What Are the Praxis I® Tests?
The Praxis I® Pre-Professional Skills Tests (PPST®) measure basic skills in reading, writing and mathematics and include multiple-choice questions and an essay question on the Writing test. The tests are designed to evaluate whether you have the academic skills needed to prepare for a career in education.Who Takes the Tests and Why?
Colleges and universities may use the Praxis I tests to evaluate individuals for entry into teacher education programs. The assessments are generally taken early in your college career. Many states also require Praxis I scores as part of their teacher licensing process.How Are the Praxis I Tests Given?
The Praxis I tests are delivered in both computer and paper formats. They are administered through an international network of test centers, which includes some universities, high schools, Prometric Testing Centers and other locations throughout the world.- Computer-delivered tests are administered year-round by appointment. Some tests are offered continuously, others are offered during specific testing windows. Find computer-delivered test dates. Find computer-delivered test centers in your area.
- Paper-delivered tests are administered on pre-scheduled dates throughout the school year. Find paper-delivered test dates or paper-delivered test centers in your area.
Which Tests Should I Take?
The test(s) you take depend(s) on your state or licensing agency's requirements for the teaching discipline you are pursuing. Each state or agency that uses the Praxis tests sets its own requirements for which tests you must take and the associated passing scores.Before you register for a test, confirm your state or agency's testing requirements.
How Can I Prepare for the Tests?
Review the following materials to help you prepare for the Praxis I tests:The Praxis Series™ Information Bulletin (PDF) — provides information on registration, test day procedures and score reporting.
Praxis test preparation materials — provide detailed study tools, including practice tests for Praxis I tests.
Should I Guess?
All test takers receive a score regardless of the number of questions answered or the type of test. Your score is based on the number of questions you answer correctly, with no penalty or subtraction for answering a question incorrectly. It is to your advantage to pace yourself so that you have enough time to carefully consider every question.http://www.ets.org/praxis/about/praxisi
What are the requierments in NORTH CAROLINA?
How to Qualify for Licensure:
For initial certification in North Carolina, all candidates (traditional and alternate routes) must:- Complete a state-approved teacher education program.
- Pass the Praxis I® Pre-Professional Skills Tests (PPST®), if required.
- Pass one or more Praxis II® Subject tests for their certification area(s).
The break down for the Special Education praxis test:
I. Human Growth and development 16 questions
II. Knowledge of Disabling Conditions 12 questions
III. Evaluation, Assessment, and Eligibility
criteria 16 questions
IV. Planning and Service Delivery 17 questions
V. Family and Community Aspects 21 questions
VI. Professional Practice 28 questions
1. Prioritize
Knowing that you have to take sections on multiple subjects, concentrate your studying efforts on mastering the sections you are naturally weakest on. If you are better with reading comprehension and writing, focus your studying on the mathematics section of the Praxis exam. By honing in on your weaknesses and preparing appropriately, you will be better able to handle the test as a whole.
This does not mean you shouldn’t study for the sections you are naturally better at, of course. But you must pass each section of the exam, so acing one and flunking another in hopes of the scores balancing out is not an option.
2. Take Sections Separately
Unlike many standardized tests, students are able to take the different portions of the Praxis exam separately. If you can fit it in your schedule and don’t mind stretching the process out over a longer period of time, consider taking the sections on different days. By doing this, you will be able to focus all of your efforts on one topic at a time. Naturally, being able to concentrate on one section will help you excel at it before moving on to the next topic and test question type.
3. Take Advantage of Practice Tests
Even if you don’t have the time as a full-time student to take a complete prep course, you should still take advantage of all of the test preparation resources made available to you, especially practice tests. There is no better way to feel out a rigorous standardized test than to take it as many times as possible in anticipation of the actual test day. Like riding a bike, you can’t expect to get it completely right the first time you try. Visit Test Prep Review for practice test materials.
4. Organize Your Time
This sounds obvious, but all too often students will pick a date and just assume that studying for a random amount of time each day leading up to it will be sufficient. This should not be the case. Gather all of your study materials and mark your calendar for specific study blocks that you can stick to. Schedule as many as necessary to allow yourself sufficient time to cover each section of the test and only after that should you select your test date. This strategy will ensure that you are scheduling the test according to your studying progress and not the other way around, which may lead to stressful cramming or, even worse, a lack of proper preparation.
5. Know the Test Specifications and Scoring
Simply knowing the topics covered is not enough to ace the Praxis test. You should be familiar with the details of each section, including time allotted, question type, scoring and more. All of these aspects will not only help you prepare for the Praxis exam, but help you feel confident that, once you’ve completed the test, you worked to its specifications and can rest assured there will be no surprises regarding your results. For details on how the Praxis exam is scored and how it breaks down, visit TAAG (Test at a Glance).
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How are the exams developed?
Approximately every 5–7 years, ASHA commissions a vendor to conduct an independent skills validation (practice analysis) study for each profession (audiology and speech-language pathology). Each practice analysis incorporates a multi-method approach that involves a number of independent expert panels and a large-scale survey of practitioners, educators, clinical supervisors, and clinic directors. This process can take up to 12 months to complete. The results of the practice analysis provide descriptive information about the tasks performed on the job and/or the knowledge, skills, and abilities believed necessary to perform those tasks by new graduates entering independent professional practice.The study results, along with a review of practice-specific literature (e.g., scopes of practice, profession-specific practice policy guidelines and position statements, preferred practice patterns, and publications from related professional organizations) and widespread peer review by state licensure boards, academic programs, and related professional organizations, form the basis for an evaluation of current certification standards and any recommendation for change in the standards by ASHA's Council For Clinical Certification (CFCC).
The blueprint for the Praxis exams is derived from the ASHA certification standards which are reflective of the results of the comprehensive practice analysis study.
Standard setting studies are also performed periodically to evaluate each question for its relevance to a newly practicing clinician and to determine how many questions this individual must be able to answer correctly to pass the exam. ETS prepares a report for the CFCC along with a recommendation for a passing score. The CFCC considers the recommendation and then makes a final determination for the passing score.
http://www.asha.org/certification/praxis/overview/
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