Just saw a great new video that talks about a tool that teachers can use to help themselves with their basic skills exams:
Friday, August 14, 2009
Saturday, August 8, 2009
Practice Solutions for Basic Skills Exams
There are lots of choices for teaching basic skills exams in the United States. It's important to consider all of the options that are available. The exams we're talking about range in type, but they include the challenging Praxis I, APTTP, AEPA, CBEST, CSET, PLACE, FTCE, CLAST, GACE, ICTS, MTTC, and WEST-B basic skills tests.
There are many options for these exams. Mo-Media is one to consider, they offer many solutions for many different industries. Flashcard Secrets is another option that is worth considering. Our personal favorite is TeachRite. This tool is developed by teachers and includes a simple interface that tracks your results as you go along. It includes animated study guides, slick graphics, and guarantees that you'll achieve the minimum score for your specific exam. TeachRite is a powerful system that should at least be considered during your study preparation.
Whatever you do, take these exams seriously. States and schools want to be sure that you're ready to handle the youth of America, and there are often long long waiting periods in between test attempts. One bad day could delay your career by months. Good luck!
There are many options for these exams. Mo-Media is one to consider, they offer many solutions for many different industries. Flashcard Secrets is another option that is worth considering. Our personal favorite is TeachRite. This tool is developed by teachers and includes a simple interface that tracks your results as you go along. It includes animated study guides, slick graphics, and guarantees that you'll achieve the minimum score for your specific exam. TeachRite is a powerful system that should at least be considered during your study preparation.
Whatever you do, take these exams seriously. States and schools want to be sure that you're ready to handle the youth of America, and there are often long long waiting periods in between test attempts. One bad day could delay your career by months. Good luck!
Friday, July 31, 2009
Massage Exam Knowledge
Aspiring massage therapists will ultimately be faced with taking a national certification massage exam like the NCETM, NCETMB, or MBLEx. Although not required by every state, these exams are nevertheless important for most therapists as they give good credibility to your career. Further, national certification allows you to move between states with ease.
There are lots of things to think about with your exam, and our recommendation is that you consider preparing for your test with an online test prep service. There are several out there, but our favorite is Massage Prep.
Massage Prep was created by experienced massage therapists who understand the demands placed on today’s busy students. Between jobs and family, students must attend a rigorous class schedule while still fulfilling their practical experience requirements. With all these demands, there’s hardly any time left for proper study techniques. Furthermore, the challenging National Certification Exam can rattle people’s nerves with its comprehensive format.
Massage Prep helps you practice the skills you’ve learned, all from the comfort of your own home. The online Learning Management System contains several practice exams that help teach you along the way. Many practice questions are application-based, meaning they cover the tangible skills recommended by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic and Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards. In fact, the entire Massage Prep system was carefully designed to the rigorous standards of the NCETM, NCETMB, and MBLEx exams.
With over 2200 practice questions, Massage Prep is a learning management system that prepares you for the NCETM, NCETMB, and MBLEx exams. By including both practice questions and final exam simulations, you’ll be well prepared to pass this challenging exam. What’s more, Massage Prep allows you to practice in front of a computer, the same way in which you take the NCETM, NCETMB, and MBLEx exams. Best of all, Massage Prep is priced to fit any budget.
Massage Prep was created by a team of experts including Licensed Massage Therapists and e-Learning professionals. The goal of Massage Prep is to make licensure easier for busy students.
Currently there are over 2200 questions and answers included with the system. They cover everything needed to successfully pass the National Massage Certification Test. Subjects include Pathology, Hydro Therapy and Massage Ethics, to name just a few. View all the major subjects here.
The actual National Certification Exam is administered by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork Please visit their website for more information or call 1-800-296-0664.
Whatever you do, make sure you take your massage test seriously. Study all of the terms. Two areas that students tend to struggle with are the Oriental Modalities and Anatomy subjects. Yes, there's lots to memorize, but if clients are to take you seriosuly and rely on you for their overall health and well-being, it's imperative that you know this stuff.
In the end, if you study and are prepared for the big exam, a successful career will be yours.
There are lots of things to think about with your exam, and our recommendation is that you consider preparing for your test with an online test prep service. There are several out there, but our favorite is Massage Prep.
