Study Guide
Field 004: Early Childhood Education
Test Design and Assessment Blueprint
The test design below describes general testing information. The assessment blueprint that follows is a detailed outline that explains the knowledge and skills that this test measures.
Test Design
| Format | Computer-based test (CBT) |
|---|---|
| Number of Questions | 100 multiple-choice questions |
| Time* | 105 minutes |
| Passing Score | 220 |
*Does not include 15-minute CBT tutorial
Assessment Blueprint
| Domain | Objectives | Standards | Approximate Test Weight | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | Child Development, Learning, and the Learning Environment | 0001–0002 | 1, 5 | 30% |
| II | Developmentally Appropriate Methodology and Assessment | 0003–0004 | 3–4 | 50% |
| III | Family and Community Relationships and the Professional Environment | 0005–0006 | 2, 6 | 20% |
Each objective in the assessment blueprint corresponds to one or more of the REPA Indiana Educator Standards for this field. Those standards can be accessed in the PDF below.
Domain I–Child Development, Learning, and the Learning Environment
0001 Child Development and Learning (Standard 1)
0002 Learning Environment (Standard 5)
Domain II–Developmentally Appropriate Methodology and Assessment
0003 Observation, Documentation, and Assessment (Standard 3)
0004 Developmentally Appropriate Methodology for Early Education (Standard 4)
Domain III–Family and Community Relationships and the Professional Environment
0005 Family and Community Relationships (Standard 2)
0006 The Professional Environment (Standard 6)