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Read the following scenario. Which of Barak Rosenshine's 10 principles for the development of explicit teaching is being represented?

Mr. Rose tells his class that they are going to use a compass to locate treasures that he has buried in the playground. They are to follow the directions he has provided on the "Treasure Map" to find the treasure. They will use rulers and yard sticks to pace out the directions in feet or yards.  Each group will start from a given location and be given a different map so that no two will find the same treasure.  The time for finding the treasure is 10 minutes.  An example of the directions is: Four yards to the north, five feet to the west, six feet to the south.
Offer feedback and corrections.
State the purpose of the lesson.
Provide clear and explicit directions.
Ask effective questions.
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Understanding the exact breakdown of the NES Assessment of Professional Knowledge Elementary test will help you know what to expect and how to most effectively prepare. The NES Assessment of Professional Knowledge Elementary has 100 multiple-choice questions and 2 essay questions. The exam will be broken down into the sections below:

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Questions
Student Development and Learning 24% 24
Assessment - Instruction the Learning Environment 40% 40
Assessment - Instruction the Learning Environment (Written Assignment) 10% 10
The Professional Environment 16% 16
The Professional Environment (Written Assignment) 10% 10

NES Assessment of Professional Knowledge Elementary Study Tips by Domain

  • Plan instruction around major developmental patterns (physical, cognitive, language, social-emotional) while expecting individual variation—red flag: assuming one “normal” pace means a child is unmotivated or defiant.
  • Use concrete materials and explicit modeling before abstract symbols, especially in early grades—common trap: skipping manipulatives and then mislabeling errors as lack of effort.
  • Support language development by building vocabulary, oral language practice, and academic discourse routines—priority rule: don’t confuse emerging English proficiency with a learning disability without multiple data sources over time.
  • Apply motivation and behavior principles (clear expectations, consistent reinforcement, and teaching replacement behaviors)—red flag: relying on punishment without identifying the behavior’s function (escape, attention, sensory, tangible).
  • Create inclusive supports for diverse learners (UDL, accommodations, scaffolds) while maintaining high expectations—common trap: lowering the learning target instead of adjusting access to the target.
  • Recognize indicators that a student may need additional support (persistent academic/behavioral concerns across settings) and follow school procedures for referral—threshold cue: document interventions and progress before escalating to special education evaluation.
  • Use assessment data to set a clear objective and pick an aligned strategy—red flag: an activity-focused lesson where the assessment measures something different than the stated learning target.
  • Build quick checks for understanding (e.g., whiteboards, exit tickets) into the lesson flow and plan the exact decision rule for reteach vs. extend—common trap: collecting data but not changing instruction.
  • Differentiate based on evidence (readiness, language proficiency, IEP/504 goals) and document what changes for whom—priority rule: accommodations change access, not the performance expectation.
  • Ensure assessments are valid and fair by minimizing construct-irrelevant barriers (reading load, cultural references, timing) while preserving rigor—red flag: a content assessment that unintentionally becomes a reading test.
  • Establish and maintain a safe, productive learning environment with explicit routines and proactive supports—common trap: relying on consequences without teaching and practicing expectations.
  • Use feedback that is timely, specific, and actionable (success criteria + next step) and teach students to self-monitor—red flag: feedback limited to grades, praise, or “good job” with no guidance.
  • State a measurable learning objective aligned to the cited standard and include a success criterion; red flag: objectives framed as activities (e.g., “students will complete a worksheet”) rather than demonstrable learning.
  • Use assessment evidence (pretest/work samples/observations) to justify instructional choices and grouping; common trap: naming “formative assessment” without specifying what data were collected and how they changed the plan.
  • Describe explicit instruction with modeling, guided practice, and checks for understanding at planned points; priority rule: include at least one in-the-moment decision point (e.g., reteach vs. extend) tied to student responses.
  • Differentiate for diverse learners (IEP/504, ML/EL, advanced learners) with concrete supports and intended outcomes; contraindication: lowering the cognitive demand instead of providing access supports (sentence frames, visuals, manipulatives, strategic grouping).
  • Address classroom management and a safe, inclusive learning environment with proactive routines and positive behavior supports; red flag: relying on vague consequences (“students will be reminded”) without teaching expectations and reinforcement.
  • Include a reflection and next steps that analyze what worked/what didn’t using evidence and specify reteaching/enrichment actions; common trap: reflective statements that are opinion-only without linking to student performance data.
  • Follow mandated reporting and student safety procedures immediately when abuse/neglect is suspected—a common trap is waiting for “proof” or only telling a colleague instead of the designated reporting channel.
  • Protect confidentiality under FERPA: share student records only with staff who have legitimate educational interest—red flag: discussing grades/IEP details in hallways, emails, or group messages.
  • Implement IEP/504 accommodations exactly as written and document delivery—priority rule: accommodations are not optional or conditional on student effort or behavior.
  • Use professional communication with families that is specific, timely, and solution-focused—common trap: contacting home only for problems instead of providing balanced, evidence-based updates.
  • Maintain equitable, legally defensible practices by using objective criteria and consistent procedures—red flag: grading based on behavior/participation without clear rubrics or altering expectations unevenly across students.
  • Engage in continuous professional learning using data and feedback to adjust practice—priority rule: set measurable goals (e.g., targeted skill growth) rather than vague improvement plans.
  • Anchor your response in ethical practice and student safety first (e.g., mandated reporting, confidentiality)—red flag: promising secrecy to a student or delaying a report while you “investigate.”
  • Use a clear, professional communication plan with families that is culturally and linguistically responsive—common trap: contacting home only for negative behavior or using jargon without offering interpretation/translation.
  • Demonstrate collaboration with colleagues and specialists (e.g., IEP/504 team, ELL staff, counselor) and document follow-through—priority rule: don’t act solo on disability/eligibility decisions.
  • Show you understand legal/procedural boundaries (FERPA, IEP implementation, accommodation vs. modification)—red flag: sharing student information with volunteers/other parents or “informally” changing IEP services.
  • Include a concrete plan for professional growth using data (student work, observation feedback, goals)—common trap: listing workshops without stating what evidence you’ll collect to confirm impact.
  • Address equity and bias explicitly in decisions (discipline, referrals, grouping) with consistent criteria—threshold cue: if a pattern shows one group over-referred, pause and review referral and classroom practices before escalating.
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  • NES Assessment of Professional Knowledge Elementary
  • NES Assessment of Professional Knowledge Elementary test
  • NES Assessment of Professional Knowledge Elementary Certification Test
  • NES Professional Knowledge: Elementary test
  • NES
  • NES 051
  • 051 test
  • NES Assessment of Professional Knowledge Elementary (051)
  • Assessment of Professional Knowledge Elementary certification

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