Massage Prep was created by experienced massage therapists who understand the demands placed on today’s busy students. Between jobs and family, students must attend a rigorous class schedule while still fulfilling their practical experience requirements. With all these demands, there’s hardly any time left for proper study techniques. Furthermore, the challenging National Certification Exam can rattle people’s nerves with its comprehensive format.
Massage Prep helps you practice the skills you’ve learned, all from the comfort of your own home. The online Learning Management System contains several practice exams that help teach you along the way. Many practice questions are application-based, meaning they cover the tangible skills recommended by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic and Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards. In fact, the entire Massage Prep system was carefully designed to the rigorous standards of the NCETM, NCETMB, and MBLEx exams.
With over 2200 practice questions, Massage Prep is a learning management system that prepares you for the NCETM, NCETMB, and MBLEx exams. By including both practice questions and final exam simulations, you’ll be well prepared to pass this challenging exam. What’s more, Massage Prep allows you to practice in front of a computer, the same way in which you take the NCETM, NCETMB, and MBLEx exams. Best of all, Massage Prep is priced to fit any budget.
Massage Prep was created by a team of experts including Licensed Massage Therapists and e-Learning professionals. The goal of Massage Prep is to make licensure easier for busy students.
Currently there are over 2200 questions and answers included with the system. They cover everything needed to successfully pass the National Massage Certification Test. Subjects include Pathology, Hydro Therapy and Massage Ethics, to name just a few. View all the major subjects here.
The actual National Certification Exam is administered by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork Please visit their website for more information or call 1-800-296-0664.
Whatever you do, make sure you take your massage test seriously. Study all of the terms. Two areas that students tend to struggle with are the Oriental Modalities and Anatomy subjects. Yes, there's lots to memorize, but if clients are to take you seriosuly and rely on you for their overall health and well-being, it's imperative that you know this stuff.
In the end, if you study and are prepared for the big exam, a successful career will be yours.
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Michigan MTTC Challenges
We've heard many questions from students in Michigan about the MTTC. This post is our attempt to answer these questions and provide some useful advice.
Michigan teachers-to-be have enough to worry about. Between final exams, homework, part-time jobs, and getting ready for your internship, students have little time to stress about taking their teaching exams.
The MTTC is required for all new teachers in the state of Michigan. The exam was developed to ensure that prospective teachers understand the core concepts needed to be effective in the classroom. Yes, budding math teachers need to write essays, and future literature teachers need to know geometry.
This exam covers basic skills imperative to a successful teaching career. It does not test specific subjects like science or history but passing the MTTC is crucial to your teaching career. Michigan will not grant you a license without a passing score on this exam or an approved equivalent. In some cases, Michigan colleges will not allow you to graduate without a passing score on the MTTC! Imagine the cost of having to take another semester of college because you failed the MTTC. Picture being rejected from the Michigan Department of Education licensing board because your score was not high enough to pass. With so much at stake, you need a partner like TeachRite to ensure your success.
So what do you do? First, you develop a plan to prepare for the MTTC so you can pass it the first time. There are lots of books and website study programs available, so consider leveraging these. The best sites will offer a real Learning Management System to track your progress and include a money-back guarantee. Good luck!
Michigan teachers-to-be have enough to worry about. Between final exams, homework, part-time jobs, and getting ready for your internship, students have little time to stress about taking their teaching exams.
The MTTC is required for all new teachers in the state of Michigan. The exam was developed to ensure that prospective teachers understand the core concepts needed to be effective in the classroom. Yes, budding math teachers need to write essays, and future literature teachers need to know geometry.
This exam covers basic skills imperative to a successful teaching career. It does not test specific subjects like science or history but passing the MTTC is crucial to your teaching career. Michigan will not grant you a license without a passing score on this exam or an approved equivalent. In some cases, Michigan colleges will not allow you to graduate without a passing score on the MTTC! Imagine the cost of having to take another semester of college because you failed the MTTC. Picture being rejected from the Michigan Department of Education licensing board because your score was not high enough to pass. With so much at stake, you need a partner like TeachRite to ensure your success.
So what do you do? First, you develop a plan to prepare for the MTTC so you can pass it the first time. There are lots of books and website study programs available, so consider leveraging these. The best sites will offer a real Learning Management System to track your progress and include a money-back guarantee. Good luck!
