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Math Teacher Question

by NYteacher

May 1, 2009

I am currently a Mathematics teacher in a New York City middle school and in the process of relocating to Connecticut. I have a graduate degree in Mathematics Education, 4 years teaching experience and have taken the three New York State Teaching Exams: Liberal Arts and Sciences Test (LAST), Assessment of Teaching Skills—Written (ATS–W)& Co...See More

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Math Teach to Harry Harry, as far as i know, one can teach two grades below certification level. So, with a 7-12 certification, one can teach to grade 5. That assumes one can handle kids that age. I sure can't... :(

On 5/03/09, Harry wrote: > If you got over a certain score on the SAT's, they will waive > Praxis I (don't remember the amount, I think it'...See MoreHarry, as far as i know, one can teach two grades below certification level. So, with a 7-12 certification, one can teach to grade 5. That assumes one can handle kids that age. I sure can't... :(

On 5/03/09, Harry wrote: > If you got over a certain score on the SAT's, they will waive > Praxis I (don't remember the amount, I think it's like an 1100, > I had a 1200 or so and got the waiver). This is true even if > you took it a million years ago. You will have to pay ETS > (about $50 I believe) to send your scores over to the CT Dept. > of Education and it may take awhile for them to find if you took > it a long time ago (I took mine in 1984 and it took them 2 weeks > to send it). > > Praxis II 0061 (for grades 7-12 math) is a pretty tough (but > multiple choice and you can use a calculator) test, but it is > graded on a 100-200 scale, so a 137 isn't too hard to get. > About 3/4 of the states use Praxis (the test the SAT people > create for teachers) and most states require anywhere from a 130- > 150 to pass (I think NJ also requires only a 137, and DE, MD and > VT require a 141, for example). > > This brings up a question I have. I'm joining ARC I this summer > for Middle Grades (4-8) Math. I took Praxis II 0061 because I > applied to Math for America, and one nice perk even if you don't > get in (or even get an interview) is they pay for you to take > Praxis II 0061 and Praxis II 0063 (a much harder test on Proofs > and Models). I believe 4-8 Math is CT certification 229 and > normally requires Praxis II 0069 test (Middle Grades Math). I > asked ARC I if I would need to take that Praxis II test in the > end (0069 requires a 158 in CT, but I got a 149 on 0061 and the > 0069 sample test I looked at seemed like I'd get more than a 158 > on it), one person there said "no" because I already took > a "higher" math exam and passed, another said I would only get > hired for 7-8 and not 4-6 if I didn't take and pass Praxis II > 0069 (which may not matter, since I think most jobs in teaching > 4-8 Math out there are in 7-8 anyway). > > Does anybody know the answer for sure? Any help much > appreciated. > > > On 5/01/09, Math Teach wrote: >> >> I think you would need the Praxis 2 for Math. Don't worry. >> Passing score is 137 in Connecticut for 029 7-12 >> certification. If you have a pulse, you'll make it. The one >> for Middle school is even easier. >> >> On 5/01/09, NYteacher wrote: >>> I am currently a Mathematics teacher in a New York City >>> middle school and in the process of relocating to >>> Connecticut. I have a graduate degree in Mathematics >>> Education, 4 years teaching experience and have taken the >>> three New York State Teaching Exams: Liberal Arts and >>> Sciences Test (LAST), Assessment of Teaching Skills—Written >>> (ATS–W)& Content Specialty Test in Mathematics (CST). I >>> have looked on [link removed]!

May 5, 2009

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Harry Thanks. At my orientation, since it was in the Dept of Ed building in Hartford, someone in the Dept. was able to give me my answer and I don't have to take another Praxis II.

On 5/05/09, Math Teach to Harry wrote: > > Harry, as far as i know, one can teach two grades below > certification level. So, with a 7-12 certification, one ...See MoreThanks. At my orientation, since it was in the Dept of Ed building in Hartford, someone in the Dept. was able to give me my answer and I don't have to take another Praxis II.

On 5/05/09, Math Teach to Harry wrote: > > Harry, as far as i know, one can teach two grades below > certification level. So, with a 7-12 certification, one can teach > to grade 5. That assumes one can handle kids that age. I sure > can't... :( > > On 5/03/09, Harry wrote: >> If you got over a certain score on the SAT's, they will waive >> Praxis I (don't remember the amount, I think it's like an 1100, >> I had a 1200 or so and got the waiver). This is true even if >> you took it a million years ago. You will have to pay ETS >> (about $50 I believe) to send your scores over to the CT Dept. >> of Education and it may take awhile for them to find if you took >> it a long time ago (I took mine in 1984 and it took them 2 weeks >> to send it). >> >> Praxis II 0061 (for grades 7-12 math) is a pretty tough (but >> multiple choice and you can use a calculator) test, but it is >> graded on a 100-200 scale, so a 137 isn't too hard to get. >> About 3/4 of the states use Praxis (the test the SAT people >> create for teachers) and most states require anywhere from a 130- >> 150 to pass (I think NJ also requires only a 137, and DE, MD and >> VT require a 141, for example). >> >> This brings up a question I have. I'm joining ARC I this summer >> for Middle Grades (4-8) Math. I took Praxis II 0061 because I >> applied to Math for America, and one nice perk even if you don't >> get in (or even get an interview) is they pay for you to take >> Praxis II 0061 and Praxis II 0063 (a much harder test on Proofs >> and Models). I believe 4-8 Math is CT certification 229 and >> normally requires Praxis II 0069 test (Middle Grades Math). I >> asked ARC I if I would need to take that Praxis II test in the >> end (0069 requires a 158 in CT, but I got a 149 on 0061 and the >> 0069 sample test I looked at seemed like I'd get more than a 158 >> on it), one person there said "no" because I already took >> a "higher" math exam and passed, another said I would only get >> hired for 7-8 and not 4-6 if I didn't take and pass Praxis II >> 0069 (which may not matter, since I think most jobs in teaching >> 4-8 Math out there are in 7-8 anyway). >> >> Does anybody know the answer for sure? Any help much >> appreciated. >> >> >> On 5/01/09, Math Teach wrote: >>> >>> I think you would need the Praxis 2 for Math. Don't worry. >>> Passing score is 137 in Connecticut for 029 7-12 >>> certification. If you have a pulse, you'll make it. The one >>> for Middle school is even easier. >>> >>> On 5/01/09, NYteacher wrote: >>>> I am currently a Mathematics teacher in a New York City >>>> middle school and in the process of relocating to >>>> Connecticut. I have a graduate degree in Mathematics >>>> Education, 4 years teaching experience and have taken the >>>> three New York State Teaching Exams: Liberal Arts and >>>> Sciences Test (LAST), Assessment of Teaching Skills—Written >>>> (ATS–W)& Content Specialty Test in Mathematics (CST). I >>>> have looked on [link removed]!

