The Devil called PRAXIS

BaylorBean · #1 10-05-2006, 09:46 AM

So I am going through the process of getting certified in TX right now, where you don't have to take the PRAXIS. Most likely in the next 5 years or so I will be moving back to Missouri. So my question is: Since I've never taken any of the PRAXIS tests, do I have to take PRAXIS I and others? I'm new to this whole teaching thing and since Texas is its own country everthing seems much different here than any where else!

Thanks!

Rio_Kohitsuji · #2 10-05-2006, 10:44 PM

I meant to post this earlier...

....but...

...I PASSED ALL THREE OF MY PRAXIS TESTS!!

Due to I'm Middle Childhood, I got the pleasure to take 3 tests, one for Language Arts, one for Social Studies and the PLT 5-9. Thankfully my test scores were all high enough that I can go like, anywhere I want

DolphinChicaDDD · #3 10-06-2006, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Rio_Kohitsuji

I meant to post this earlier...

....but...

...I PASSED ALL THREE OF MY PRAXIS TESTS!!

Due to I'm Middle Childhood, I got the pleasure to take 3 tests, one for Language Arts, one for Social Studies and the PLT 5-9. Thankfully my test scores were all high enough that I can go like, anywhere I want

congrats!
i just took the praxis 1 for another state's requirements, and passed with flying colors!!!! i'm going for the gold medal of most praxis tests ever taken

onto the Life Science Pedagogy!

tnxbutterfly · #4 12-13-2006, 09:18 PM

So I finally broke down and registered for the reading and writing parts for the Praxis 1. I'm taking it in Jan. I applied for an alternative certification program here in Texas(Region 10) but I didn't get in. So on to plan B

speedsters · #5 12-14-2006, 12:23 AM

i just signed up to take the praxis II in january.
social studies content and pedagogy...

not looking forward to the 7.30 test over an hour away from my house...

AchtungBaby80 · #6 12-14-2006, 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by speedsters

i just signed up to take the praxis II in january.
social studies content and pedagogy...

Most people don't have much of a problem with the content-area tests (mine wasn't bad). You hear a lot about how hellish the PLT is, but don't believe it--that test is a joke. If you've paid attention in your methods class, you'll be more than fine.

AUDeltaGam · #7 12-14-2006, 11:48 AM

I'll be taking the School Guidance and Counseling section in March, and from what I've heard from the people in my program is that it is a breeze

#8 02-06-2007, 06:20 AM

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Originally Posted by AchtungBaby80

Most people don't have much of a problem with the content-area tests (mine wasn't bad). You hear a lot about how hellish the PLT is, but don't believe it--that test is a joke. If you've paid attention in your methods class, you'll be more than fine.

That's what I've heard about the PLT. At USD they have you register and take it during your student teaching semester. Our Student Teaching Cohort leader told us that they've only had one student not pass in all the years that it was required.

I've heard some of the content exams are hellacious. My major was PE so that wasn't bad, but I'm looking to take the Biology content one this spring as well and that one has me nervous.

txnbutterfly

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So I finally broke down and registered for the reading and writing parts for the Praxis 1. I'm taking it in Jan. I applied for an alternative certification program here in Texas(Region 10) but I didn't get in. So on to plan B

You're getting a certifcation in Texas by PRAXIS scores? Is there some sort of petition you have to do? I'll be certified in SD once I take the PLT, but I want to be able to move back to Texas if there are better job opportunities. What all is going into your 'Plan B'?

Kitso
KS 361

tnxbutterfly · #9 01-18-2007, 12:54 AM

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Originally Posted by tnxbutterfly

So I finally broke down and registered for the reading and writing parts for the Praxis 1. I'm taking it in Jan. I applied for an alternative certification program here in Texas(Region 10) but I didn't get in. So on to plan B

Took the test last weekend. Now, I get to take the math part

I'm going to sign up the for computer-based math part soon

MJo19 · #10 01-29-2007, 10:42 PM

Has anyone taken the Special Education: Knowledge Based Principles test? I am signing up for that one to take in March and I would just like to know how in depth it went with NCLB and IDEA/IDIEA, etc.

ASUADPi · #11 02-04-2007, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by MJo19

Has anyone taken the Special Education: Knowledge Based Principles test? I am signing up for that one to take in March and I would just like to know how in depth it went with NCLB and IDEA/IDIEA, etc.

I wish I could help! I took the Sped Cross Cat test for Arizona in November and passed. If the PRAXIS is anything like our test I could totally try to give you an idea what to study for.

If the test are similar in any sense, I was asked questions on IEP's, MIMR, MOMR, SMR, OHI, SLD, SLI (just a few questions), TBI; then had an essay.

My best suggestion is think what the government would want you to answer not what the school district or state would want you to answer. Sped is surrounded by so many federal laws and they totally trump what the district or state "wants". That is how I answered the questions. If I was stumped I'd think "which one would the government want me to do, say, think"

ASUADPi · #12 02-04-2007, 08:04 PM

I have to say that I'm glad Arizona doesn't do the PRAXIS. We have our own retarded state tests.

(I say retarded because passing a test doesn't mean you are going to be a good teacher. Taking all the coursework doesn't mean your going to be a good teacher. I just think it's stupid that we, as education majors, spend all that time and money on schooling but yet it's not 'GOOD ENOUGH' to teach children until you take and pass the state tests. Lame!)

My best friend failed the PRAXIS the first time she took it. She failed the subject knowledge part (I think). I was with her in NC when she got the scores and she was absolutely devastated. I just held her hand, rubbed her back while she cried. What sucked is that she had to take the whole darn thing over again. In Arizona if you pass the professional and fail the subject you just have to take what you failed over again.

I haven't heard any good things about the PRAXIS.

DolphinChicaDDD · #13 10-06-2006, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by BaylorBean

So I am going through the process of getting certified in TX right now, where you don't have to take the PRAXIS. Most likely in the next 5 years or so I will be moving back to Missouri. So my question is: Since I've never taken any of the PRAXIS tests, do I have to take PRAXIS I and others? I'm new to this whole teaching thing and since Texas is its own country everthing seems much different here than any where else!

Thanks!

depends on what the state requires, and if other states have reciprocity with other states.