NBPTS Component 1 Practice Test 2026 — Free NBPTS Component 1 Exam Prep Questions
Component 1: Content Knowledge is the computer-based assessment that National Board candidates take at a testing center to show command of the content and pedagogy of their certificate area. Our practice set targets the selected-response section of the most popular certificate, Middle Childhood/Generalist (ages 7–12), across literacy, mathematics, science, social studies, the arts, and health.
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NBPTS Component 1 format, scoring & key facts
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What the NBPTS Component 1 covers
Every PrepBanq NBPTS Component 1 test covers the official content areas; the test owner does not publish weights.
| Content domain | Our practice questions |
|---|---|
English Language Arts and ReadingFoundational reading skills, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension of literary and informational text, and writing. | 6 questions → |
MathematicsNumber and operations, fractions and decimals, measurement, geometry, data, and common student misconceptions. | 6 questions → |
SciencePhysical, life, and Earth/space science concepts, scientific inquiry, and student preconceptions. | 5 questions → |
Social StudiesHistory and sources, civics and government, geography, and economics for the middle grades. | 4 questions → |
The ArtsElements and principles of visual art and foundational music concepts. | 2 questions → |
Health and Physical EducationNutrition, wellness, and components and principles of physical fitness. | 2 questions → |
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NBPTS Component 1 FAQ
How many questions are on the NBPTS Component 1?
The NBPTS Component 1 has 45 questions (40 of them scored). Question types: 45 selected-response items (5 unscored field-test items) plus 3 constructed-response exercises of up to 30 minutes each.
What is on the NBPTS Component 1?
The NBPTS Component 1 covers English Language Arts and Reading, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, The Arts, Health and Physical Education.
Who administers the NBPTS Component 1?
The National Board Certification Component 1: Content Knowledge is administered by NBPTS.
Is there a free NBPTS Component 1 practice test?
Yes. PrepBanq has 3 free NBPTS Component 1 practice tests with 25 exam-style questions in the real NBPTS Component 1 formats, and every answer is explained. No credit card is needed.
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