Tips for Passing the Illinois ICTS
There are many questions out there about the ICTS exam. We'll attempt to answer some questions and concerns in this post.
Illinois ‘teachers-to-be’ have enough to worry about. Between final exams, homework, part-time jobs, and getting ready for your internship, students have little time to stress about taking their teaching exams.
The ICTS is required for all new teachers in the state of Illinois. It was developed to ensure that prospective teachers understand the core concepts needed to be effective in the classroom. Yes, budding math teachers need to write essays, and future literature teachers need to know geometry.
This exam covers basic skills imperative to a successful teaching career. It does not test specific subjects like science or history but passing the ICTS is crucial to your teaching career. Illinois will not grant you a license without a passing score on this exam or an approved equivalent. In some cases, Illinois colleges will not allow you to graduate without a passing score on the ICTS!
Imagine the cost of having to take another semester of college because you failed the ICTS. Picture being rejected from the Illinois Department of Education licensing board because your score was not high enough to pass. With a mandatory waiting period of 120 days for the computerized version of the exam, failing even once can delay your career by months. The bottom line: You can’t afford to fail even a single section of the ICTS.
The best recommendation is to take this exam seriously. It's not an easy exam for most, and requires review of core subjects. In the past there were only books for review, but now there are a few good web review programs that offer online review programs. The best use actual Learning Management Systems for tracking your results, and also include money-back guarantees that you'll pass the test. Whatever you do, study and review core concepts so you aren't surprised on test day. Good luck!
Illinois ‘teachers-to-be’ have enough to worry about. Between final exams, homework, part-time jobs, and getting ready for your internship, students have little time to stress about taking their teaching exams.
The ICTS is required for all new teachers in the state of Illinois. It was developed to ensure that prospective teachers understand the core concepts needed to be effective in the classroom. Yes, budding math teachers need to write essays, and future literature teachers need to know geometry.
This exam covers basic skills imperative to a successful teaching career. It does not test specific subjects like science or history but passing the ICTS is crucial to your teaching career. Illinois will not grant you a license without a passing score on this exam or an approved equivalent. In some cases, Illinois colleges will not allow you to graduate without a passing score on the ICTS!
Imagine the cost of having to take another semester of college because you failed the ICTS. Picture being rejected from the Illinois Department of Education licensing board because your score was not high enough to pass. With a mandatory waiting period of 120 days for the computerized version of the exam, failing even once can delay your career by months. The bottom line: You can’t afford to fail even a single section of the ICTS.
The best recommendation is to take this exam seriously. It's not an easy exam for most, and requires review of core subjects. In the past there were only books for review, but now there are a few good web review programs that offer online review programs. The best use actual Learning Management Systems for tracking your results, and also include money-back guarantees that you'll pass the test. Whatever you do, study and review core concepts so you aren't surprised on test day. Good luck!
The Many Challenges of the GACE Exam
The GACE Exam in Georgia is a subject that many students want to know about. Here's some insight:
Georgia’s future teachers have enough to worry about. Between final exams, homework, part-time jobs, and getting ready for your internship, students have little time to stress about taking their teaching exams.
The GACE is required for all new teachers in the state of Georgia. It was developed to ensure that prospective teachers understand the core concepts needed to be effective in the classroom. Yes, budding math teachers need to write essays, and future literature teachers need to know geometry.
This exam covers basic skills imperative to a successful teaching career. It does not test specific subjects like science or history but passing the GACE is crucial to your teaching career. Georgia will not grant you a license without a passing score on this exam or an approved equivalent. In some cases, Georgia colleges will not allow you to graduate without a passing score on the GACE!
Picture the cost of having to take another semester of college because you failed the GACE. Imagine being rejected from the Georgia Department of Education licensing board because your score was not high enough to pass. With a mandatory waiting period of 30 days and the cost of retaking the exam, failing even once can delay your career by months. The bottom line: You can’t afford to fail even a single section of the GACE.
So what do you do? First, you develop a plan to prepare for the GACE so you can pass it the first time. You can either choose books or web review programs, but it's recommended you consider at least one or the other to ensure passing the exam. There are many good websites out there right now, and many include money-back guarantees that you'll pass the exam. Because most students will take the exam on a computer, I think the web approach is best. Plus it helps save a tree or two. Whatever you do, take the GACE seriously and you should be fine. Good luck!
