By: Ryann Grummer, Kadie
Walker, Barbara Upton, Casey
Fragos, and Lora Smith
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Take classes during the summer- get finished
faster.
Take Math 3318 and 3320 back to back- you can
use the same book and online access code. Do not
take either during the summer.
Must take all of the methods classes before
starting student teaching- CUIN 4316, CUIN 4322,
CUIN 4324
Try not to take a class during student teaching- if
you must, take SPED 3321 Exceptional Children or
FEDU 4310 Human Learning.
Talk to fellow students about professors and
classes.
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Meet with your advisor to determine what tests
you are required to take and when to take them.
 TExES Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities (PPR)
 Focuses on general subject area knowledge and particularly
the teaching skills required of the beginning teacher.
 TExES Generalist Content Test (EC-6)
 The Generalist EC-6 Exam measures competencies in
English Language Arts and Reading, Mathematics, Social
Studies, Science, Fine Arts, and Physical Education.
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Receive approval to take test from advisor.
 Receive a Texas Educator Approval (TEA) ID number
to be used to register for the exam(s).
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Register for exams at:
http://www.texes.ets.org/
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Learn about the exams
 ETS (Eduational Testing Service) publishes Test
Preparation Manual (free!)
 www.texes.ets.org
 How many questions are on the test?
 How much time do you have to take the test?
 Topics covered
 Example questions
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Make an organized study schedule and stick to
it
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Studying Resources:
 On-line Practices Tests:
 www.certifyteacher.com
 www.texesexampracticetests.com
 Many Study Books to choose from at the bookstores
Practice, Practice, Practice
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Pretend it is a PERFECT classroom. All the
conditions are perfect / no “what if”.
Go with you “gut” feeling. Don’t second
guess yourself.
Take the test that you are most comfortable
with.
 Paper
 Computer
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Think Positive
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When you start feeling anxious, take a couple of
long, deep breaths and exhale slowly.
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Take breaks.
Take your time / Read each question slowly.
Be Prepared
 Know how to get to your testing center
 Leave in plenty of time
Stay Focused
Be well rested
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Take the appropriate identification
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Admission ticket for the test you are taking
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Valid and acceptable identification document(s) with a
name, signature and photograph
3 or 4 sharpened soft-lead (No. 2 or HD) pencils with
good erasers – for the Paper based test
You cannot bring cell phones, smartphones (e.g.,
Blackberry, iPhone), PDAs and other electronic or
photographic devices into the test center.
Stay calm
Good Luck!
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Planner
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Dividers
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Color coded planner
When you student teach to separate
everything from forms to switching
placements to stay organized.
-Have folders for papers you need to grade.
-Plastic protectors for important documents
-Binder for important documents
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Meet prior to your placement for lunch or dinner
Meet at the classroom before or after school before
your placement to get acquainted with the
classroom and more with the teacher.
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Always ask if she needs any help with anything
making copies
grading papers
checking his/her box
Slowly take jobs from her, do not take every job
from her or she will feel overwhelmed. Make sure
she is comfortable.
Be positive at all times.
Ask for advice. She/he will be happy to help.