Re: Would be Teachers Trouble with (Praxis) ETS
Posted by Julianne on 4/27/08

On 9/06/07, Tom wrote:
> On 8/27/05, that is why wrote:
>> On 8/01/05, lori wrote:
>>> On 4/26/05, sharon venezia wrote:
>>>> On 7/16/04, Genevieve wrote:
>>>>> It has been discovered that (Praxis) The company that
>>>>> Conducts the ETS Test have messed up on over 4000 test.
>>>>> (Praxis) We are looking for Would be tearches that have
>>>>> taken the ETS Test more then 3 times and have found they
>>>>> have failed by Mere points. Many believe that they are
>>>>> scamming those taking the test to earn profit. If you feel
>>>>> your test was wrongly marked we would like to hear from
>>>>> you. Please e-mail me at danielle Avida@aol.com
>>>> I will be taking the praxis in June and will let you know
>>>> what my experience is.
>>>>
>>>> I can tell you that Microsoft is doing the same type of scam
>>>> with the Microsoft Certification tests which are given by a
>>>> third-party contractor. I attended the New Horizons
>>> Computer
>>>> School in Miami, FL, where students who were acing practice
>>>> tests and knew the programs inside out could not pass the
>>>> certification exams. Some students even repeated the
>>> courses
>>>> and still could not pass. This seems to be a standard type
>>>> of scam. I am glad that someone is looking into it.
>>>
>>>
>>> In response to the ETS/PRAXIS scam, I whole heartedly agree!
>>> I just got the results from my third attempt, and failed
>>> again! I have contacted my state Governor, Attorney General
>>> and DESE and so far have only received a response from a man
>>> at DESE, who disagrees with my concerns (he calls them
>>> allegations). I am now trying to make phone calls,today, to
>>> my local government officials; senators, my congressman and
>>> also my state treasurer who is an associate of mine.
>>> My beleif is that the state education departments are
>>> receiving some of the monies from ETS/PRAXIS. As I wrote to
>>> DESE, if they are in fact funneling money to the state or
>>> federal government, I will find out!
>>
>>
>> That is exactly why the person on the phone called them
>> allegations and won't do anything. You have no evidence not even
>> anything that hints at the idea of impropriety, let alone
>> criminal. It is purely speculation on your part. This
>> speculation is fueled solely by your inability to pass the test.
>> Funneling money since you failed a test 3 times? Perhaps you
>> should study more, I suggest reviewing the sections on logic and
>> critical thinking.
>
> PRAXIS LACKS STANDARDS!!!
> I have taken the Praxis twice and have failed last time by 2
> points. The test has no standards for 2 reasons: 1) It is
> subjective with different people grading tests. How can it be a
> standardized test if different people are grading each test. 2) I
> was angry at the size of the desk top given. It was difficult to
> read and respond to essay questions juggling questionaire and
> answer sheets. I have since discovered that a relative of mine is
> a proctor of the praxis at a local college and found out that
> spacious long tables are used and that they do not adhere to the
> time limitations. If students need a minute or two to finish it's
> granted. When I wrote to Praxis to notify them they simply
> admitted the desk top sizes may vary by the institution hosting
> the test. They admitted there are differences at each location.
> How is that A STANDARDIZED TEST????


I agree with many of the above comments. I took the test twice and failed both times by 1
point. Which is hard to believe since I had more points on my second test, plus, I finished
the entire test. Of course, when I made comments about how the score is inaccurate, I
received the same response, "The score is correct" with no positive feedback as to what I
did wrong. It is completely absurd that a test has to validate my teaching abilities. What
ever happen to communicating with the Principal?

Posts on this thread, including this one

• Would be Teachers Trouble with (Praxis) ETS, 7/16/04, by Genevieve.
• Re: Would be Teachers Trouble with (Praxis) ETS, 4/26/05, by sharon venezia.
• Re: Would be Teachers Trouble with (Praxis) ETS, 8/01/05, by lori.
• Re: Would be Teachers Trouble with (Praxis) ETS, 8/27/05, by that is why.
• Re: Would be Teachers Trouble with (Praxis) ETS, 9/06/05, by It's not a fake!!!.
• Re: Would be Teachers Trouble with (Praxis) ETS, 10/17/06, by Lisa.
• Re: Would be Teachers Trouble with (Praxis) ETS, 4/30/07, by Daren C Lyford.
• Re: Would be Teachers Trouble with (Praxis) ETS, 9/06/07, by Tom.
• Re: Would be Teachers Trouble with (Praxis) ETS, 9/06/07, by Tom.
• Re: Would be Teachers Trouble with (Praxis) ETS, 10/26/07, by Hmmm......
• Re: Would be Teachers Trouble with (Praxis) ETS, 2/14/08, by Kelli .
• Re: Would be Teachers Trouble with (Praxis) ETS, 3/28/08, by cv leflore.
• Re: Would be Teachers Trouble with (Praxis) ETS, 4/27/08, by Julianne.
• Re: Would be Teachers Trouble with (Praxis) ETS, 4/28/08, by Adam.
• Re: Would be Teachers Trouble with (Praxis) ETS, 4/28/08, by april.
• Re: Would be Teachers Trouble with (Praxis) ETS, 7/18/08, by Numer Locklear.
• Re: Would be Teachers Trouble with (Praxis) ETS, 8/02/08, by Amanda Oconnell.
• Re: Would be Teachers Trouble with (Praxis) ETS, 8/02/08, by Amanda Oconnell.
• Re: Would be Teachers Trouble with (Praxis) ETS, 8/12/08, by Suzanne Rioux.
• Re: Would be Teachers Trouble with (Praxis) ETS, 8/30/08, by Donnell Jones.