FEAR FACTORBy: Ryann Grummer, Kadie Walker, Barbara Upton, Casey Fragos, and Lora Smith

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.

Exam Jitters

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.

 

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/

  

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

 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

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.

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

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 calmGood Luck!

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

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.