PRAXIS II Tests: An Orientation
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Content experts from across Kentucky and surrounding states have created PRAXIS II Tests: An Orientation following extensive research of current best practices. The Education Professional Standards Board (EPSB) and other subject matter experts reviewed the module for accuracy, clarity, easy access, and high engagement.
Purpose: teacher educators and students will study effective test-taking strategies leading to successful completion of the PRAXIS II tests designed by Educational Testing Services (ETS). These tests are required for Kentucky teacher certification.
Introduction: Course Outline
Purpose of Module
The purpose of the module is to provide students and staff in teacher preparation programs with knowledge concerning the PRAXIS II Subject Assessment/Specialty Area Tests performance.
Module Description: This module provides a set of sessions that includes information about PRAXIS II subject assessments. The practical strategies, tips, and contact information can help students and staff to prepare for Kentucky educator certification requirements.
Participants should be able to explain the rationale of the following PRAXIS II requirements in Kentucky:
- Teacher quality
- Legislative mandates
- Role of the Education Professional Standards Board (EPSB)
- Suspension of specific tests by the EPSB
- Different PRAXIS II tests and the purpose of each in a teacher preparation or certification program
- Specific tests
- Essential Web sites
Participants should be able to locate PRAXIS II state requirements and Education Testing Service (ETS) registration information:
- Registration Bulletin
- ETS contact information
- Fees
- Registration tips
- ETS accommodations for examinees with special needs
- Test centers and accommodations
- Primary language other than English
- Participants should be able to list techniques that can help with the PRAXIS II tests
- Tips for testing
- ETS security procedures
Participants should be able to explain the role of education partners in PRAXIS II preparation:
- Information provided by the education institution
- Methods of disseminating information to students
- Checklist for faculty members
- PRAXIS II professional development suggestions
- Student preparation
- Checklist for students
- Web sites for ETS PRAXIS II resources
- Role of education institutions in PRAXIS II test preparation
- Testing center
- Pass/fail data analysis
- Faculty involvement
- Roles of students and faculty in Praxis II test-advising meetings after unsuccessful attempts
- Remediation methods
Student Objectives for PRAXIS II Subject Assessment Module:
- To explain the purpose of PRAXIS II teacher certification testing requirements;
- To explain the Kentucky EPSB role concerning PRAXIS II Subject Assessment/Specialty Area Tests requirements;
- To locate contact information for ETS and the EPSB concerning PRAXIS II Subject Assessment/Specialty Area Tests;
- To describe PRAXIS II Subject Assessment/Specialty Area Tests organization and content;
- To utilize test-taking techniques and ETS study resources to prepare for PRAXIS II Subject Assessment/Specialty Area Tests;
- To explain possible roles of students, faculty, and education institutions in the PRAXIS II Subject Assessment/Specialty Area Tests process; and
- To describe an effective remediation plan following an unsuccessful PRAXIS II Subject Assessment/Specialty Area Test.
