Re: FTCE Physics and Chemistry
Posted by: Science Teacher on 6/27/09
Well if you have an educational background in Physics and Chemistry
then you should not be failing this test. If you are failing you
should not be teaching the subject. Knowing and teaching a subject
DO go hand and hand.
On 6/27/09, Stacy wrote:
> To: I know this sounds mean.
> You know its good to know that I have chose a field where
> collegues support one another and try to help. I ask you for
> help.... you have no right to say the things you said! You don't
> know my educational backing. As for my students... don't worry
> about them. At least they will have a compasionate teacher which
> is more than I can say for yours!
>
> On 6/27/09, I know it sounds mean... wrote:
>> ... but if you can't pass the certification tests, you
>> shouldn't be attempting to teach those subjects! On most
>> FTCE's you only need to score around 60%. if you can't do
>> that without cramming via study guides, you aren't fit to
>> teach the material.
>>
>> Find something you excel at and get certified in it. That way
>> you won't be shortchanging our students with your
>> shortcomings.
>>
>>
>>
>> On 6/26/09, Stacy wrote:
>>> I am desperately trying to pass my certifications in
>>> physics and chemistry. Does anyone know where I can find
>>> practice questions that are actually like the test. The
>>> study guide download from the cert website is completely
>>> unhelpful as is the xam study guides. I have failed each
>>> once already and I am retaking in July. I can't afford to
>>> fail again. THanks for any help.