May 7, 2009

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Social Studies Praxis II Exam

by Monica Wilsn

May 4, 2009

Hi, everyone. I am trying to help my best friend find out some information about the Social Studies Praxis II Exam. I was lucky and found a section of the teachers.net website where many of the upcoming and current Art teachers worked together and posted many of the questions and/or topics located on the Praxis II Exam for Art Knowledge Content. Is...See More

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Ralph Marshall On 5/04/09, Monica Wilsn wrote: > Hi, everyone. I am trying to help my best friend find out > some information about the Social Studies Praxis II Exam. I > was lucky and found a section of the teachers.net website > where many of the upcoming and current Art teachers worked > together and posted many of the questions and/or topics &g...See More

May 8, 2009

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Anyone know what is on the Social Studies Praxis II?

by Monica Wilson

May 4, 2009

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Carney Sandoe and Associates

by courtney

May 20, 2009

I applied to Carney Sandoe, and get rejected, even with Ivy league school credentials. Ok, I can take it. However, I was dismayed when both times I contacted them to find out WHY I was rejected, I received no reply. VERY unprofessional.

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Another Carney Sandoe reject with no response On 5/20/09, courtney wrote: > I applied to Carney Sandoe, and get rejected, even with Ivy > league school credentials. Ok, I can take it. However, I > was dismayed when both times I contacted them to find out > WHY I was rejected, I received no reply. VERY > unprofessional.

Blame the economy. They are getting a lot more appl...See More

May 21, 2009

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If you can't get a job...

by JobSeeker

Jun 3, 2009

I just saw a clip on WFSB. It had a state representatine claiming there is a shortage of math and science teachers in CT.

That's funny. I have a rejection letter from a school principal saying that they "had a tremenous interest" in the math teacher position at their school.

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jobs?

by Teecher

Jun 5, 2009

Is this year especially slow in getting replies to applications? I heard math teachers are having a hard time finding a job!

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JobSeeker According to a state representative who was qoted by WFSB, there "is a shortage of math and science teachers" in Connecticut. That's funny, I have in my posession, two letters from schools saying that there were many applicants for one math teacher position".

The "math teacher shortage" is a myth. They should go back and make the passing m...See More

Jun 5, 2009

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Anonymous It probably depends on the district. I imagine in coveted rich, suburban districts that even for math and science there are much more applicants than openings whereas in inner-city "urban" districts is where the "shortage" exists.

On 6/05/09, JobSeeker wrote: > According to a state representative who was qoted by WFSB, > there "is a ...See More

Jun 6, 2009

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becoming an art teacher

by Anonymous

Jun 8, 2009

hello everyone, i am currently thinking of going back to school to become an art teacher (i'm in my early 40's) and have always thought about doing this. It will take me about 2.5 years to complete an undergraduate degree in elem. art ed. Then I can think of my masters, after hopefully teaching a year or so. My question is, are there jobs in CT for...See More

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flutetoot Hi

I went back and got certified in Music & English 3 years ago, and I still don't have a job! The best thing I got was a long- term sub job for music, but music was now cut from the budget so I am back on the job hunt :(

If you really feel a strong desire, you can go back to school and become an art teacher - perhaps the job ...See More

Jun 9, 2009

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Craft Tag Sale

by Celeste Smith

Jun 17, 2009

I'm having a craft tag sale. Lots of items that you could use in your classroom. Paper, alphabet stickers, tools, etc. Saturday, June 20th 10am-2pm 27 Forest Hills Dr. West Hartford, CT

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CT Kinder Teacher- Postcard Exchange

by Lisa

Jun 24, 2009

Hello Kinder Teachers, Please email me with your school address ASAP if you would like to join a postcard exchange for 2009-2010. We will be writing 3 facts about our states and sharing one favorite Kindergarten song/game for the other states to sing/try during meeting. I will send you the labels to print and complete instructions when I have all o...See More

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Early Retirement Incentives: Survey for all Teachers

by Perplexed

Jun 25, 2009

This survey concerns all teachers; novice and veteran.

Please take time to complete this survey. It is for a thesis statement. I would appreciate your thoughts and opinions. Results will be posted at the end of July, 2009.

Thank you so much...so much,

EA

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