AEPA Professional Knowledge-Early Childhood AZ093 Study Guide 2027–2028 | Arizona Teacher Certification Prep, 200 Questions (PDF)

Prepare for Arizona's Professional Knowledge-Early Childhood test (AZ093), the professional knowledge exam for the Early Childhood Education, Birth-Grade 3 Certificate. The guide follows the four official subareas and teaches both parts of the test: the 100 selected-response questions and the three written performance assignments.

What's Inside

• Exam overview: 100 selected-response questions plus 3 written performance assignments, test-center and online timing, passing score 240 (scale 100-300), scoring, retakes and fees

• Foundations of Early Childhood Education: history and philosophy, program administration, standards, licensing and the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct, professional roles, IFSP/IEP duties, FERPA, child abuse reporting and Arizona agencies

• Promoting Child Development and Learning: how young children learn and the role of play, environments and routines, planning and curriculum models, instructional methods and technology, and assessment of young children

• Child Guidance and Learning Communities for All: positive guidance, social-emotional development, anti-bias practice, exceptionalities and inclusion

• Family and Community Relationships: family-centered practice, family engagement, communication, referrals, teaming and community resources

• Written performance assignments: how they are scored (Purpose, Application of Knowledge, Support), a four-step routine, a time budget, practice prompts with model responses

• Quick-reference tables, charts and diagrams, plus Exam Tips, Common Traps and classroom scenarios from infants to grade 3

• Study schedules, FAQs and test-taking strategies

• 2 practice tests of 100 selected-response questions each, weighted like the official subareas, 200 questions total, with a complete answer key and an explanation for every question

Format

• Instant digital download (PDF), 8.5 × 11 in

• Clickable table of contents

• Print it or study on a tablet, laptop or phone

Please note: This is a digital product. No physical item will be shipped.

This is an independent study resource and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Pearson, the Arizona Department of Education or the Arizona State Board of Education.