> "In my opionion it is pretty easy, I know different states want
> different scores but if you cannot pass it, you should not be
> teaching (sorry to seem blunt). Make sure you know your basic
> chemistry, Newton's Laws, basic ecology, cell biology. You
> should be fine, don't sweat it."

I disagree. It was easy to me also, and I passed it the first-go-
around, but my husband, who is also a high school science
teacher, had to take it THREE times to pass it. He doesn't do
well on tests, and never has- thats nothing new. However he is
an AWARD WINNING TEACHER (both a state and regional teacher of
the year) and most definitely belongs in the classroom. I
don't want anybody to be discouraged if they don't pass the first
time. Some people aren't good test takers, and it really doesn't
reflect on your ability as a teacher. Its just a 'hoop' you
have to jump through to be 'certified', similar to the darn
state tests the kids have to pass in order to receive credit for
classes

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