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Key Facts: Docenti Infanzia e Primaria Exam

50 questions

Written test item count (4 options)

MIM DM 206/2023

100 min

Written test duration

MIM DM 206/2023

70 / 100

Minimum passing score (+2 correct, 0 wrong)

MIM DM 206/2023

OM 3/2025

Current primary learning-evaluation regulation

MIM Normativa

€10

Official secretarial application fee

MIM DDG 2938/2025

B2 Level

CEFR English proficiency benchmark tested

MIM DM 206/2023

The current DDG 2938/2025 competition uses a 50-question, 100-minute written test, followed by an oral assessment with a simulated lesson and titles evaluation. Written candidates need at least 70/100 and must satisfy the regional ranking limit.

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1According to Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive development, children in the preoperational stage (approximately ages 2 to 7) typically demonstrate which cognitive characteristic in early childhood educational settings?

A.Abstract deductive reasoning through formal hypothesis testing

B.Centration and difficulty with mental reversibility and conservation tasks

C.Consistent conservation of volume, mass, and number regardless of perceptual changes

D.Systematic combinatorial analysis of multi-variable logic problems

Explanation: In Piagetian theory, the preoperational stage is characterized by centration (focusing on only one salient aspect of a situation while neglecting others), perceptual egocentrism, and lack of operational reversibility, preventing children from solving classic conservation tasks.

2In Lev Vygotsky's cultural-historical theory of child development, the 'Zone of Proximal Development' (ZPD) is defined as the difference between:

A.A child's biological age and their measured mental age on standardized psychometric tests

B.A child's independent problem-solving performance and their performance with adult scaffolding or peer collaboration

C.A child's receptive vocabulary capacity and their expressive linguistic production

D.The developmental norms established by developmental curves and school-based performance standards

Explanation: Vygotsky defined the ZPD as the distance between the actual developmental level determined by independent problem solving and the potential developmental level determined through problem solving under adult guidance or in collaboration with more capable peers.

3Under Decreto Legislativo n. 65/2017, what constitutes the comprehensive, integrated education and care system ('sistema integrato di educazione e di istruzione') in Italy?

A.Primary school through lower secondary school (ages 6 to 14)

B.The integrated early childhood education service spanning ages zero to six (0-6)

C.Secondary school and vocational tertiary academies (ITS)

D.Compulsory schooling from age 6 to age 16 across all regional territories

Explanation: D.Lgs. 65/2017 establishes the integrated system of education and care from birth up to six years of age ('sistema integrato zero-sei'), bringing together nidi d'infanzia, sezioni primavera, and scuole dell'infanzia into a unified educational continuity framework.

4Which educational pioneer developed the 'metodo pasquali-agazzi', emphasizing the use of common household items and everyday discarded objects termed 'cianfrusaglie' to foster child autonomy and spontaneous activity?

A.Rosa and Carolina Agazzi

B.Maria Montessori

C.Loris Malaguzzi

D.Giuseppina Pizzigoni

Explanation: Rosa and Carolina Agazzi (the Agazzi sisters) created an educational model centered on domestic warmth, maternal affection, practical life, and the 'museo delle cianfrusaglie' (a collection of spontaneous everyday objects gathered by children) as didactic material.

5In Maria Montessori's pedagogical architecture, what is the primary role of the Montessori classroom director/teacher ('maestra direttrice')?

A.Delivering frontal didactic lectures and enforcing uniform disciplinary drill

B.Preparing the environment and observing child interactions while intervening unobtrusively

C.Constantly directing and redirecting the child's spontaneous curiosity according to a rigid timetable

D.Evaluating children daily through comparative numerical grading scales

Explanation: In the Montessori method, the teacher is a guide and observer ('direttrice') who carefully prepares and maintains the structured learning environment ('ambiente preparato') and respects the child's natural auto-education and sensitive periods without authoritarian intervention.

6Under Ordinanza Ministeriale n. 3/2025, how are learning achievements reported in periodic and final primary-school evaluations?

A.With numerical grades from 1 to 10 for every discipline

B.With four OM 172/2020 levels attached to individual objectives

C.With six synthetic judgments: Ottimo, Distinto, Buono, Discreto, Sufficiente, and Non sufficiente

D.Only through a binary admitted/not-admitted decision

Explanation: OM 3/2025 superseded the four-level OM 172/2020 framework. Periodic and final learning assessment for each primary-school discipline, including civic education, now uses six synthetic judgments linked to descriptions of attained learning.

7According to the national guidelines (Indicazioni Nazionali 2012) for Scuola dell'Infanzia, which of the following is NOT one of the five designated fields of experience ('campi di esperienza')?

A.Il sé e l'altro

B.I discorsi e le parole

C.La tecnologia avanzata e l'informatica

D.Immagini, suoni, colori

Explanation: The five fields of experience in the Italian scuola dell'infanzia are: 1) Il sé e l'altro; 2) Il corpo e il movimento; 3) Immagini, suoni, colori; 4) I discorsi e le parole; 5) La conoscenza del mondo. 'La tecnologia avanzata e l'informatica' is not a field of experience.

8Which statement correctly describes the scope of the six judgments introduced by OM 3/2025 for primary school?

A.A judgment is reported for each discipline as a whole, including civic education, and is connected to a learning description.

B.A separate judgment must be reported for every single exercise completed during the term.

C.The six judgments apply only to mathematics and Italian.

D.Schools may replace the six-point scale with any locally invented scale.

Explanation: OM 3/2025 requires a synthetic judgment for each discipline considered as a whole, including the transversal teaching of civic education, correlated with a description of the learning attained.

9In John Bowlby's attachment theory, an infant who displays distress upon maternal separation, seeks comfort immediately upon reunion, and is readily comforted to resume exploratory play exhibits which attachment classification?

