Educational Media Specialist PK to 12
Test Format and Sample Questions
The Educational Media Specialist PK to 12 subject area test consists of approximately 80 multiple-choice questions. You will have two and one-half hours to complete the test.
Each question will contain four response options, and you will indicate your answer by selecting A, B, C, or D.
The table below presents types of questions on the exam and directs you to examples of these formats among the sample items that follow.
Table of Question Formats
| Type of Question | Sample Question |
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Scenario Examine a situation, problem, or case study. Then answer a question, make a diagnosis, or recommend a course of action by selecting the best response option. |
Question 1 |
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Command Select the best response option. |
Question 6 |
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Sentence Completion Select the response option that best completes the sentence. |
Question 8 |
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Direct Question Choose the response option that best answers the question. |
Question 10 |
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Data Analysis Examine and analyze data from an experiment or study. Then answer a question by selecting the best response option. |
Question 20 |
Sample Questions
The following questions represent both the form and content of questions on the examination. These questions will acquaint you with the general format of the examination; however, these sample questions do not cover all of the competencies and skills that are tested and will only approximate the degree of examination difficulty.