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Professional Teaching Knowledge
American Board’s pedagogy course, Professional Teaching Knowledge (PTK), gives every candidate the essential teaching knowledge they need, no matter which subject they plan to teach. Every American Board candidate is required to pass the Professional Teaching Knowledge exam.
Course materials
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Our course materials are crafted by subject-matter experts, ensuring you have everything you need to pass your certification exams on the first try. Course materials include subject standards, an online textbook per subject, study plans, workbooks, and plenty of practice exams.
PTK Study Materials
Most candidates choose to use the live, online study materials. But some candidates prefer a hard copy. This printable PDF is available for all candidates and gives you a feel for the way study material is presented.
PTK Study Plan
Candidates who are the most successful in the program come to the table with a plan. That’s why we provide a Study Plan for the PTK course, to guide you through the process.
PTK Standards
The PTK course comes with its own list of standards. These standards align with nationally-recognized material and tell you what you need to know or know how to do in order to teach the subject you’re pursuing.
PTK Standards Workbook
The Standards Workbook will help you ensure you’re confident with the standards before test day. Becoming fluent in your subject’s standards is the best way to prepare for your final exams.
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- Content standards
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- Practice exams and quizzes
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- Job counseling webinar
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Enroll online in minutes and start studying the same day, or try a free trial first to see how the program works. For state licensing steps, browse all states where we operate.