There are several Praxis II tests that apply to early childhood teachers:
1. Early Childhood: Content Knowledge (0022)
The Early Childhood: Content Knowledge exam covers six areas of study with 120 multiple choice questions. The most weight is given to the language and literacy section (36 questions), so you might want to pay special attention to that area. Math comes in second at 30 questions, while Science and Social Studies tie for third place with 17 questions each. There are ten questions about health or P.E. and another ten about art.
2. Education of Young Children (0021)
The Education of Young Children exam gives equal weight to both sections: 60 multiple choice questions and six short answer questions. So, plan to spend about half the time on each section. The test covers child development and how it relates to daily classroom practice. Pay attention to concepts regarding diversity, communication with families, and assessment.
3. Early Childhood Education (0020)
The Early Childhood Education test gives you two hours to answer 120 multiple choice questions about child development and learning. This test emphasizes a child-centered approach to teaching and learning. The majority of the questions are about how children develop -- physically, linguistically, cognitively, and socially -- and what factors influence this development.
