Pedagogy: Secondary (Grades 5–12)

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 209
Subarea I. Student Development, Learning, and Diversity Multiple-Choice Questions: 25 Test Weight: 50%	0001	Understand development during the secondary school years and methods for providing learning opportunities that support students' physical, social, emotional, moral, and cognitive development.
	0002	Understand learning processes and methods for providing instructional experiences that support students' learning and achievement.
	0003	Understand student diversity and methods for providing learning experiences that are responsive to students' diverse characteristics and needs, including the needs of students with exceptionalities.
Subarea II. Responsive Learning Environments Multiple-Choice Questions: 25 Test Weight: 50%	0004	Understand how to establish safe, inclusive, culturally responsive, and positive learning environments for students that encourage positive social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self-motivation.
	0005	Understand how to apply culturally responsive practices (CRP) in order to create organized, interactive, and productive learning environments that promote participation and learning for all students.
	0006	Understand how to use effective communication techniques for promoting active inquiry, learning, collaboration, and supportive interactions in the classroom.
Subtest 2: Test Code 210
Subarea I. Assessment, Instruction, and Disciplinary Literacy Multiple-Choice Questions: 25 Test Weight: 50%	0007	Understand various types of assessment; the relationship between assessment, instruction, and learning; and the use of assessment to ensure students' continuous development and achievement of defined standards and goals.
	0008	Understand procedures and practices for instructional planning and delivery and how to design and implement instruction that promotes learning and achievement for all students.
	0009	Understand disciplinary literacy foundations, curriculum, and materials and strategies for promoting reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills in the disciplines.
Subarea II. The Professional Environment Multiple-Choice Questions: 25 Test Weight: 50%	0010	Understand techniques for communicating, collaborating, and interacting effectively with families, caregivers, colleagues, and the community to support and enhance students' learning and well-being.
	0011	Understand techniques for reflective practice, strategies for continuously evaluating the effects of choices and actions on members of the school community, and opportunities and resources for professional development and growth.
	0012	Understand the historical and philosophical foundations of education; the rights and responsibilities of students, parents/guardians, caregivers, and educators in various educational contexts; and legal and ethical guidelines for educators in Minnesota.

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