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Texas Teacher Exam 4
Certification Study Sheets
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Alternative Certification candidates have to complete their pre-service requirements before getting their probationary certificate. Which of the following is NOT a pre-service requirement | 16 hours of student supervision in extracurricular activities |
| Sam has completed his alternative certification training and now needs to take the TExES content exam and PPR. Which entity will administer these exams for Sam? | Educational Testing Service (ETS) |
| True or False: Dual certifications make a candidate more marketable in middle and high schools. | True |
| Which of the following is a requirement for a probationary certificate | All of the above: Have a conferred bachelor's degree and letter of acceptance into an Alternative Certification Program Meet the "Highly Qualified" status under NCLB Act Complete all pre-service requirements |
| If you do not have any formal teaching experience, what should you put on your résumé under the "Education Related Experiences" section | List any activities where you have supervised students |
| Which of the following is something a candidate should avoid during the interview process | Double-checking that you have answered the interviewers' questions correctly |
| What is the best way to ensure a smoother interview process? | Research the district or school ahead of time. |
| Which of the following should be included in the profile of your application | Your demographic information |
| Where can you find a listing of all the districts in a particular area | The Regional Service Centers |
| Which of the following is a best practice following an interview or prescreening at a job fair? | Write a handwritten thank-you note to the principal or interviewer |
| Principal Rodriguez is planning on interviewing Mike for an open science position in her building. She thinks it would be a good idea to include the Science Department chair, the strongest science teachers in the interview. | Panel interview |
| Where on the Texas Teachers' intern portal will you find information about your first steps after securing a job? | Under "Your Internship Year |
| According to the ETS website, what change has occurred in TExES exam retake policy in 2013-14 | Candidates must wait at least 45 days before being permitted to retake the TExES. |
| Based on projections from the National Center for Education Statistics, the majority of the country will experience which of the following over the next decade? | An increase of more than 5% in student enrollment in public elementary and secondary schools |
| When was the first Alternative Certification program created | 1985 |
| Joleen has been contacted by the Human Resources Department of Best Independent School District and invited to come in for an interview with the principal and her team for a middle school math position. What type of interview? | Screening interview |
| True or False: Leslie is in her senior year of college and would like to get her alternative certification. If all goes as planned, she will graduate at the end of the semester. | 'False'. |
| Dana wants to be a high school volleyball coach. She registers for the Physical Education EC-12 TExES exam only. Why might Dana have a hard time finding a coaching position? | Most districts want their coaches to have an additional content area certification |
| John is going to a job fair in his area. What is the most appropriate attire for John? | More than one answer is correct: Business casual Suit and Tie Incorrect Wind pants and tennis shoes |
| Janie wants to get her Gifted and Talented certification, but notices that the test is listed as “supplemental.” What does Janie need to know about this test | All of the above: This certification is meant to pair with another certification. This is a test only seasoned teachers can take. This certification must accompany a Special Education certification. |