Re: Washington Educator Skills (WEST-E) 026 Math teachers ex

Bill

Posted on 10/03/11

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The Mathematics subtest is 110 questions, so I wouldn't
recommend combining it with other WEST tests.

I took the West-E a couple weeks ago and passed. I took 4
hours to complete the test, and I spent the last hour
checking answers. The test was mainly conceptual questions,
and the calculator wasn't really helpful. I think the
calculator can be more of a distraction than anything.

My best advice is to review linear algebra and calculus, eat
a good breakfast, and get a good night's sleep.

26 is epic.

On 7/21/11, luckygrrl1 wrote:
> No, I'm taking the WEST-B math and reading and the
> WEST-E secondary math 026
> in the same test session. I'm not worried about the
> WEST-B because yes, it's basic. I'm worried about the
> WEST-E because that is the test that my school wants me
> to pass in order to student teach in October. I go to a
> school online in Arizona and they don't tell me which
> test to sign up for, only that it has to be the
> equivalent to the Praxis. I mistakenly signed up for
> the WEST-B and just last week found out I need the
> WEST-E. So, I added the WEST- E to my test time and now
> I have to take all three tests together since they
> won't let me drop the WEST-B at this time. So any help
> would be much appreciated! :) On 7/21/11, Luckygrrl1
> wrote:
>> I'm taking this test in two days and I am seriously
>> nervous and am having some major anxiety about it.
>> I've been studying subjects that have been suggested
>> in this thread and I've actually found that if I have
>> an idea of what to study for I can find tutorials on
>> YouTube that have saved me so much time as opposed to
>> reading the 120 page study guide (which I most likely
>> never get through). I didn't find out that I had to
>> take this test until about a week ago so I'm thankful
>> for the YouTube tutorials. I did also buy some
>> practice tests from a website but I have no idea how
>> closely they mirror the actual exam. Also, I
>> unfortunately didn't know that the 5 hours that we
>> are given to complete the exam is also the same 5
>> hours that we are given if we've signed up for any
>> other tests, such as the WEST-B math and reading like
>> I signed up for. I was however told by test scheduler
>> that these tests are designed to be combined within
>> the 5 hours but it has added extra pressure and
>> anxiety for me. If you have any other suggestions on
>> what subjects to study for PLEASE post!
>>
>> Thanks!!
>>
>>
>> On 7/04/11, Myrtle Walcott wrote:
>>> Did you pass the test? I'm studying for it now and
>>> would like to know if your study guide helped you?
>>>
>>> Please respond ASAP
>>>
>>> Myrtle
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On 4/01/10, Shannon wrote:
>>>> I am studying right now for the test in two
>>>> weeks. I found an awesome website that seems to
>>>> match the study guide questions and flashcards
>>>> from Amazon. It is regentsprep.org. There are
>>>> great lessons, practice questions and multiple
>>>> choice tests, mostly all with answers. I haven't
>>>> found anything else this close.
>>>>
>>>> I don't think they look at scores when hiring
>>>> because it is so hard to pass. The advisor at
>>>> Evergeen State College told me it has one of the
>>>> highest fail rates. How is that for motivation?
>>>> I've been studying a lot. It seems like my
>>>> education has a lot of holes in it . . .
>>>>
>>>> Hope you find regentsprep.org as helpful as I have.
>>>>
>>>> Shannon
>>>>
>>>> On 4/01/10, Greg (from California) wrote:
>>>>> I took the WEST-E Math test back in January. I
>>>>> didn't study at all and I passed it (by a few
>>>>> points...I hope they don't look at scores when
>>>>> making employement decisions!)
>>>>>
>>>>> Bob's advice is sound. I teach middle/high
>>>>> school math up to geometry, and I found many of
>>>>> those concepts on the test. HOWEVER, areas I
>>>>> would advise focusing on: The basics of matrix
>>>>> math, basic calculus (skim a calculus for
>>>>> dummies pamphlet or similar for concepts. I
>>>>> recall one or two questions about integrals and
>>>>> differentials, but it was mainly CONCEPTS of
>>>>> calculus, not actually DOING calculus...if that
>>>>> makes sense. When I left the test, my plan if I
>>>>> needed to take it again was to concentrate
>>>>> SOLELY on matrix math and calculus concepts,
>>>>> because those were the two areas I haven't seen
>>>>> in 20 years! But someone was looking out for me
>>>>> and I passed!
>>>>>
>>>>> It would also be a good idea to brush up on
>>>>> logarithms, rules of exponents, etc. Read the
>>>>> index to an algebra I and an algebra II
>>>>> textbook. If you can do 70-80%, you should
>>>>> pass. If you need to brush up on the certain
>>>>> areas, do so.

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