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CLEP Educational Psychology applies psychology to teaching and learning. Know the learning theories, cognitive development, motivation, assessment, and classroom management.
Pass score
50
Common CLEP credit-granting benchmark
Readiness
70-80%
Practice range before testing
Format
4 choice
Exam-native multiple choice
Step 1
Unit 1: Learning Theories
Behaviorism, cognitivism, and constructivism are the most-tested cluster.
Step 2
Unit 2: Cognitive Development
Piaget and Vygotsky and their classroom implications recur.
Step 3
Unit 3: Motivation & Learning
Intrinsic vs extrinsic motivation and goal theories are common.
Step 4
Unit 4: Assessment & Evaluation
Validity, reliability, and test types are reliable points.
Step 5
Unit 5: Classroom Management
Behavior management and instructional strategies close the exam.
How is this different from Intro Psychology?
It applies psychology specifically to teaching and learning — learning theories, development, motivation, and assessment in the classroom.
What should I study first?
The three families of learning theory (behaviorist, cognitive, constructivist) and Piaget vs Vygotsky.
Use this guide to orient yourself, then check your readiness against the actual course instead of guessing.