How many tasks are in the edTPA framework?

• A. Four tasks.
• B. Three tasks.
• C. Five tasks.
• D. Six tasks.

Answer: (A)

Four tasks structure the edTPA framework, guiding a teacher candidate through a complete cycle of practice. The four tasks cover planning for instruction and assessment, instructing and engaging students in learning, assessing student learning, and analyzing teaching to improve future practice. Each task requires specific evidence (like plans, video of teaching, student work, and reflective commentary) aligned to standards and learning goals, so the candidate demonstrates both what they did and why it worked.

This four-task setup is why four is the correct choice—it ensures you show planning, delivering instruction, measuring learning, and reflecting on impact. The framework isn’t organized as three, five, or six tasks, so those options don’t align with how edTPA is structured.