Pedagogy: Elementary (Grades K–6)

Test Framework Worksheet

Check this box if the course listed above covers the content described by this objective

This worksheet allows users to map the test framework to the curriculum by entering up to five courses in the course name fields, and checking the boxes if the content of the course covers the information described by the test objectives in the rows below.
Subarea	Objective Number	Objective Description
Subtest 1: Test Code 012
Subarea I. Student Development and Learning Multiple-Choice Questions: 25 Test Weight: 50%	0001	Understand development during the elementary years and how to provide learning opportunities that support students' physical, social, emotional, moral, and cognitive development.
	0002	Understand learning processes and how to provide instructional opportunities that promote student learning and achievement.
	0003	Understand student diversity and how to provide instructional opportunities that meet the needs of students with diverse backgrounds and exceptionalities and promote all students' learning and achievement.
Subarea II. Learning Environment Multiple-Choice Questions: 25 Test Weight: 50%	0004	Understand how to establish a safe, inclusive, and positive learning environment that encourages positive social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self-motivation.
	0005	Understand how to create an organized and productive learning environment that promotes all students' participation and learning.
	0006	Understand how to use effective verbal, nonverbal, and media communication techniques to promote active inquiry, learning, collaboration, and supportive interaction in the classroom.
Subtest 2: Test Code 013
Subarea I. Instruction and Assessment Multiple-Choice Questions: 25 Test Weight: 50%	0007	Understand various types of assessment; relationships among assessment, instruction, and learning; and the use of assessment to ensure students' continuous development and achievement of defined standards and goals.
	0008	Understand instructional planning procedures and how to use effective planning to design instruction that promotes learning and achievement for all students.
	0009	Understand how to use a variety of instructional strategies to provide effective and appropriate learning experiences that promote all students' achievement and foster development of critical-thinking, problem-solving, and performance skills.
Subarea II. Professional Roles and Responsibilities Multiple-Choice Questions: 25 Test Weight: 50%	0010	Understand how to communicate and interact effectively with families, colleagues, and the community to support and enhance student learning and well-being.
	0011	Understand professional development opportunities and resources and how to be a reflective practitioner who continually evaluates the effects of choices and actions on others, including students, parents/guardians, and colleagues, and who actively seeks out opportunities for professional growth.
	0012	Understand the historical and philosophical foundations of education; the rights and responsibilities of students, parents/guardians, and educators in various educational contexts; and legal and ethical guidelines for educators in Minnesota.

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