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Fear Factor

Fear Factor. By: Ryann Grummer , Kadie Walker, Barbara Upton, Casey Fragos , and Lora Smith. I’m Worried About Classes. Take classes during the summer- get finished faster.

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Fear Factor

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  1. Fear Factor By: RyannGrummer, Kadie Walker, Barbara Upton, Casey Fragos, and Lora Smith

  2. I’m Worried About Classes • 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.

  3. Exam Jitters

  4. Meet with Advisor • 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.

  5. Register: • Receive approval to take test from advisor. • Receive a Texas Educator Approval (TEA) ID number to be used to register for the exam(s). • Register for exams at: http://www.texes.ets.org/

  6. Coping with…… • 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

  7. Make an organized study schedule and stick to it • Studying Resources: • On-line Practices Tests: • www.certifyteacher.com • www.texesexampracticetests.com • Many Study Books to choose from at the bookstores • Practice, Practice, Practice

  8. Exam Tips: • 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 • Think Positive • When you start feeling anxious, take a couple of long, deep breaths and exhale slowly.

  9. 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

  10. Take the appropriate identification • Admission ticket for the test you are taking • 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!

  11. Getting Organized • Planner • Color coded planner • Dividers • 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

  12. Getting along with your mentor teacher • 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.  • 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. 

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