Group Members Katia Salinas Barbara Richards Shanda Fraser Felipita Garza STUDENT TEACHING AND TAKING THE PPR AND THE TExES

RegisterRegistering for Tests

First Step :TEA Number Visit this website first to get TEA number. Educator Certification Online SystemEducator Certification Online System Once you have registered for a TEA number you will need to take Practice exam You will need to score high to be approved to take any exam. Once your counselor approves you to take your Test. You will need to register with your TEA number. You will go to the Exams website to register for your tests. Please, remember your user ID and Passwords for both websites.

Second Step: Register The website to register for your test is: HomeHome There are two types of test to choose from PAT (Paper-Based Test) & CAT (Computer- Administered Test). You will have Four hours to complete the test. You will be responsible to take your own breaks. You will follow these steps to register for your test. Click register for a test. Read the information about compliance at the end will be a register button. You must agree to all three and then click Next.

Resources to prepare you for the PPR and Generalist

Steps to Register. You will select the test you will taking which will show that you have been approved by your school to take. Select a location. A list in your general area. Select Testing Center. You can choose the testing center closest you. Select a Date Select Options. The options to take the test in the morning or afternoon. The testing center will give the exact time for your test. Select Payment When payment has been received need to print your Admission Ticket.

Test Center You will be able to access your Admission ticket before test date. Please be sure to print the Admission ticket. The Ticket will give the exact time to be a the testing center. You will need to arrive earlier than your test time. This will allow not only you but other to arrive on time to take their tests as well. You will need your ID and Admission Ticket to get in to take your test. Good Luck!

Resource Number 1 Becoming an EC-6 Teacher in Texas by Nath,Janice L.Nath,Janice L. Edition:2 nd ISBN: Buy: $65.01 Rent: $33.64$65.01$33.64

Resource Number 2 Documents & Handouts Presentation: Review for each subject area Video: Presented by a subject matter expert. Practice Questions: Quiz over the content covered. Chat: Held approximately two weeks…. Certificate: Print once you have completed all sections You need: Username and Password Registration is FREE

Resource Number 3 This website is important because: 1.Download preparation Materials 2.Register for the PPR and Generalist exam 3. View your score results Don’t need to register to download preparation materials

Taking the PPR / TExES What you REALLY need to Know IS…

When to Take! AS SOON AS POSSIBLE!!!!! WAITING CAN BE DETRIMENTAL TO YOUR SANITY

REASON TO TAKE NOW The test is based on a perfect world that has unlimited amounts of time and resources. The test is based on a perfect classroom The test is based on working with children without OUTSIDE Issues Student teaching will change your view on what that perfect world is!

Student Teaching Involves… All of your time All of your energy All of your heart Study time, you wont have!

OVERCOMING TEST ANXIETY Taking the PPR and Generalist Test

Before the Test… Tip # 1: GET ORGANIZED! –Find a study buddy –Set up and follow a study schedule –Use multiple resources –Do not cram

Before the Test… Tip # 2: PREPARE YOURSELF MENTALLY! –Choose a positive attitude –Get some perspective: If you start to panic, go with the fear and imagine the worst

During the Test… Tip # 1: USE HELPFUL STRATEGIES –Answer questions that you are totally sure of first –Always go with your first instincts –Work at a reasonable pace and work carefully –Take deep, calming breaths

During the Test… Tip # 2: THINK POSITIVELY! –Use positive imagery –Repeat an Uplifting Phrase –If your mind begins racing or you start to panic, say to yourself, "Stop!”

WHETHER YOU THINK YOU CAN, OR THINK YOU CAN’T, YOU’RE RIGHT! - Henry Ford