A Way To Professionalizing The Academe
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Professionalizing the Teaching Profession
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Professionalizing the Teaching Profession
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Summary:
To standardize teacher certification across states, the Educational Testing Service (ETS) administers a specialized exam. Candidates must achieve a passing score of 660 on the National School Psychology Examination. This score remains valid for nine years, after which candidates must retake the exam. The Praxis Series, developed by ETS, includes this test.
Keywords:
Praxis II, Praxis Exam, ETS Praxis
Article Body:
To standardize teacher certification nationwide, the Educational Testing Service (ETS) conducts a specialized exam requiring a minimum passing score of 660 based on the National School Psychology Examination. Scores are valid for nine years from the test date, after which the exam must be retaken. The Praxis Series, created by ETS, includes the Psychologist test (code 10400).
Understanding ETS
ETS is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing quality, equitable education globally. Its mission is to assist students in understanding material, help teachers effectively disseminate knowledge, and enable parents to support their children’s academic growth. ETS listens to feedback from educators, parents, and critics, allowing them to identify and address the needs of students and learning institutions by developing innovative services and products.
The Praxis Series of Examinations
The Praxis Series consists of assessments used by states to evaluate the capabilities of aspiring teachers. These exams act as a licensure test, ensuring that candidates possess the necessary skills for teaching. The series includes three parts:
- Praxis I: Pre-Professional Skills Assessment (PPST), which evaluates basic skills in reading, writing, and arithmetic. Available in both paper-based and computer-based formats.
- Praxis II: Assesses general subject knowledge and teaching skills.
- Praxis III: Examines candidates' classroom performance.
Praxis I Exam Details
The Praxis I exam measures fundamental educational skills. Candidates can choose between paper-based or computer-based formats.
- Computer-Based Exam: Conducted at scheduled times in testing centers. Typically, it takes two hours to complete, with specific time allocations for each section. The reading section includes 46 questions with a 5-minute limit. Mathematics follows the same format. The writing section, with 44 questions, is allotted 38 minutes, and an essay is required in 30 minutes.
- Combined Computer-Based Exam: Comprises four parts?"reading, arithmetic, multiple-choice writing, and essay writing?"completed in one session with a 15-minute break between arithmetic and writing sections, lasting nearly five hours.
- Paper-Based Exam: Allocates one hour for 40 questions in reading and mathematics, with 30-minute segments for essay writing and multiple-choice writing. Scores are based on the number of correct answers, with no deductions for incorrect ones.
By standardizing teacher certification through the Praxis Series, ETS aims to enhance the professionalism and effectiveness of educators nationwide.
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