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The PPR & Generalist Exams

The PPR & Generalist Exams. By: Michelle, Christina, Cortney, Cheyenne, Christina, & Adriana. Tips. Pretend like it is a PERFECT classroom. The world is perfect! Go with your gut- the first choice is usually right!

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The PPR & Generalist Exams

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  1. The PPR & Generalist Exams By: Michelle, Christina, Cortney, Cheyenne, Christina, & Adriana

  2. Tips Pretend like it is a PERFECT classroom. The world is perfect! Go with your gut- the first choice is usually right! Take the test that you feel more comfortable with. CAT – computer test OR PB- paper based Take your time and read through the questions slowly. You are allowed to take a break- TAKE IT! Make sure you give yourself plenty of time to get there. You cannot take anything into the room- no vitamins, phones, purses-NOTHING. Your personal items go in a locker.

  3. How to Apply for the Tests 1. Get school approval- e-mail education director and they will get you approved to sign up! 2. Go to the SBEC website and get your TEA number. 3. Go to www.texes.ets.org to register for the test (with your tea #) The test is 120 dollars. 4. Be sure and print your ticket and do not lose it! That is your pass to take the test!

  4. Good Studying Resources for the TEXES PPR & Generalist Exams www.certifyteacher.com www.texes.ets.org www.texesexampracticetests.com Any prep books with exams in the back Take A LOT of practice tests! Do not use Cliffnotes!

  5. The TEXES PPR 90 questions Domain I Designing Instruction and Assessment to Promote Student Learning (approximately 31% of the test) Domain II Creating a Positive, Productive Classroom Environment (approximately 15% of the test) Domain III Implementing Effective, Responsive Instruction and Assessment (approximately 31% of the test) Domain IV Fulfilling Professional Roles and Responsibilities (approximately 23% of the test)

  6. When taking the test, REMEMBER:It is a perfect world and as a teacher you have all the resources that you will need. Money is not a problem, the children are perfect, and you go to work everyday as happy as you can be!That is how you have to think when answering the questions!Answers with hands-on and more active activities/lessons are usually the right one!Direct teaching is a no-no!

  7. Test Structure The Generalist EC–4 test contains the following domain and test item structure: I. English Language Arts and Reading 40% -40 II. Mathematics 15% -15 III. Social Studies 15% -15 IV. Science 15% -15 V. Fine Arts, Health, and Physical Education 15% -15 The TEXES Generalist EC-4, EC-6

  8. 1. At least half of the questions are PPR based – very situational. The other half are like TAKS questions.2. Again- It is a perfect world!

  9. The Day of the Test Do not panic! Get plenty of rest! Breathe! Remember- It is not as bad as you think. Get a good breakfast! Make sure you have everything ready ahead of time- gas in your car, bag packed, etc. Give yourself plenty of time to get there- you never know how traffic will be!

  10. When you finish the test…

  11. RELAX!

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