Georgia’s future teachers have enough to worry about. Between final exams, homework, part-time jobs, and getting ready for your internship, students have little time to stress about taking their teaching exams.
The GACE is required for all new teachers in the state of Georgia. It was developed to ensure that prospective teachers understand the core concepts needed to be effective in the classroom. Yes, budding math teachers need to write essays, and future literature teachers need to know geometry.
This exam covers basic skills imperative to a successful teaching career. It does not test specific subjects like science or history but passing the GACE is crucial to your teaching career. Georgia will not grant you a license without a passing score on this exam or an approved equivalent. In some cases, Georgia colleges will not allow you to graduate without a passing score on the GACE!
Picture the cost of having to take another semester of college because you failed the GACE. Imagine being rejected from the Georgia Department of Education licensing board because your score was not high enough to pass. With a mandatory waiting period of 30 days and the cost of retaking the exam, failing even once can delay your career by months. The bottom line: You can’t afford to fail even a single section of the GACE.
So what do you do? First, you develop a plan to prepare for the GACE so you can pass it the first time. You can either choose books or web review programs, but it's recommended you consider at least one or the other to ensure passing the exam. There are many good websites out there right now, and many include money-back guarantees that you'll pass the exam. Because most students will take the exam on a computer, I think the web approach is best. Plus it helps save a tree or two. Whatever you do, take the GACE seriously and you should be fine. Good luck!
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Some tips For CBEST
There are lots of questions about CBEST, hopefully this post will help. California’s future teachers have enough to worry about. Between final exams, homework, part-time jobs, and getting ready for your internship, students have little time to stress about taking their teaching exams.
As the primary skills test for new teachers, the California Basic Educational Skills Test was developed to ensure that prospective teachers understand the core concepts needed to be effective in the classroom. Yes, budding math teachers need to write essays, and future literature teachers need to know geometry.
This exam covers basic skills imperative to a successful teaching career. It does not test specific subjects like science or history but passing the CBEST is crucial to your teaching career. California will not grant you a first time teaching license without a passing score on this exam. In some cases, California teaching programs will not allow admit you without a passing score on the CBEST!
Imagine the cost of having to take another semester of college because you failed the CBEST. Picture being rejected from the California Department of Education licensing board because your score was not high enough to pass. Unlike other exams, the CBEST written exam is only offered twice per year, leaving months between test attempts. Plus, there is a waiting period of 120 days between attempts if you take the computerized version of the CBEST. With mandatory waiting periods and limited chances to take the written exam, failing even once can delay your career by months. The bottom line: You can’t afford to fail even a single section of the CBEST Basic Skills Test.
So what do you do? First, you develop a plan to prepare for the CBEST so you can pass it the first time. There are several online review programs that offer assistance in studying for the CBEST. Some of the better ones even offer money-back guarantees. For those that prefer the traditional route, check out Amazon for some books. Whatever you do, make sure you take the CBEST seriously and you'll get your teaching career started right.
As the primary skills test for new teachers, the California Basic Educational Skills Test was developed to ensure that prospective teachers understand the core concepts needed to be effective in the classroom. Yes, budding math teachers need to write essays, and future literature teachers need to know geometry.
This exam covers basic skills imperative to a successful teaching career. It does not test specific subjects like science or history but passing the CBEST is crucial to your teaching career. California will not grant you a first time teaching license without a passing score on this exam. In some cases, California teaching programs will not allow admit you without a passing score on the CBEST!
Imagine the cost of having to take another semester of college because you failed the CBEST. Picture being rejected from the California Department of Education licensing board because your score was not high enough to pass. Unlike other exams, the CBEST written exam is only offered twice per year, leaving months between test attempts. Plus, there is a waiting period of 120 days between attempts if you take the computerized version of the CBEST. With mandatory waiting periods and limited chances to take the written exam, failing even once can delay your career by months. The bottom line: You can’t afford to fail even a single section of the CBEST Basic Skills Test.
So what do you do? First, you develop a plan to prepare for the CBEST so you can pass it the first time. There are several online review programs that offer assistance in studying for the CBEST. Some of the better ones even offer money-back guarantees. For those that prefer the traditional route, check out Amazon for some books. Whatever you do, make sure you take the CBEST seriously and you'll get your teaching career started right.
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