240's Praxis Education of Young Children Study Guide Is 95% Test-Aligned
240's Praxis Education of Young Children study guide is built around the official exam framework so you can study what is actually tested. This page shows exactly how the guide maps to the real exam — SMR by SMR and competency by competency — so you can see where coverage is strongest, where some depth gaps remain, and how each part of the guide supports your prep.
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- Helps candidates study what is actually tested instead of broad generic content
Transparent coverage is a strength. We show where the guide is strong, where depth is partial, and where a gap has been identified so you can make an informed study decision.
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6 domains · 97 competencies reviewed · 95% test-aligned
Covered— competency is comprehensively supported by the guide
Partially covered— core content is covered, but some depth gaps remain
Coverage gap identified— a content gap has been identified
This study guide is based on the current official exam framework
We review and update alignment whenever the official framework changes so candidates are always studying current, accurate material.
CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT AND LEARNING (DOMAIN I)
Partially covered
28 Qs3 Materials3 Cards0 VideosCovered
| Official Competency | Matching 240 Topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C. Understands how multiple risk and protective factors affect children’s development over time | P.Adaptations for Diversity - Socioeconomic Differences; P.Adaptations for Diversity - Unstable Living Situations | Covered | 16 | 2 | 2 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (16 questions, 2 materials, 2 cards, 0 videos). |
| D. Is familiar with the range of typical and atypical development (e.g., gifted and talented, learning delays, dual-language learners, developmental disabilities) | Sped.Autism Spectrum Disorder | Covered | 12 | 1 | 1 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (12 questions, 1 materials, 1 cards, 0 videos). |
SMR I.A Understands children’s characteristics and needs
165 Qs9 Materials59 Cards6 VideosCovered
| Official Competency | Matching 240 Topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Understands multiple, interrelated areas of children’s development and learning (e.g., physical, cognitive, social, emotional, language) | P.Managing Student Behavior; P.Physical Development (EC); P.Social Development (EC); P.Emotional Development (EC); ELA.Process of Learning - Oral Language; P.Early Childhood Learning Theories and Approaches; P.Psychosocial Development; P.Domains of Development (EC) | Covered | 121 | 8 | 54 | 5 | Covered by 8 topics (121 questions, 8 materials, 54 cards, 5 videos). |
| 2. Understands multiple factors that affect children’s motivation | P.Student Motivation | Covered | 44 | 1 | 5 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (44 questions, 1 materials, 5 cards, 1 videos). |
SMR I.B Understands multiple influences on the development and learning of the whole child
39 Qs4 Materials7 Cards2 VideosPartially covered
| Official Competency | Matching 240 Topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Identifies factors that influence children’s development and learning including but not limited to | None | Coverage gap identified | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | No matching topic found in the study guide. |
| 2. Understands developmentally appropriate play, activity, and learning processes and how they influence learning | P.Cooperation; P.Culture of High Expectations; P.Child Development and Play; P.Learning Processes | Covered | 39 | 4 | 7 | 2 | Covered by 4 topics (39 questions, 4 materials, 7 cards, 2 videos). |
SMR I.E Understands how to apply developmental knowledge to create healthy, respectful, supportive, and challenging learning environments
115 Qs5 Materials20 Cards2 VideosCovered
| Official Competency | Matching 240 Topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Knows strategies to promote young children’s physical and psychological health, safety, and sense of security and well-being | P.Positive Class Community; P.Child Guidance (EC); P.Effective Communication | Covered | 83 | 3 | 10 | 2 | Covered by 3 topics (83 questions, 3 materials, 10 cards, 2 videos). |
| 2. Knows theory and research to construct learning environments that provide achievable and challenging experiences for each child | P.Multiple Intelligences; P.Multimodal Teaching | Covered | 32 | 2 | 10 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (32 questions, 2 materials, 10 cards, 0 videos). |
OBSERVATION, DOCUMENTATION, AND ASSESSMENT (DOMAIN II)
Partially covered
80 Qs3 Materials7 Cards2 VideosCovered
| Official Competency | Matching 240 Topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B. Knows how to apply responsible assessment practices to meet the diverse needs of children (e.g., those who are culturally diverse, are linguistically diverse, who have disabilities, who have exceptionalities) | P.Fair Assessment | Covered | 21 | 1 | 6 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (21 questions, 1 materials, 6 cards, 1 videos). |
