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OAE APK Practice Test 2026 — Free OAE APK Exam Prep Questions

The OAE Assessment of Professional Knowledge (APK) is Ohio's pedagogy test for initial teacher licensure, offered in grade-band versions. Our practice follows the Multi-Age (PK–12) APK (004) framework—student development and learning; assessment, instruction, and the learning environment; and the professional environment—with an explanation for every answer choice.

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An Ohio teacher notices injuries on a student and, after a brief conversation, suspects that the student is being abused at home. Under Ohio law, what must the teacher do?

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Exam essentials

OAE APK format, scoring & key facts

Computer-based test at Pearson centers or online proctored.

Questions102
Testing time3 hr
Passing score220 (scaled score)
Sections3
Question types100 multiple-choice questions (80% of score), 1 case-study written assignment (10%), and 1 work-product written assignment (10%)

Facts last verified Oct 5, 2026. Source: www.oh.nesinc.com/TestView.aspx?f=HTML_FRAG%2FOH004_TestPage.html. Always confirm details with DEW before your exam.

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Content outline

What the OAE APK covers

Every PrepBanq OAE APK test mirrors the official domain weights.

Domain distribution

% of the exam
Student Development and Learning 24%Assessment, Instruction, and the Learning Environment 50%The Professional Environment 26%
Content domainWeight≈ Questions on examOur practice questions
Student Development and LearningHuman development and its variations, learning processes and factors that affect learning, and student diversity (objectives 0001–0003).
24%~246 questions →
Assessment, Instruction, and the Learning EnvironmentAssessment, instructional planning and strategies, and positive learning environments (objectives 0004–0008, 40%, plus the 10% case study).
50%~5112 questions →
The Professional EnvironmentPartnerships with families, colleagues, and the community; professional roles, legal and ethical guidelines, and growth (objectives 0009–0010, 16%, plus the 10% work product).
26%~277 questions →
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OAE APK FAQ

How many questions are on the OAE APK?

The OAE APK has 102 questions and you have 3 hours to finish. Question types: 100 multiple-choice questions (80% of score), 1 case-study written assignment (10%), and 1 work-product written assignment (10%).

How long is the OAE APK exam?

Testing time for the OAE APK is 3 hours.

What is the passing score for the OAE APK?

OAE APK passing standard: 220 (scaled score).

What is on the OAE APK?

The OAE APK covers Student Development and Learning (about 24%), Assessment, Instruction, and the Learning Environment (about 50%), The Professional Environment (about 26%).

Who administers the OAE APK?

The OAE Assessment of Professional Knowledge is administered by DEW. Delivery: Computer-based test at Pearson centers or online proctored.

Is there a free OAE APK practice test?

Yes. PrepBanq has 3 free OAE APK practice tests with 25 exam-style questions in the real OAE APK formats, and every answer is explained. No credit card is needed.

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