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!
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