Pennsylvania Teacher Certification Practice Test (Free)

Question 1

Which agency issues educator certificates in Pennsylvania?

Accepted Answer

The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE)

Answer

The Pennsylvania Insurance Department

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The Pennsylvania State Real Estate Commission

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The local school district superintendent alone

Question 2

As of Act 55 of 2024, effective July 1, 2025, what happened to Pennsylvania's basic-skills testing requirement (Praxis Core / PECT PAPA) for teacher certification?

Accepted Answer

It was permanently eliminated as a certification requirement

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It was made mandatory for every certificate type for the first time

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It was replaced by a new statewide licensing exam

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It was extended to apply to Instructional II renewal as well

Question 3

Which content certification testing vendor covers most secondary and content-area certifications in Pennsylvania?

Accepted Answer

Praxis II (ETS)

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PSI Services LLC

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Pearson VUE

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The College Board

Question 4

How many years of service is the Pennsylvania Instructional I certificate valid for?

Accepted Answer

6 years

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3 years

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10 years

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It never expires

Question 5

What is required to convert a Pennsylvania Instructional I certificate to the permanent Instructional II certificate?

Accepted Answer

3 to 6 years of satisfactory teaching plus 24 post-baccalaureate credits and an approved induction program

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Passing the Praxis Core basic-skills test

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10 years of teaching with no further coursework

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A master's degree only, with no teaching experience required

Question 6

As of Act 47 of 2025, what is the standard Pennsylvania teacher certification application fee, before any discipline fee?

Accepted Answer

$50

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$25

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$100

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$150

Question 7

Which three background clearances does Pennsylvania require for anyone in direct contact with children in schools?

Accepted Answer

Act 34, Act 151, and Act 24 of 2011

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Act 48, Act 55, and Act 47

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HICPA, RELRA, and FINRA

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Only a single FBI fingerprint check

Question 8

How often must a Pennsylvania Instructional II certificate holder complete Act 48 continuing education to stay in good standing?

Accepted Answer

Every 5 years

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Every year

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Every 10 years

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Only once, at initial certification

Question 9

What is the primary goal of establishing clear classroom rules at the start of the school year?

Accepted Answer

To set consistent expectations that support a safe and productive learning environment

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To reduce the number of students enrolled in the class

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To eliminate the need for any lesson planning

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To replace communication with parents

Question 10

Which strategy best reflects proactive classroom management?

Accepted Answer

Establishing routines and expectations before problems arise

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Waiting until a disruption occurs, then addressing it

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Assigning the same punishment for every type of misbehavior

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Avoiding any structure so students can self-manage entirely