Hi folks, here is the web site for the BIG fairfield county job fair on March 29 at Roger Ludlowe Middle School in Fairfield. Secondary teachers can arrive beginning at 8:45 a.m., elementary teachers at 10 a.m. Follow the special instructions provided on the site.
I am planning on taking the Chemistry Praxis II exams for the first time. Can anyone who has taken them tell me how hard they are, what kind of questions they ask, anything? I am scared to death! Also, what is the best way to study for them? I just recently graduated with a BS in chemistry and education.
One question about who the father of chemistry is. I studied a lot abou...See MoreCrystal, When I took the exam in January I felt like I failed horribly, but I got my results the other day and I ended up getting the lowest score possible to pass. I studied the wrong materials and that is why I thought I failed. Here is what I remember from the test.
One question about who the father of chemistry is. I studied a lot about Thompson, de Broglie, etc. and it was a waste of time. Several questions about periodic trends including: Which ion/elements has the largest atomic radius. Which ion is more electronegative. One galvanic cell question. One question about calibrating a thermometer. One question about storing caustic materials in glass containers. One question about the light spectrum and what wavelength of light a spectrometer should be set to in order to capture the absorption of a green substance. Two or three questions on alpha particles, alpha decay, gamma rays, etc. Essentially, radioactivity. A few questions on Gibb's free energy, entropy, and enthalpy. Which of the following compounds is not part of acid rain production.
There were very few questions on laboratory techniques and safety practices.
The best peice of advice I can give you is bring a watch or timer with you and to skip most questions that you don't know the answer to immediately and then come back to those. The proctors of my exam were awful with time updates (there was no clock in the room) throughout the exam and I ended up leaving three questions blank because I was expecting a one minute notice, but instead all i got was "time is up".
Good luck. Feel free to ask me any more questions.
On 1/19/12, Crystal wrote: > I am gearing up to take my test in March and I have many of the > same questions that have been ask. I have been out of school for > 8 years. I am studying AP Chemistry for dummies, Chemistry: The > self teaching guide, Chemistry homework helpers, and I have the > science praxis study guide. > Hanson, How did your test go? Do you have any advice? > > On 1/11/12, Hanson Ely wrote: >> Hello, I am taking this exam on Saturday and I > noticed >> that no one responded to your question but I thought perhaps >> you could help me out with the same questions you were having >> before you took it. All help is appreciated. >> >> Thanks >> >> On 3/05/08, Carol wrote: >>> >>> >>> I am planning on taking the Chemistry Praxis II exams for >>> the first time. Can anyone who has taken them tell me how >>> hard they are, what kind of questions they ask, anything? >>> I am scared to death! Also, what is the best way to study >>> for them? I just recently graduated with a BS in >>> chemistry and education. >>> >>> Thanks for any help.
On 3/05/08, Carol wrote: > > > I am planning on taking the Chemistry Praxis II exams for > the first time. Can anyone who has taken them tell me how > hard they are, what kind of questions they ask, anything? > I am scared to death! Also, what is the best way to study > for them? I just recently graduated with a BS in > chemistry and education. > > Thanks for any help.
I'm currently doing my student teaching & will be finished with my Master's in School Health Education in May. I'm wondering if there are any health teachers out there that can give me some advice. I'm NOT going to be dual certified in Physical Education & I'm hearing that this will hurt my job opportunities. Does anyone have any thoughts on this? Thanks!!!
I am a junior math major in MA and have already taken math subject area tests --- both the Mass test (MTEL) and CT test (Praxis II) --- and passed.
I am particularly interested in teaching middle school mathematics upon graduation. I've noticed that several states, including CT, also offer a middle school mathematics exam for prospective teachers. Does anyone know if I would be required to pass those exams, even though I've already passed the (presumably) more difficult ones?
You do not need the middle school mathematics exam if you passed the high school one (029), though it wouldn't hurt to have both. From my experiences, most middle schools prefer the 7-12 certification to the 6-8 certification because it shows that you are more highly qualified in math (because it is more difficult).