| D. Knows the varied, diverse, and inclusive roles of families in the screening and assessment process | P.Screening and Evaluation | Covered | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (11 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos). |
| E. Knows strategies for team building, two- way communication, and reporting with families and colleagues to establish shared responsibility for child-centered learning | P.Communicating with Families | Covered | 48 | 1 | 1 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (48 questions, 1 materials, 1 cards, 1 videos). |
SMR II.A Understands the goals, benefits, and uses of assessment to inform curriculum and instruction
208 Qs6 Materials29 Cards4 VideosCovered
| Official Competency | Matching 240 Topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Knows how to incorporate a variety of assessment methods (e.g., formal, informal, standardized) into curriculum | P.Types of Assessment | Covered | 108 | 1 | 13 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (108 questions, 1 materials, 13 cards, 1 videos). |
| 2. Know the advantages and disadvantages of a variety of assessment methods | P.Types of Assessment; P.Effective Feedback; ELA.Assessment - Running Records | Covered | 142 | 3 | 26 | 3 | Covered by 3 topics (142 questions, 3 materials, 26 cards, 3 videos). |
| 3. Knows how to collect, analyze, and interpret observations and assessment results to inform instructional decision making | P.Types of Assessment; P.Match Objective to Assessment; P.Using Assessment to Adjust Instruction; M.Authentic Assessment | Covered | 174 | 4 | 16 | 2 | Covered by 4 topics (174 questions, 4 materials, 16 cards, 2 videos). |
SMR II.C Knows appropriate methods for screening, referral, and evaluation to identify children who may benefit from additional support
15 Qs2 Materials0 Cards0 VideosPartially covered
| Official Competency | Matching 240 Topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Knows appropriate screening tools | P.Early Childhood Assessment | Partially covered | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Partial coverage by 1 topic (4 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content. |
| 2. Understands the teacher’s role as an active participant in the screening, referral, and evaluation process | P.Screening and Evaluation | Covered | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (11 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos). |
DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE PRACTICES (DOMAIN III)
Covered
SMR III.A Knows how to structure the classroom environment to support children’s learning
42 Qs3 Materials1 Cards1 VideosCovered
| Official Competency | Matching 240 Topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Knows how to organize the physical configuration, such as creating centers to support learning goals | P.Physical Spaces for Learning | Covered | 14 | 1 | 0 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (14 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 1 videos). |
| 2. Know how to establish schedules and routines | P.Daily Structure for Young Children | Covered | 15 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (15 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos). |
| 3. Knows how to match learning configurations to needs of children as individuals (e.g., paired, one-on-one) and as part of a group (e.g., whole group, small group, learning centers, projects) | P.Groups and Young Children | Covered | 13 | 1 | 1 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (13 questions, 1 materials, 1 cards, 0 videos). |
SMR III.B Know how to apply a flexible, research- based repertoire of teaching and learning approaches to promote the diverse developmental needs of children including but not limited to the following
194 Qs12 Materials34 Cards3 VideosCovered
| Official Competency | Matching 240 Topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Knowing strategies to encourage critical- thinking skills and inquiry | P.Daily Structure for Young Children; P.Adaptations for Diversity - Gifted and Talented; P.General Best Practices (EC); P.Types of Memorization; P.Promoting Learning (EC); ELA.Teaching - Read Alouds; P.Memorization Strategies; P.Types of Instructional Strategies | Covered | 98 | 8 | 23 | 0 | Covered by 8 topics (98 questions, 8 materials, 23 cards, 0 videos). |
| 2. Knowing how to scaffold and differentiate | P.Teaching Diverse Students; P.Differentiation | Covered | 48 | 2 | 1 | 1 | Covered by 2 topics (48 questions, 2 materials, 1 cards, 1 videos). |
| 3. Knowing how to support learning through the appropriate use of technology | P.Integrating Digital Technology | Covered | 16 | 1 | 8 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (16 questions, 1 materials, 8 cards, 1 videos). |