A.Secure attachment (Type B)

B.Insecure-avoidant attachment (Type A)

C.Insecure-ambivalent/resistant attachment (Type C)

D.Disorganized/disoriented attachment (Type D)

Explanation: Type B (Secure attachment) is demonstrated when a child balances distress during separation with effective soothing upon reunion, using the attachment figure as a secure base for autonomous exploration.

10Under Law 170/2010 (Norme in materia di disturbi specifici di apprendimento in ambito scolastico), what is the mandatory document compiled by teachers to outline educational measures for a student with Dyslexia?

A.Piano Educativo Individualizzato (PEI)

B.Piano Didattico Personalizzato (PDP)

C.Profilo di Funzionamento (PF)

D.Diagnosi Funzionale (DF)

Explanation: Under Law 170/2010 and DM 5669/2011, schools must prepare a Piano Didattico Personalizzato (PDP) for students diagnosed with specific learning disorders (DSA), setting out compensatory tools and dispensatory measures.

About the Docenti Infanzia e Primaria Exam

The Concorso Ordinario Docenti per la Scuola dell'Infanzia e Primaria is MIM's regional state-teacher recruitment competition, currently called under DDG 2938/2025 and governed by DM 206/2023 as amended. Its computer-based written test contains 50 four-option questions in 100 minutes: 10 pedagogy, 15 psychopedagogy and inclusion, 15 didactics and assessment, 5 English at CEFR B2, and 5 educational digital technologies. Candidates who score at least 70/100 advance only if they also fall within the applicable three-times-vacancy ranking rule. The later oral phase includes a simulated lesson and B2 English assessment, followed by titles evaluation. This is an independent English-language MCQ study adaptation of an Italian competition; it is not an official translation or a substitute for oral and simulated-lesson practice, and it is not affiliated with or endorsed by MIM.

Exam sponsor: Ministero dell'Istruzione e del Merito (MIM). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

The computer-based written test has 50 four-option questions in 100 minutes: 10 pedagogy, 15 psychopedagogy and inclusion, 15 didactics and assessment, 5 English B2, and 5 digital. Scoring is +2 correct and 0 wrong/blank; advancement requires at least 70/100 plus the applicable ranking limit. It is followed by an oral phase including a simulated lesson and B2 English assessment, then titles evaluation.

Time Limit

100 minutes

Passing Score

At least 70/100 and placement within three times the regional vacancy quota to advance (+2 correct, 0 wrong/blank)

Exam / Certification Fees

€10 per procedure under DDG 2938/2025

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50%

Pedagogy, Psychology & Inclusion

25 questions covering foundational early childhood/primary pedagogy, developmental psychology (Piaget, Vygotsky), SEN/disability inclusion, and Law 104/1992 frameworks

30%

Methodology, Didactics & Assessment

15 questions covering early literacy, numeracy, cooperative learning, classroom management, and formative evaluation under current OM 3/2025 rules

20%

English Language & Digital Competencies

10 questions (5 English B2 reading comprehension, 5 educational technologies and media literacy)

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What You Need to Know

Passing score: At least 70/100 and placement within three times the regional vacancy quota to advance (+2 correct, 0 wrong/blank)
Assessment: The computer-based written test has 50 four-option questions in 100 minutes: 10 pedagogy, 15 psychopedagogy and inclusion, 15 didactics and assessment, 5 English B2, and 5 digital. Scoring is +2 correct and 0 wrong/blank; advancement requires at least 70/100 plus the applicable ranking limit. It is followed by an oral phase including a simulated lesson and B2 English assessment, then titles evaluation.
Time limit: 100 minutes
Exam / certification fees: €10 per procedure under DDG 2938/2025 Official sources

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Docenti Infanzia e Primaria: Suggested Study Strategy

1Study current primary assessment under OM 3/2025: know the six synthetic judgments and the descriptive areas used to report attained learning.

2Know Italian early childhood and primary pedagogy: study the educational philosophy of Maria Montessori, Loris Malaguzzi (Reggio Emilia approach), and the Agazzi sisters.

3Consolidate inclusive education rules: review Law 104/1992, D.Lgs. 66/2017, and DI 182/2020 governing the national PEI model and GLO operations.

4Review CEFR B2 English reading skills: practice short academic passages on educational psychology and classroom management.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Concorso Docenti Infanzia e Primaria?

It is the official national competitive examination organized by the Ministry of Education and Merit (MIM) for permanent teaching appointments in Italian state preschools (scuola dell'infanzia) and primary schools (scuola primaria).

What is the structure of the written examination?

The written test is computer-based, lasting 100 minutes, with 50 multiple-choice questions (4 options each): 10 on pedagogy, 15 on psychopedagogy and inclusion, 15 on didactics and evaluation, 5 on English (B2 level), and 5 on digital technologies.

What is the passing score and grading formula?

Each correct answer earns +2 points, while incorrect or unanswered questions receive 0 points. Candidates must score at least 70/100 and rank within three times the applicable regional vacancy quota to advance to the oral phase.

How are primary school pupils evaluated under current Italian law?

OM 3/2025 superseded the four OM 172/2020 levels. Periodic and final learning assessment now uses six synthetic judgments—Ottimo, Distinto, Buono, Discreto, Sufficiente, and Non sufficiente—correlated with learning descriptions.

What is the application fee?

The application fee is €10 per competitive procedure, payable through PagoPA during registration on the official inPA portal.

Is this practice resource an official test tool?

No. The competition is primarily delivered in Italian and separately tests English at B2. This bank is an independent English-language, four-option MCQ study adaptation; it is not an official translation or a substitute for the oral, English-conversation, or simulated-lesson components.