Teacher Certification Praxis II Exam Study Guide
Many states in United States require the Praxis II test that is a part of teacher licensing and certification in America. This examination is used by state departments of education for colleges and universities to gauge the academic achievement and competitiveness of individuals entering the teaching profession. All those who want to be the licensed teachers can take this test.
Format for Praxis II Exam
The praxis II examination is taken in early college career. The examination can last for around four hours. The Praxis II examination is taken to access the knowledge of the candidate in particular area that he is going to teach and this test is available in paper based format only. The subject assessment of Praxis II includes 120 different tests that each and every subject from agriculture to urban economy and US and world history.
The praxis II can be divided into three categories: subject assessments, principles of learning and teaching tests, and teaching foundations tests. Subject assessments comprises of both multiple-choice and constructed-response questions. Principles of learning and teaching (PLT) tests focus on knowledge of pedagogy in four age groups: early childhood; kindergarten through 6th grade; 5th grade through 9th grade; and 7th grade through 12th grade. The teaching foundations tests measure pedagogical knowledge in five content areas: English; language arts; mathematics; science and social science; and multi-subject elementary school.
Study Guide and Preparation for Praxis II Exam
Since this examination is meant to earn certification in a given subject that you want to teach so you need find your strengths with your academics. You need to see which are the subjects that you can excel in. This would help you specify your goals and systemize your revision schedule accordingly. You can take the help of Praxis II study guide that will allow you prepare for the examination in a better way and plan your revision chart. Your success in the examination can earn you a certification in the teaching field and that depends over your hard work and dedication you put to your preparations.
PECT Study Guides
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PECT PAPA Secrets (printed book) | PECT PAPA Secrets (ebook access) |
PECT PreK-4 Secrets (printed book) | PECT PreK-4 Secrets (ebook access) |
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PECT Special Education PreK-8 Secrets (printed book) | PECT Special Education PreK-8 Secrets (ebook access) |
How to Prepare for Multiple Choice Questions
Tips and tricks that can help you prepare for multiple choice questions and increase your mark. Prepared by professionals these tricks help you excel in Praxis II multiple choice exam.