Take it the 6th time & think positively. You will eventually pass it. Go to
the library & check out books on passing the test in your program area. I did
this for the Literature Exam. I also passed the PPST the first time & the
enxt exam. But the Lit. exam - well - no one can read every novel in the
world. So it depends on what exam you get & rather you are familiar with the
literature listed. My sixth time, I think I put a "C" on any/all answers that
I was not sure of the answer - and passed. Good luck.
On 1/03/09, Jai wrote:
> I took the praxis and PLT exams in May of 2007. I didn't think they were
> hard at all. I graduated from Pittsburg State in May of 07 and there is a
> big push for the university to have a low fail rate on these exams. I
> don't think I know anyone who has taken either the Praxis or PLT and had
> to take either test, let alone both, more than twice. Most everyone passes
> it the first time. The Praxis is the content knowledge, the basic concepts
> and fundamentals of teaching, the PLT is application based where you
> assess a case study and respond as to how the teacher should proceed with
> instruction, parent/professional relationships, aligning to standards,
> ethics etc... I'll be taking the Praxis II in March to extend my licensure
> to include special education. (My master's degree will be complete in May
> 09) I am not concerned about taking the tests nor do I have any doubts
> that I will perform as I typically have in the past.
>
> As for being licensed in Kansas with a current certificate from NY. I have
> no idea! I would take the advice to check the KSDE site.
> http://www.ksde.gov. I know a teacher who moved here from Ohio, Cinncinati
> area, and is having to continue her education with a master's in special
> ed. in order to teach in the position in which she was hired. If I
> understand correctly what is acceptable in Ohio isn't supported by Kansas.
> So it is best to check into the licensing requirements.
>
> On 9/15/08, Jamie Spruk wrote:
>> On 8/27/08, kara wrote:
>>> On 8/23/08, moving to Kansas wrote:
>>>> Is this a Praxis II Test? I've taught for 16.5 years and will be
>>>> moving to the Topeka, Kansas area during the summer of 2009. I'm
>>>> so tired of taking a different test for every state that my
>>>> husband has been relocated to!!! I guess I'd better get started
>>>> now!
>>>> Thanks, in advance, for any help/suggestions you can give me.
>>>>
>>>> On 5/31/08, KS wrote:
>>>>> I graduated from ESU May 07 and have been trying to pass the
>>>>> elementary education instruction, assessment test that is a
>>>>> graduation requirement as well as license requirement for the
>>>>> state of Kansas. I do not know if you would have to take it to
>>>>> renew your license. But as a new teacher it is required to
>>>>> teach as well the the PLT which is the written test that has
>>>>> to also be passed. They have a score requirement of a 163 and
>>>>> I just found out that my fifty try on the elem. ed
>>>>> instruction, assessment test I was off by seven points for the
>>>>> third time. It SUCKS!
>>>>> On 5/31/08, LD wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> I fear that I feel that I am totally out of the loop on this
>>>>>> one. I am currently a stay at home mom, but have kept my
>>>>>> teaching license. I haven't taught in a classroom for almost
>>>>>> 7 years. Are you currently a practicing teacher or is this
>>>>> a
>>>>>> new test for licensure?
>>>>>> Sorry if I sound ignorant.
>>>>>> Thanks,
>>>>>> LD
>>>>>> PS...I graduated from ESU, too. It's a great program!
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On 5/24/08, Ks wrote:
>>>>>>> I have taken the the elementary education curriculum test
>>>>>>> for the fifth time now. I believe this test is pointless.
>>>>>>> I passed the PLT the first time and think it is more
>>>>>>> important because it gives you the situations of teaching
>>>>>>> and since it is a written test, it shows your real
>>>>>>> knowledge. Is there anyone else who is having a hard time
>>>>>>> passing this test? I am a graduate of ESU and proud to say
>>>>>>> I have passed on of the hardest programs for becoming an
>>>>>>> elementary teacher. That is what ESU is know for.
>>>>>>> Thanks,
>>>>>>>Hello, i read your post and I had a question. I live in NYC and I
>>> intend on moving to Olathe Kansas next year. I took all 3 of the NYS
>>> teacher certificaion exams. Do you think these will transfer to
>>> Kansas. Im 40 years old and have not been in school in years. I would
>>> hate to have to take more tests. I am so tired of the NYCBOE. I was
>>> born in kansas and have always wanted to move back.
>>
>> Hi, I am a senior college student majoring in secondary education
>> history. The tests all depend on what your state requires for you to
>> get a teaching license. So if NY and KS require the same tests, then
>> you should not have to take any more. I'm not sure about if you already
>> have a license. I don't know though, what you are going to be teaching,
>> elementary or secondary. To find out whether or not your tests will
>> transfer to Kansas, you should try going to http://www.ets.org. When
>> you get to this page, you will see a heading that says 'Tests'. click
>> on praxis. On the next page, you will see a box which says State
>> Testing Requirements. Click on the state you wish to see and it will
>> explain what tests are needed to teach and obtain a license in that
>> state. I hope that this helps.

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