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What
is PRAXIS? The
Praxis Series is an Educational Testing Service (ETS) program that provides test
and other services for states to use as part of their teacher certification
process. The Praxis Series
assessments are also used by colleges and universities to qualify individuals
for entry into teacher education programs.
A number of professional associations and organizations also use these
tests. PRAXIS
I: Academic Skills Assessments are
designed to be taken early in your college career to measure you reading,
writing, listening and mathematical skills.
(NOTE:
Pennsylvania no longer requires the listening portion of the assessment.) Copies
of the Praxis Registration Booklet are available at the Teacher Information
Station located in the Transfer and Career Advising Center, which is located on
the 2nd floor of the Rollins Center on the Newtown Campus! The Praxis I Tests Held at Bucks! Students are advised that these are open
to the general public as well; therefore, seating may be limited.
Registration dates are about one month before the tests. Students
can register to take the PRAXIS I via the form in the Registration Bulletin
(FREE copies can be found at the Teacher Information Station in the Transfer and
Career Advising Center), on the web using www.ets.org/praxis
or by phone at 609-771-7395. (Phone
registration costs an additional $25) __________________________________________________________ Praxis I Test Preparation Fall 2006/Spring 2007The PRAXIS I Series: Academic Skills Assessment is the first step in obtaining teacher certification in PA. It tests students’ abilities in reading, writing, and mathematics. This comprehensive course includes a diagnostic pre-test, an exploration of the three components of the exam, as well as test taking strategies. Bucks County Community College is an official test site for the Praxis I examinations. Please contact the Office of Testing and Retention at 215-968-8466 for more information on upcoming test dates for the 2006 academic year. Location: Newtown Campus Course: ATEST 1532 Sec. C01-C03 (math portion) Course: ATEST 1533 Sec. C01-C03
*****REGISTER EARLY!!!***** **NEW INFORMATION ABOUT PRAXIS TESTING FOR EDUCATION/SPECIAL EDUCATION MAJORS******** Subject:
Preparing Pennsylvania Teachers for the PRAXIS I Examinations In
order to meet the highly qualified provisions of current law, special education
teachers have an option to take the PRAXIS series of tests.
The Pennsylvania Department of Education, Bureau of Special Education, in
cooperation with the Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network and
the Pennsylvania Partnership for Professional Development is pleased to from
the PLATO Company. This staff development opportunity will prepare the teacher
to take the A
teacher will receive 60 hours of Act 48 credit for successful completion of the
course. There
is a 50.00 registration fee, and the fee will be returned upon successful
completion of the course. There will be statewide introductory workshops at three locations in the state. These workshops are optional for teachers who decide to participate in the PRAXIS I staff development opportunity. Each
teacher who registers to participate in the course will be supported with
technical assistance on accessing the PLATO courseware from designated PaTTAN
and Intermediate Unit staff persons. Please
go to the PaTTAN web site in order to register. All participants must register through the PaTTAN website.
The registration fee must be paid before you start the course. Checks must made payable
to Lancaster-Lebanon Intermediate Unit #13. Upon
successful registration, each teacher will be provided with a packet of
materials from the PLATO company. The
packet will provide instructions on how to access the PLATO web site.
For
registration questions contact: John
Dellegrotto or Enie Murphy PaTTAN
Harrisburg 1-800-360-7282 717-541-4960 717-541-4968
fax To
register for any of these opportunities please visit the PaTTAN web site: www.pattan.k12.pa.us
and click on "Online Registration" PLATOR
Pre Professional Skills Simulated Test
Prep Package This
online test package from PLATO Learning, developed in partnership with ETS
Technologies, includes a simulation of the PPSTR test (Pre Professional Skills
Test) and PLATOR courseware aligned directly to the test. It gives students
an experience closely related to the actual test and provides diagnostic
placement for skill building in reading, writing and math. The Features
& Benefits The
PLATOR Pre Professional Skills Simulated Test package allows you to determine
each learner's skill levels and conduct periodic reassessments to determine
readiness. This online package: -Allows
students to practice for the PPST test so they feel more comfortable
when taking the actual assessment test - Scores practice tests automatically including using e-raterT automated online scoring engine from ETS Technologies for the essay portion of the writing test -
providing instant feedback so students can focus on areas of development -
Provides assessment and alignment in reading, writing and math based on results
of the simulated tests and skill proficiency -
Creates a learning path within PLATO Web Learning Network, using PLATO
courseware to provide instruction and fill identified skill gaps -
Includes courseware allowing learners to sharpen their skills in key
areas which increases their chance of passing the next time around -
Records student data and test scores to track individual and group
performance, providing teachers, administrators and students with valuable
reports to monitor progress and demonstrate results Learner
Outcomes Using
the PLATOR Simulated Test System, learners can: -
Reinforce readiness skills in preparation for the PPST test -
Receive immediate feedback regarding strengths and weaknesses in specific
objective areas including reading, writing, and math -
Reassess periodically to track progress and improve test scores -
Develop higher order thinking skills and problem solving strategies -
Use the customized learning path in PLATO courseware to close their skill
gaps RPPST
is a registered trademark of Educational Testing Service (ETS) RPLATO is a
registered trademark of PLATO Learning, Inc.
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