{"id":21850,"date":"2019-09-10T00:37:40","date_gmt":"2019-09-10T05:37:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/blog\/prep\/?p=21850"},"modified":"2020-09-11T20:40:45","modified_gmt":"2020-09-11T20:40:45","slug":"praxis-principles-of-learning-and-teaching-plt-test","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wpapp.kaptest.com\/study\/praxis\/praxis-principles-of-learning-and-teaching-plt-test\/","title":{"rendered":"What&#039;s Tested on the Praxis Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT) Test?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The <a title=\"praxis\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/praxis\">Praxis PLT tests<\/a> focus on the basic principles of learning and teaching that are essential for running a classroom. These principles are drawn from the theoretical foundations provided by key educational theorists and developmental psychologists.<br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n<div  style='padding-bottom:10px; ' class='av-special-heading av-special-heading-h3    avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_table  avia-builder-el-first  '><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Praxis Principles of Learning and Teaching Test Structure and Format<\/h3><div class='special-heading-border'><div class='special-heading-inner-border' ><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<em>The following tables show you what to expect from the Principles of Learning and Teaching test.<\/em><br \/>\n<div class='avia-data-table-wrap avia_responsive_table'><table  class='avia-table avia-data-table avia-table-1  avia-builder-el-1  el_after_av_heading  el_before_av_table  avia_pricing_default '  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Table\" ><tbody><tr class='avia-heading-row'><th class=''>Praxis Principles of Learning and Teaching<\/th><\/tr><tr class=''><td class=''>Format: Computer-delivered<\/td><\/tr><tr class=''><td class=''>Number of Questions: 70 multiple-choice (called &#8220;selected response&#8221; by the test maker); 4 constructed response<\/td><\/tr><tr class=''><td class=''>Time: 120 minutes<\/td><\/tr><tr class=''><td class=''>Test may include pre-test questions that do not count toward your score<\/td><\/tr><tr class=''><td class=''>No penalty for incorrect answers<\/td><\/tr><tr class=''><td class=''>Scratch paper is available during the exam (it will be destroyed before you leave the testing center)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><style type='text\/css'>.avia-table-1 td:nth-of-type(1):before { content: 'Praxis Principles of Learning and Teaching'; } <\/style><br \/>\n<div class='avia-data-table-wrap avia_responsive_table'><table  class='avia-table avia-data-table avia-table-2  avia-builder-el-2  el_after_av_table  el_before_av_heading  avia_pricing_default '  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Table\" ><tbody><tr class='avia-heading-row'><th class=''>Content Covered<\/th><th class=''># of Questions, % of Exam<\/th><\/tr><tr class=''><td class=''>Students as Learners<\/td><td class=''> Approximately 21 questions, 22.5 percent of the test<\/td><\/tr><tr class=''><td class=''>Instructional Process<\/td><td class=''>Approximately 21 questions, 22.5 percent of the test<\/td><\/tr><tr class=''><td class=''>Assessment<\/td><td class=''>Approximately 14 questions, 15 percent of the test<\/td><\/tr><tr class=''><td class=''>Professional Development, Leadership and Community<\/td><td class=''>Approximately 14 questions, 15 percent of the test<\/td><\/tr><tr class=''><td class=''>Analysis of Instructional Scenarios<\/td><td class=''>Approximately 4 constructed response questions, 25 percent of the test<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><style type='text\/css'>.avia-table-2 td:nth-of-type(1):before { content: 'Content Covered'; } .avia-table-2 td:nth-of-type(2):before { content: '# of Questions, % of Exam'; } <\/style><br \/>\n<div  style='padding-bottom:10px; ' class='av-special-heading av-special-heading-h3    avia-builder-el-3  el_after_av_table  el_before_av_heading  '><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Taking the Praxis Principles of Learning and Teaching Test<\/h3><div class='special-heading-border'><div class='special-heading-inner-border' ><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\nThe four Praxis PLT tests share a similar format. Each is 2 hours long and consists of 70 multiple-choice questions and two case studies accompanied by four short essay questions. The test makers suggest spending approximately 1 minute on each multiple-choice question, leaving 50 minutes to read, evaluate, and answer the case study questions.<br \/>\nThese guidelines are helpful, but\u00a0it\u2019s important to note that you need not take the sections of this test in order\u2014in fact, Kaplan recommends against taking this test front to back.<br \/>\nIdeally, you should spend a little less than an hour on your first pass through the multiple-choice section. Even the most prepared may find that a few questions on this test are outside their areas of expertise. Don\u2019t spend too much time when this happens; if you run into a stumper, \u201cmark\u201d the question using the computer interface, then move on.<br \/>\n<div  style='padding-bottom:10px; ' class='av-special-heading av-special-heading-h3    avia-builder-el-4  el_after_av_heading  el_before_av_heading  '><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Case History Questions<\/h3><div class='special-heading-border'><div class='special-heading-inner-border' ><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\nThe questions associated with the case histories can test a variety of subjects. You will always have at least one question from the content category of \u201cStudents as Learners\u201d and at least one from \u201cInstructional Process.