The purpose of this test is to assess a new teacher’s knowledge and understanding of educational practices foundational to beginning a career as a professional educator. The test content assesses key indicators of the beginning educator’s knowledge of topics such as human development, learning processes, instructional processes, diverse learners, educational psychology, and professional issues.

Examinees taking Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT) will typically have completed, or will have nearly completed, an undergraduate education program.

Each test includes questions that apply specifically to the stated grade range of the test as well as some that are universal to all grade levels. This test may contain some questions that will not count toward your score.