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Study Guide

Test Design and Test Objectives
Field 93: Professional Knowledge—Early Childhood

Test Overview

Format Computer-based test (CBT) and online-proctored test
Number of Questions 100 selected-response questions and 3 written performance assignments
Time 3 hours and 30 minutes (does not include 15-minute tutorial)
Passing Score 240

Pie chart of approximate test weighting outlined in the table below.

Test Objectives

Table outlining test content and subject weighting by sub area and objective
Subareas Range of Objectives Approximate Test Proportions
I Foundations of Early Childhood Education 01–03 28%
II Promoting Child Development and Learning 04–07 36%
III Child Guidance and Inclusive Learning Communities 08–09 18%
IV Family and Community Relationships 10–11 18%
Total Proportion 100%

 

Subarea I–Foundations of Early Childhood Education

Objective 0001: Understand the foundations of the early childhood profession; the administration, organization, operation, and evaluation of early childhood programs; the profession's code of ethical conduct; and issues, trends, and state and national standards that affect early childhood programs.
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Objective 0002: Understand professional roles and expectations and the rights and responsibilities of early childhood educators and others involved in the education of young children.
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Objective 0003: Understand processes by which young children learn and identify practices for providing children with positive learning experiences and environments that promote exploration and learning.
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Subarea II–Promoting Child Development and Learning

Objective 0004: Understand how to create and sustain responsive and respectful learning environments that encourage positive interactions and promote all children's active exploration and learning.
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Objective 0005: Understand factors and procedures in planning effective and appropriate learning goals and experiences for young children.
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Objective 0006: Understand appropriate instructional methodologies and how to provide effective experiences that promote young children's development and learning.
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Objective 0007: Understand how to use a variety of assessment strategies to gather information about children's development and interests, plan appropriate learning experiences, monitor children's progress, and modify teaching to enhance children's development and learning.
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Subarea III–Child Guidance and Inclusive Learning Communities

Objective 0008: Understand positive guidance and socialization strategies that support young children's development and learning.
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Objective 0009: Understand human diversity and identify strategies for creating an inclusive learning community that is responsive to all children and that promotes appreciation and respect for diversity.
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Subarea IV–Family and Community Relationships

Objective 0010: Understand the roles of families in early childhood programs and family-centered practices and identify strategies for engaging families in achieving identified goals for children.
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Objective 0011: Understand how to establish and sustain effective relationships with families, other professionals, and community agencies and organizations to support children's learning and development.
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