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Key Facts: OAE APK Primary Education Exam
057
Current Test Code
OAE Assessments List
100 + 2
Multiple-choice questions plus written assignments
OAE 057 Test Page
3 hours
Testing Time
OAE 057 Test Page
220
Qualifying Score
OAE 057 Test Page
$109
Assessment Fee
OAE 057 Test Page
50%
Largest Framework Domain
OAE 057 Assessment Design and Framework
99%
2023-24 Overall Pass Rate
OAE 2023-24 Test Administration Technical Report
The official OAE assessments list identifies Assessment of Professional Knowledge: Primary Education (PK-5) as test code 057. The official test page lists 100 multiple-choice questions, 1 case study written assignment, 1 work product written assignment, 3 hours of testing time, a 220 qualifying score, and a $109 fee. The official framework weights are 34% Child Development, Differences, and Learning; 50% Assessment, Instruction, and the Learning Environment; and 16% The Professional Environment.
Sample OAE APK Primary Education Practice Questions
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1A first grader can count objects accurately when touching each object but struggles to solve number sentences written only with symbols. Which developmental principle best explains the student's performance?
2During a read-aloud, a preschool child retells the story using pictures and repeated phrases but omits several events. What is the most developmentally appropriate teacher response?
3A kindergarten teacher notices that several children can zip coats, hold crayons, and cut simple shapes, while others still need practice with these tasks. These observations most directly relate to which area of development?
4A fourth grader says, "I reread the paragraph because my first answer did not make sense." Which learning process is the student demonstrating?
5Which classroom practice best supports social-emotional development in a primary classroom?
6A teacher plans a science center with magnifying glasses, leaves, shells, and labels students can attach to drawings. Which learning need does this center most directly support?
7A student who speaks Spanish at home understands a math concept but has difficulty explaining it in English. What should the teacher do first?
8Which teacher statement best reflects a growth mindset approach for elementary students?
9A second grader reads a familiar passage accurately but in a monotone voice with no attention to punctuation. Which fluency component needs the most support?
10Which behavior is most typical of a child moving from emergent writing toward conventional writing?
About the OAE APK Primary Education Exam
The OAE Assessment of Professional Knowledge: Primary Education (PK-5) (057) assesses professional pedagogical knowledge for Ohio primary education candidates, including child development, learner differences, assessment, instructional planning, learning environments, family and colleague collaboration, and legal and ethical responsibilities.
Exam sponsor: Ohio Assessments for Educators (OAE) / Pearson Evaluation Systems. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Assessment
100 multiple-choice questions, 1 case study written assignment, and 1 work product written assignment
Time Limit
3 hours testing time; 3 hours 15 minutes total appointment time for both CBT and online-proctored testing
Passing Score
220 scaled score
Reported exam pass rate: 99% overall in the 2023-24 OAE technical report. The public 2023-24 OAE technical report reports 1,333 total examinees and a 99% overall pass rate for test 057; a newer public annual pass rate was not found during this update. This describes exam candidates, not OpenExamPrep users or results from using our resources. Exam sponsor website
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Child Development, Differences, and Learning
Developmental milestones and variation; physical, adaptive, cognitive, linguistic, and social-emotional development; learning processes; Universal Design for Learning; family knowledge; student differences; responsive environments; and the work product assignment.
Assessment, Instruction, and the Learning Environment
Assessment principles and data use; curriculum planning; Ohio learning standards alignment; instructional approaches; differentiation; technology integration; motivation; communication; questioning; classroom management; social-emotional competence; and the case study assignment.
The Professional Environment
Family partnerships, school-home communication, colleague collaboration, community resources, rights and responsibilities, confidentiality, mandated reporting, due process, professional organizations, reflection, and continuous professional growth.
Preparing for the OAE APK Primary Education Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: 220 scaled score
- Assessment: 100 multiple-choice questions, 1 case study written assignment, and 1 work product written assignment
- Time limit: 3 hours testing time; 3 hours 15 minutes total appointment time for both CBT and online-proctored testing
- Exam / certification fees: $109 Official sources
Using Our Practice Resources
- Work through all 100 available questions
- Review every answer and explanation
- Track weak areas and revisit them
- Use our AI tutor for tough concepts
OAE APK Primary Education: Suggested Study Strategy
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current OAE Assessment of Professional Knowledge: Primary Education test code?
The current OAE assessments list and test page identify Assessment of Professional Knowledge: Primary Education (PK-5) as test code 057.
How many questions are on OAE 057?
The official test page and framework list 100 multiple-choice questions, 1 case study written assignment, and 1 work product written assignment. The multiple-choice questions count for 80% of the assessment score, and each written assignment counts for 10%.
How long is the OAE 057 testing appointment?
The official OAE 057 test page lists 3 hours of testing time within a 3-hour-15-minute total appointment for both computer-based and online-proctored testing.
What score do I need to pass OAE 057?
The official OAE 057 test page and framework list a qualifying score of 220.
How much does OAE 057 cost?
The official OAE 057 test page lists the assessment fee as $109.
What domains are most important on OAE 057?
The official framework weights Assessment, Instruction, and the Learning Environment at 50% of the assessment score, Child Development, Differences, and Learning at 34%, and The Professional Environment at 16%.