\u201d You may also see up to one question each on the topics of \u201cAssessment\u201d and \u201cProfessional Development, Leadership, and Community.\u201d<br \/>\nAlthough questions may differ in terms of subject matter, their formatting is formulaic. <strong>First<\/strong>, you will be provided with a summary of part of the case or a direction to review a particular section or document. <strong>Next<\/strong>, you will be asked to identify two specific things, such as two behaviors that are typical of an age group or two modifications to a failed activity. <strong>Finally<\/strong>, you will be instructed to justify your examples on the basis of various educational principles.<br \/>\nShort answers, technically known as constructed responses, don\u2019t have right or wrong answers in the same way that multiple-choice questions do. Instead, each response is assigned a score of 0, 1, or 2 by a team of professional educators. Multiple graders will review your answers, and their grading habits are in turn statistically reviewed by a computer to ensure consistency.<br \/>\n<div  style='padding-bottom:10px; ' class='av-special-heading av-special-heading-h4    avia-builder-el-5  el_after_av_heading  el_before_av_promobox  '><h4 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Case History Strategies<\/h4><div class='special-heading-border'><div class='special-heading-inner-border' ><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<b>Read the questions first.<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Before you begin analyzing the case, take a look at the questions. Doing so can help focus your reading. If you look at the text first and then are surprised by an unusual question prompt, you may have to re-read part or even all of the case history looking for information you didn\u2019t think was relevant the first time through. If you know what you need, you can use that knowledge to go through the case history efficiently.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Make a &#8220;map&#8221; of the case history.<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It&#8217;s important that you take notes, either by circling or underlining parts of your test booklet or jotting down the location of key details on your scratch paper. Your goal here is not to summarize or copy information\u2014you can and should review pertinent details directly from the text itself. However, misplacing or forgetting about those details can cost you time. When you need that information, you want to be able to locate it instantly. We refer to these notes as \u201cmaps\u201d because they are meant to help you find your way!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Brainstorm.<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Don\u2019t just write the first two ideas that come to your head. Spend a few minutes thinking of three or four possible responses. Then pick the two you are most comfortable with. Your final response will be much stronger this way. More importantly, you\u2019re less likely to find yourself halfway through composing an answer before realizing you can\u2019t justify your argument and need to start over from scratch.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Refer to the case.<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It may seem as though you can answer some case history questions, especially those related to pedagogical practice, in purely theoretical terms. However, such an answer would never score higher than a 1. The question will always ask you to relate your suggestions to the students or teachers in the case history in some way. Follow this instruction.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Keep it simple.<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Don\u2019t overcomplicate. One good piece of supporting evidence is sufficient to demonstrate deep understanding. However, one weak example can undercut your answer, even if you present it alongside other, more compelling points.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Use one idea per paragraph.<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>As mentioned before, scores of 2 are awarded regardless of formatting. However, many lower-scoring answer samples take the form of a single paragraph that goes in depth about only one part of the prompt or that loses sight of the goal and meanders off-topic. You should write one paragraph for each of the two parts of your answer so you can more easily check your work and ensure that you\u2019ve completed your task.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Proofread.<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Always double-check your work. Once you\u2019ve written both responses to one case, re-read each question and answer. Make sure you\u2019ve answered the question thoroughly and, though you aren\u2019t graded on grammar, make sure your work is at least intelligible.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Once you\u2019ve wrapped up your case study answers, head back to the questions you marked earlier. Some of them might be easier to answer once you take a second look. Others may take a little longer. At this stage, you\u2019ve done enough that you can afford to spend some extra time on the last few problems. Make sure to keep your eye on the clock, though. There is no wrong answer penalty on the PLT, so you should never leave a question blank. Use your last 2 minutes to randomly make choices for any unanswered questions.<br \/>\n\t<div   class='av_promobox  avia-button-yes   avia-builder-el-6  el_after_av_heading  el_before_av_hr '>\t\t<div class='avia-promocontent'><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong>Looking for\u00a0more prep? 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