OPTE PK-8 Exam


The state of Oklahoma holds the online Certification Examinations for Oklahoma Educators or CEOE, as one of the ways to certify the new teachers wanting to educate in the public schooling of the state. One of the CEOE tests, under code no. 075, or Oklahoma Professional Teaching Examinations for the grades from preschool to grade 8. This test offers short insight into themes like teaching, learners, instructions, and environment. The main thought of this test is to be sure that every teacher stepping into the field of education, is prepared for the classroom.

Eligibility for OPTE PK-8 Exam


All entry-level teachers, from the state of Oklahoma and nationwide, from public or private schools are eligible to apply to take this test. The test can be taken after making an online appointment, dates are available all year except for Sundays and some holidays. All tests can be taken in specialized sites either in Oklahoma or all around the USA. This means, after applying to take the test, a candidate needs to make sure they have a date and location for taking it.

Syllabus of OPTE PK-8 Exam


All of the CEOE tests are have a number of subareas, the Oklahoma Professional Teaching Examinations or OPTE consists of four subareas, which include:

  1. Learners and Learning
  2. Instructional Practice
  3. The Professional Environment
  4. Constructed Response Assignments
  5. Managing the Learning Environment
  6. Instruction for Students with Diverse Needs
  7. Collaboration in the School Community

Format of OPTE PK-8 Exam


The Oklahoma Professional Teaching Examinations or OPTE consists of:

  • 75 multiple-choice and selected-response questions
  • 3 constructed response questions with the following themes: Managing the Learning Environment, Instruction for Students with Diverse Needs, Collaboration in the School Community

This is a timed test, that takes up to four hours and fifteen minutes to complete, of which 4 hours are reserved for the questions and the 15 minutes, in the beginning, are given for a short how-to and agreement signing. When registering, one needs to agree to the terms and conditions of the test. This test is meant for teachers planning on starting a career in education from grades of preschool to grade 8.

How to Apply for OPTE PK-8 Exam


First, to take the Oklahoma Professional Teaching Examinations or OPTE, an Oklahoma teacher needs their teaching ID. After signing up on the online certification examinations site and filling out the needed information, one can apply to take this test. A test fee is needed, and in total adds up to $165. The OPTE test costs $140, and the CBT fee costs $25. After paying and registering, one is eligible to take the test. All they have to do next is choose a date and location on which to take the test. Of course, in the end, study hard for their upcoming certification.

Scores for OPTE PK-8 Exam


All CEOE tests are scaled between scores of 100 and 300, and a passing score needs to be 240 points. Official results of the test are available on certain dates, but never later than two weeks after taking the test. All score report dates are available online.


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