| 4. Knowing how to use an integrated approach to curriculum | P.General Best Practices (EC); P.Interdisciplinary Connections | Covered | 40 | 2 | 3 | 1 | Covered by 2 topics (40 questions, 2 materials, 3 cards, 1 videos). |
PROFESSIONALISM, FAMILY, AND COMMUNITY (DOMAIN IV)
Partially covered
21 Qs3 Materials5 Cards1 VideosCovered
| Official Competency | Matching 240 Topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C. Understands the integrated role of other professionals who may be involved in children’s care and education (e.g., special educators, reading specialists, speech and hearing specialists, physical and occupational therapists, specialists in gifted education, school psychologists | P.Roles and Responsibilities - SpEd; ESL.Adaptations for Diversity - ELL and Special Programs | Covered | 11 | 2 | 4 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (11 questions, 2 materials, 4 cards, 0 videos). |
| D. Knows appropriate uses of technology to communicate with children, families, and peers and to serve as a professional resource (e.g., digital portfolios, online report cards, embedded instruction) | P.Digital Communication with Families | Covered | 10 | 1 | 1 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (10 questions, 1 materials, 1 cards, 1 videos). |
SMR IV.A Knows about ethical standards and other professional guidelines
79 Qs7 Materials15 Cards1 VideosPartially covered
| Official Competency | Matching 240 Topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Is familiar with the codes of ethical conduct of National Association for the Education of Young Children and the Division of Early Childhood | P.Early Childhood Professional Organizations | Partially covered | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Partial coverage by 1 topic (5 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content. |
| 2. Knows relevant laws and the professional responsibilities and roles pertaining to issues that include but are not limited to IDEA, Section 504, mandatory reporting, confidentiality, compulsory education, FERPA, and HIPPA | P.Duty to Report; Sped.IFSP; P.IDEA; P.Section 504; P.Privacy Guidelines; P.Accurate and Confidential Student Records | Covered | 74 | 6 | 15 | 1 | Covered by 6 topics (74 questions, 6 materials, 15 cards, 1 videos). |
SMR IV.B Understands the importance of continuous, collaborative learning to inform practice
104 Qs5 Materials14 Cards2 VideosCovered
| Official Competency | Matching 240 Topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Knows ways to improve educational practices by seeking opportunities to grow professionally | P.Early Childhood Professional Organizations; P.Professional Development | Covered | 39 | 2 | 2 | 1 | Covered by 2 topics (39 questions, 2 materials, 2 cards, 1 videos). |
| 2. Understands the purpose, role, and essential skills of engaging in collaborative learning communities (e.g., on-site, homes, conferences, data teams, etc.) | P.Collaboration and Participation; P.Stages of Team Development | Covered | 42 | 2 | 12 | 1 | Covered by 2 topics (42 questions, 2 materials, 12 cards, 1 videos). |
| 3. Understands the importance of reflection to analyze practices and to modify and improve work with young children | P.Using Data and Self-Reflection to Improve | Covered | 23 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (23 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos). |
SMR IV.E Knows strategies to engage and support families and communities through respectful, reciprocal relationships
107 Qs5 Materials2 Cards3 VideosCovered
| Official Competency | Matching 240 Topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Knows strategies to build positive relationships with families and communities | P.Communicating with Families; P.Collaboration with the Community | Covered | 60 | 2 | 1 | 1 | Covered by 2 topics (60 questions, 2 materials, 1 cards, 1 videos). |
| 2. Knows a variety of communication strategies and tools to foster relationships with families (e.g., informal conversations, conferencing, technology) | P.Digital Communication with Families; P.Effective Conferences | Covered | 35 | 2 | 1 | 2 | Covered by 2 topics (35 questions, 2 materials, 1 cards, 2 videos). |
| 3. Knows strategies to connect families to needed resources (e.g., mental health services, health care, adult education, English-language instruction, economic assistance) | Sped.Collaboration with Community | Covered | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (12 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos). |
SMR IV.F Knows strategies to involve families and communities in young children’s development and learning
57 Qs2 Materials5 Cards1 VideosCovered
| Official Competency | Matching 240 Topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Is familiar with different strategies that engage families in their child’s curriculum and assessment of learning | P.Communicating with Families | Covered | 48 | 1 | 1 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (48 questions, 1 materials, 1 cards, 1 videos). |
