Exam
The test is computerized and includes 80 multiple-choice questions, which should be answered within a maximum of two hours. The test questions measure teacher pedagogy knowledge and practice in the UAE, and examinees are expected to choose the most correct answer from the four listed choices in the question.
Syllabus
Standard 1: Professional and Ethical Conduct
Professional ethical conduct includes five elements:
1- Respect and promote UAE values.
2- Demonstrate personal and professional ethics.
3- Be accountable for and to learners.
4- Comply with national and organizational expectations.
5- Establish communication and collaboration.
Standard 2: Professional Knowledge
Professional Knowledge includes three elements:
1- Demonstrate knowledge of learning, development and diversity.
2- Demonstrate knowledge of curriculum.
3- Demonstrate knowledge of theoretical basis of teaching.
Standard 3: Professional Practice
Professional Practice includes three elements:
1- Promote positive learning environments.
2- Demonstrate learner-centered teaching.
3- Use assessment for learning.
Standard 4: Professional Growth
Professional Growth includes three elements:
1- Reflect on own practice.
2- Engage in professional growth.
3- Determine impact on learner achievement.
| Exam
In addition to the Early Childhood Pedagogy test, the Specialization Test is a requirement for teachers teaching KG1 through Grade 2, the test is composed of 2 section : · English or Arabic Literacy section, where the Arabic section is for teachers who teach most of their classes in Arabic, whereas English literacy is for those who teach most of their classes in English · Numeracy section
The two sections are delivered separately and consecutively using different test codes. Candidates will be required to pass both the Numeracy and Literacy tests. In case a candidate did not pass one of the two tests, the candidate will have to repeat both tests. The English Literacy and Numeracy tests are computer delivered with Adaptive test design.
Numeracy The Numeracy Section for teachers is one of the subsets of the Early childhood Specialization Test which is a requirement for obtaining the teaching license for teachers who are teaching KG1 through grade 2.
Understanding Computer Adaptive Test (CAT) The test is adaptive. Test content and difficulty is customized to the individual test taker. When a test taker answers a question correctly, they will be given more difficult content; when they answer a question incorrectly, they will be given easier content. This process of continuous adjustment delivers optimized content for each test taker throughout the exam, maximizing their opportunity to perform at their best and providing a more accurate measure of their ability. Test takers should do their best to answer each question correctly; answering more difficult questions correctly reflects higher ability and therefore higher score. Once a question is answered, and the next question given, they will not be able to go back and change the answer.
Syllabus – MATHS (NUMERACY)
Section specifications
I. Number and Quantity
• Whole Numbers • Rational Numbers – Fractions • Rational Numbers – Decimals
II. Algebra
• Operations and Algebraic Thinking • Patterns • Linear Expressions and Functions • Rational Expressions and Functions
III. Geometry and Measurement
• Geometry • Measurement
IV. Statistics and Probability
• Data • Measures of Central Tendency • Counting and Probability
Syllabus – ENGLISH
I. Reading Candidate must :
1. Grammar Teachers must be able to:
2. Vocabulary Teachers must be able to:
3. Cloze Reading Passages Teachers must be able to:
4. Single-Question Readings Teachers must be able to:
5. Paragraph Builder must be able to:
II. Writing The Writing component of the exam consists of a single writing task. The response is word‐processor mediated, and test takers are expected to write 200‐250 words. The prompt is given in English. |
As declared by the Ministry of Education, UAE
| Pedagogy | |
| Test Section Name | Pedagogy Test |
| Number of questions | 80 |
| Test Duration | 2 hours |
| Format of questions | Multiple Choice questions |
| Test Delivery | Computer delivered |
| Test design | Adaptive with No Calculator Permitted |
| Test Instructions | Once you move to the next question, you will not be able to go back and change the answer. |
| Content Domain | Approximate Percentage of Test | Approximate Number of Questions |
| I. Professional & ethical conduct | 10% | 8 |
| II. Professional knowledge | 40% | 32 |
| III. Professional practice | 40% | 32 |
| IV. Professional growth | 10% | 8 |
| Numeracy Section (MATHS) | |
| Test Section Name | Numeracy Test KG1-Grade2 |
| Number of questions | 40 |
| Test Duration | 80 minutes |
| Format of questions | Multiple Choice questions and Fill in the blank |
| Test Delivery | Computer delivered |
| Test design | Adaptive with No Calculator Permitted |
| Test Instructions | Once you move to the next question, you will not be able to go back and change the answer. |
| Literacy Section (ENGLISH) | |
| Test Section Name | Literacy Test KG1-Grade2 |
| Number of questions | 72, including one essay (250 words) |
| Test Duration | 100 minutes |
| Format of questions | Multiple Choice, Drag and Drop, Essay, Reading, Sentence Builder, Paragraph Builder |
| Test Delivery | Computer delivered |
| Test design | Adaptive |
| Test Instructions | Once you move to the next question, you will not be able to go back and change the answer. |
The results will be announced one month after the test date, except for new topic tests which will be announced three months from the test date.
On a CAT test the next question will depend on your answer on the current question therefore once you click next you will not be able to return to the previous questions to modify you answers. The platform will keep adjusting item’s level until accurate estimates of ability is reached and precise scores are produced. Try to answer all questions correctly.
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