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I am getting ready to take the test in May and am worried about
the writing section. I am not a very good writer, and it's been
almost 19 years since I have had any math. Can you tell me if the
written part is technical writing? business? Any suggestions you
might have would be appreciated. Thansk n 10/20/07, DR wrote:
> Osman, I have examined your submission below a few times.
> I'm afraid that you may not be passing the written portion
> of the test based on grammar skills. Although it's not
> horrible, if you are making similar mistakes on the test,
> this could result in a failing score.
> Some examples of mistakes in your writing include:
> *completed all test required
> *for mathematics teacher
> *got all score required
> *repeated twice
> *makes this to happen
> *one could listen and
> *if one can give
>
> Could you have someone close to you record several short
> messages similar to the ones on the test? Only listen to it
> twice, similating the actual testing procedures. Then have
> someone with impeccable grammar skills check it for grammar
> first, then compare it to the message itself for accuracy.
> While listening to the tape, learn to take notes using very
> quick, short abbreviations for certain words. Then rewrite
> the passage correctly on the test. If you have any spare
> time, go back and correct or add to anything that you had
> not previously finished.
> Just try to mimic the test as best you can.
> Good luck. Don't give up!
>
>
>
> On 10/18/07, osman wrote:
>> Please help!
>> I have completed all test required for mathematics
>> teacher (7 -12) i.e praxis; APTTP Reading; math; writing
>> one time and got all score required, except the writing
>> portion. I've since repeated twice, and both resulted the
>> same score of 2. I don't know what I am doing that makes
>> this to happen. The other problem is that, there is no
>> sample audio that one could listen and practice. I will
>> appreciate if one can give me an advice about the writing
>> portion and where I can get an audio.
>>
>> Thanks in advance!
>> Osman

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