OPTE Study Guide (PK – 8) 2019 – 2020

What comes with Cirrus Test Prep’s OPTE Study Guide?

You probably think this is a typical study guide. However, Cirrus Test Prep’s unofficial OPTE Study Guide (PK – 8) 2019 – 2020: Test Prep and Practice Test Questions for the Oklahoma Professional Teaching Examination (075) isn't like other study guides. Because we know you value your time, our unofficial study guide includes a quick yet full review of everything on the test with real examples, graphics, and information. Cirrus Test Prep’s NEW OPTE Study Guide
(PK – 8) 2019 – 2020 gives you the edge you need to score higher and pass the first time.

Best of all, Cirrus Test Prep’s OPTE Study Guide (PK – 8) 2019 – 2020 offers you:

• A full review of what you need to know for the OPTE exam

• OPTE practice questions for you to practice and improve and worked through practice problems with explanations

• Test tips and strategies to help you score higher

• Real world examples

Our OPTE prep book covers all the material that will be on your exam, including:

• Students as Learners

• The Instructional Process

• Assessment

• Professional Development, Leadership, and Community

… and also comes with two FULL OPTE practice tests, so that you will be ready on test day.

But before you buy OPTE Study Guide (PK – 8) 2019 – 2020, you may find yourself wondering, what is the OPTE? What is on the OPTE? How is the OPTE scored? How is the OPTE administered? We are the OPTE experts, and we are happy to answer all your questions below!

Some Frequently Asked Questions about the OPTE…

What is the OPTE?

The OPTE PK – 8 is a part of teaching licensure in Oklahoma. In conjunction with completion of the General Education Test (OGET) and a Subject Area Test (OSAT), the OPTE scores are used to complete a state application for teacher certification. The OPTE ensures that the examinee has the skills and knowledge necessary to become an educator in Oklahoma public schools.

What is on the OPTE?

The content in this guide will prepare you for the OPTE PK – 8. Using both multiple-choice questions and writing assignments, this test assesses whether you possess the knowledge and skills necessary to become an elementary teacher. The following list offers an approximation of how many questions you will encounter in each concept area. You have a maximum of four hours to complete the entire test.

• Learners and Learning

  • 26 multiple-choice

  • 1 constructed-response

• Instructional Practice

  • 30 multiples-choice

  • 1 constructed-response

• The Professional Environment

  • 19 multiple-choice

  • 1 constructed-response

• TOTAL: 75 multiple-choice, 3 constructed-response

You should expect to write 150 – 300 words for each written assignment. There will be three prompts, one for each concept (shown in the table below). Your total word count for all three responses may not exceed 1,000. Be sure to respond to the entire assignment and answer each prompt.

How is the OPTE scored?

On the OPTE, the number of correctly answered questions is used to create a score. Scores are scaled to a number in the range of 100 – 300, with a minimum passing score of 240. The score shows your performance on the test as a whole and is scaled to allow comparison across various versions of the test. The seventy-five multiple-choice questions are equally weighted and account for 70 percent of your overall score. The three written assignments are worth 10 percent each, comprising the remaining 30 percent. Keep in mind that some multiple-choice questions are experimental questions for the purpose of the OPTE writers and will not count toward your overall score. However, since those questions are not indicated on the test, you must respond to every question. There is no penalty for guessing on the OPTE, so be sure to eliminate incorrect answer choices and answer every question.

The constructed-response section is scored based on how well you meet the following four performance characteristics: purpose, appropriate application of professional knowledge, accurate and effective application of professional knowledge, and elaboration of professional knowledge. The score report will include constructed-response diagnostic indicators only if you do not pass the overall test.

Scores are released three to seven weeks after the testing date. Your score report will be available to you on your CEOE (Certification Examinations for Oklahoma Educators) account for two years. Although scaled, your score will be reported simply as “Pass” (240 or above) or “Did not pass” (below 240). Scores are automatically submitted to the Office of Educational Quality and Accountability.

How is the OPTE administered?

The OPTE is administered year-round at testing centers located throughout Oklahoma and across the nation. To register for a test and find a testing site near you, check the CEOE website. At this site, you can create a CEOE account, check testing appointment times, and take a tutorial about computerized testing.

On the day of your test, arrive thirty minutes before your appointment time, and be sure to bring proof of registration and a valid photo ID. You are allowed no personal effects in the testing area. Cell phones and other electronic, photographic, recording, or listening devices are not permitted in the testing center at all, and bringing those items may be cause for dismissal, forfeiture of your testing fees, and cancellation of your scores. For details on what to expect on testing day, refer to the CEOE website.

Why should I use Cirrus Test Prep’s OPTE study material?

Developed by experienced current and former educators, Cirrus Test Prep’s study materials help future educators gain the skills and knowledge needed to successfully pass their state-level teacher certification exams and enter the classroom. Each Cirrus Test Prep study guide includes: a detailed summary of the test’s format, content, and scoring; an overview of the content knowledge required to pass the exam; worked-through sample questions with answers and explanations; full-length practice tests including answer explanations; and unique test-taking strategies with highlighted key concepts. Cirrus Test Prep’s study materials ensure that new educators feel prepared on test day and beyond.

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