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EARLY CHILDHOOD BLOCK Praxis II Seminar

EARLY CHILDHOOD BLOCK Praxis II Seminar. Spring 2013. Praxis II Exam. The Praxis II exam is required for teacher certification by Mo. Dept. of Elem. & Sec. Education (DESE).

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EARLY CHILDHOOD BLOCK Praxis II Seminar

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  1. EARLY CHILDHOOD BLOCK Praxis II Seminar Spring 2013

  2. Praxis II Exam • The Praxis II exam is required for teacher certification by Mo. Dept. of Elem. & Sec. Education (DESE). • You should take the Praxis II at the end of Block III or the beginning of student teaching. Do not take it before Block III. • This website has important information for you: http://www.semo.edu/eese/praxis2.htm

  3. Praxis II ExamWhat test should you take? Early Childhood majors (Birth – 3rd grade certification): Education of Young Children • Test Code 0021 – Paper • Test Code 5021 – Computer Qualifying score: 166

  4. Praxis II ExamWhat test should you take? Early Childhood majors, adding Elem. Educ. (Birth – 6th grade certification): To be “highly qualified” to teach 4th – 6th grades, you must have a qualifying score on Elementary Education: Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment Test Code 0011 - Paper Test Code 5011 – Computer Qualifying score: 164

  5. MO Dept. of Elem. & Sec. Education Teacher Certification Changes • Praxis II discontinued • New MO Content Exam: Fall 2014 • Taken end of junior year • Must pass each subtest area • New MO Performance Assessment: Fall 2014 • Replaces Teacher Work Sample • Externally scored

  6. Where do you find out information about your Praxis II test? • Test at a Glance (TAAG) • Number of questions, format, and weighting of scores • Content categories • Sample test questions • http://www.ets.org/Media/Tests/PRAXIS/pdf/0021.pdf

  7. Education of Young Children exam • 90 multiple choice questions (80% of test weight) • 3 short constructed-response questions (20% of text points) • 2 hour time limit

  8. Education of Young ChildrenMultiple choice test categories and number of questions • Early Childhood Development: 16 • Teaching and Supporting Diverse Children: 14 • Creating a Developmentally Appropriate Learning Environment: 17 • Teaching and Learning: 22 • Instructional Process • Content Knowledge • Assessment • Professionalism, Family, and Community: 21

  9. Education of Young ChildrenConstructed response test categories and number of questions • Demonstrating Knowledge of Teaching : 3 constructed-response • Teaching and supporting diverse children or Creating a developmentally appropriate learning environment • Relationships with Families or Professionalism • Assessment, Curriculum, or Instruction

  10. Education of Young ChildrenSample Multiple Choice Question • Ms. Craig asks her students to write the word sailboat. Levi spells the word PKLLEEP. At which of the following levels is Levi spelling? • A. Transitional • B. Conventional • C. Pre-phonemic • D. Phonemic

  11. Education of Young ChildrenSample Multiple Choice Question • Ms. Craig asks her students to write the word sailboat. Levi spells the word PKLLEEP. At which of the following levels is Levi spelling? • A. Transitional • B. Conventional • C. Pre-phonemic • D. Phonemic

  12. Education of Young ChildrenSample Multiple Choice Question Which of the following early childhood programs was launched in 1965 in an effort to give economically disadvantaged children advanced preparation for the intellectual and social challenges of elementary school? • High / Scope • Montessori • Bank Street Model • Project Head Start

  13. Education of Young ChildrenSample Multiple Choice Question Which of the following early childhood programs was launched in 1965 in an effort to give economically disadvantaged children advanced preparation for the intellectual and social challenges of elementary school? • High / Scope • Montessori • Bank Street Model • Project Head Start

  14. Education of Young ChildrenSample Multiple Choice Question • Which of the following descriptions of physical development is typical for a 6 yr. old child? • A. Walks on tiptoe, begins to skip, draws in circular motions • Gallops, able to draw designs, including letters • Likes to skip, somersault, copy designs, including letters • Stands on tiptoe, kicks ball forward, able to screw and unscrew lids

  15. Education of Young ChildrenSample Multiple Choice Question • Which of the following descriptions of physical development is typical for a 6 yr. old child? A. Walks on tiptoe, begins to skip, draws in circular motions B. Gallops, able to draw designs, including letters C. Likes to skip, somersault, copy designs, including letters D. Stands on tiptoe, kicks ball forward, able to screw and unscrew lids

  16. Multiple Choice Test Taking Tips • Read carefully • Underline important details • Determine WHAT the question is asking • Eliminate the obvious wrong answers to determine the “best answer” • “Least” “Not” and “Except” are key words that ask for a choice that doesn’t fit

  17. Education of Young ChildrenSample Constructed Response Question • Part A: The parents of your kindergarten students will be coming into your room for parent/teacher conferences. List FOUR materials that the parents would see in a learning center that will promote visual and auditory skills related to reading. • Part B: Based on principles of child development and learning, explain how each of these chosen materials will foster a child’s visual and auditory skills related to reading.

  18. Education of Young ChildrenSample Constructed Response Question You are planning an integrated unit on plants and seeds for the diverse learners in your first-grade class. • Part A: Describe one developmentally appropriate, plant-related activity that integrates the following disciplines: • Science • Language arts • Mathematics • Part B: Describe the conceptual understanding the activity will address in each content area.

  19. Elementary Education Exam • 110 multiple choice questions • 2 hour time limit http://www.ets.org/Media/Tests/PRAXIS/pdf/0011.pdf

  20. Elementary Education Exam Topics and Questions • Reading and Language Arts – 38 • Mathematics - 22 • Science - 11 • Social Studies - 11 • Arts and Physical Education - 11 • General Info: Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment - 17

  21. Praxis II exam Qualifying Score The MO Dept. of Elem. & Sec. Ed sets this qualifying score: • Education of Young Children – 166 • National median score: 183 • Southeast median score: 187.45 (2010-2011) • Southeast Score Range in 2011-2012: 150 - 196 • Southeast Early Childhood program: 100% pass rate (2006 – 2010), 97.5% (2010-2011), 95.24% (2011-2012)

  22. Preparing for Praxis II: Study Suggestions • Use all of the preparation materials available! http://www.ets.org/praxis/prepare/materials/0021 • Free study guides: Tests at a Glance • Purchase study guide (eBook - $22.95) • Organize a study group. • Develop a Study Plan • Review your notes from any classes related to test topics.

  23. Preparing for the Praxis II:Final Suggestions • Take a sample test – decide how to pace yourself. • Don’t try to cram– start preparing early! • Finish your review a few days before the test. • Look over checklist “Are You Ready?” • Rest well the night before the test.

  24. Questions? • This power point presentation is available on Dr. Ray’s websites: • http://cstl-coe.semo.edu/jaray • Email: • jaray@semo.edu

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