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Re: The Ks license tests are so hard to pass
Posted by kara on 8/27/08
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.
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