| 2. Knows how to collaborate with families and colleagues and enact protocols to make informed decisions regarding a child’s education | Sped.Early Intervention | Covered | 9 | 1 | 4 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (9 questions, 1 materials, 4 cards, 0 videos). |
| 3. Is familiar with strategies that address transitions within and among programs across multiple levels | Sped.Early Intervention | Covered | 9 | 1 | 4 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (9 questions, 1 materials, 4 cards, 0 videos). |
CONTENT PEDAGOGY AND KNOWLEDGE (DOMAIN V)
Partially covered
SMR V.A Language and Literacy
0 Qs0 Materials0 Cards0 VideosCoverage gap identified
| Official Competency | Matching 240 Topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Communication Concepts (speaking, listening, and language) | None | Coverage gap identified | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | No matching topic found in the study guide. |
| 2. Emergent reading | None | Coverage gap identified | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | No matching topic found in the study guide. |
| 3. Literature and Informational Text | None | Coverage gap identified | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | No matching topic found in the study guide. |
| 4. Writing | None | Coverage gap identified | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | No matching topic found in the study guide. |
SMR V.B Mathematics
0 Qs0 Materials0 Cards0 VideosCoverage gap identified
| Official Competency | Matching 240 Topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Counting and Cardinality | None | Coverage gap identified | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | No matching topic found in the study guide. |
| 2. Operations and Algebraic Thinking | None | Coverage gap identified | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | No matching topic found in the study guide. |
| 3. Numbers and Operations in Base 10 | None | Coverage gap identified | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | No matching topic found in the study guide. |
| 4. Measurement and Data | None | Coverage gap identified | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | No matching topic found in the study guide. |
| 5. Geometry | None | Coverage gap identified | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | No matching topic found in the study guide. |
SMR V.C Knows relevant national, state, and local learning standards as well as other resources to use for implementing and evaluating meaningful, challenging curricula for each child
95 Qs10 Materials16 Cards2 VideosCovered
| Official Competency | Matching 240 Topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Knows each subject area that is essential to children’s learning competence | P.How Young Children Learn; P.How Young Children Learn - Reading; S.Best Practices to Teach Science (EC) | Covered | 21 | 3 | 4 | 0 | Covered by 3 topics (21 questions, 3 materials, 4 cards, 0 videos). |
| 2. Knows developmentally appropriate resources, including books, standards documents, Web resources, and individuals with content expertise, to consult for developing and implementing early childhood curriculum to support children’s learning | P.Early Childhood Curriculum | Covered | 7 | 1 | 4 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (7 questions, 1 materials, 4 cards, 0 videos). |
| 3. Knows programs to support children with diverse needs (e.g., at-risk, English-language learners, in need of early intervention) | P.Early Childhood Curriculum | Covered | 7 | 1 | 4 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (7 questions, 1 materials, 4 cards, 0 videos). |
| 4. Knows the core concepts and standards in content areas: language and literacy, and mathematics as a foundation for instructional decision making and pedagogical implementation | P.Early Childhood Curriculum | Covered | 7 | 1 | 4 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (7 questions, 1 materials, 4 cards, 0 videos). |
| 5. Knows the importance of what to teach and how to teach to promote positive outcomes for each child | P.Pacing Within Lessons and Units; FA.Promoting Fine Arts for Young Children; FA.Theatre Cross-Curricular; ELA.Promoting a Love of Reading; M.Inductive vs Deductive Reasoning; M.Learning Progressions in Math | Covered | 67 | 6 | 8 | 2 | Covered by 6 topics (67 questions, 6 materials, 8 cards, 2 videos). |
KNOWLEDGE OF TEACHING (DOMAIN VI)
Partially covered
0 Qs1 Materials0 Cards1 VideosPartially covered
| Official Competency | Matching 240 Topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Three constructed-response questions will focus on one of the following areas: Developmentally Appropriate Practices; Professionalism, Family, and Community; Observation, Documentation, and Assessment; or Content Pedagogy and Knowledge. | CRQ-Scoring-P5024. | Partially covered | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | Partial coverage by 1 topic (0 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 1 videos); limited supporting content. |
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