However, most middle schools also look for aspects/classes that are specifically geared towards middle school students. At my interviews, I was asked why I like middle school students, what I know about their emotional, physical, and psychological growth, and why I want to teach middle school (as opposed to high school).
I absolutely love middle school -- it's a great age and I have fun at work every single day. We need more middle school math teachers, so you shouldn't have any problem getting hired!
Good luck! :)
On 3/21/08, AAK wrote: > Hi, > > I am a junior math major in MA and have already taken math > subject area tests --- both the Mass test (MTEL) and CT test > (Praxis II) --- and passed. > > I am particularly interested in teaching middle school > mathematics upon graduation. I've noticed that several > states, including CT, also offer a middle school mathematics > exam for prospective teachers. Does anyone know if I would > be required to pass those exams, even though I've already > passed the (presumably) more difficult ones? > > Thanks in advance! > AAK
All important questions about certification (Praxis, etc) should be run past the state Dept of education. Go to their main web page and you will find a spot to email them. That is the best, most reliable route. They usually respond within 24 hours. Don't stake your career on what a well-intended teacher has to say on a chatboard.
> You do not need the middle school mathematics exam if you > passed the high school one (029), though it wouldn't hurt to > have both. From my experiences, most middle schools prefer > the 7-12 certification to the 6-8 certification because it > shows that you are more highly qualified in math (because it > is more difficult). > > However, most middle schools also look for aspects/classes > that are specifically geared towards middle school students. > At my interviews, I was asked why I like middle school > students, what I know about their emotional, physical, and > psychological growth, and why I want to teach middle school > (as opposed to high school). > > I absolutely love middle school -- it's a great age and I have > fun at work every single day. We need more middle school math > teachers, so you shouldn't have any problem getting hired! > > Good luck! :) > > On 3/21/08, AAK wrote: >> Hi, >> >> I am a junior math major in MA and have already taken math >> subject area tests --- both the Mass test (MTEL) and CT test >> (Praxis II) --- and passed. >> >> I am particularly interested in teaching middle school >> mathematics upon graduation. I've noticed that several >> states, including CT, also offer a middle school mathematics >> exam for prospective teachers. Does anyone know if I would >> be required to pass those exams, even though I've already >> passed the (presumably) more difficult ones? >> >> Thanks in advance! >> AAK
Sacred Heart and UNH also have MAT programs...nfm/blockquote>
On 3/27/08, Christina T. wrote: > I am looking to get an MAT degree in secondary education > after i graduate CCSU with a degree in english. > > could you give me schools in CT that offer this degree? i > tried searching online and the only school that comes up > is Quinnipiac.
Try the state department of education website and look for teacher preparation programs. There should be a list of schools that come up in a pdf format.
On 4/05/08, Sacred Heart and UNH also have MAT programs...nfm wrote: > On 3/27/08, Christina T. wrote: >> I am looking to get an MAT degree in secondary education >> after i graduate CCSU with a degree in english. >> >> could you give me schools in CT that offer this degree? i >> tried searching online and the only school that comes up >> is Quinnipiac.
Hello I have just applied to the ARC program to become a Spanish Teacher, I am getting a bit nervous seem I can't seem to get info on what to expect in regard to salary. I live in New London county but would communte to another county if need be. I have been in the insurance business for 15 years, serving as a translator/interpreter of insurance contracts with a decent salary . I recently decided to go into teaching, am I making a mistake? Is it possible to earn 50k as a Spainish teacher? I'd like to teach high school. Thank you
Hi Melissa, Your subject doesn't matter much when it comes to your salary. Degree and years of teaching experience will affect your salary. As a first year teacher you can expect to earn anywhere from $38,000 to $45,000 (depending on if you have a masters degree and what the schools salary scale it). As for which counties pay the best, I can't say I know the answer to that, urban areas tend to pay more- but that's because it's more challenging, the number of classes/students you teach may also come into play. Good luck!
On 3/30/08, Melissa wrote: > Hello > I have just applied to the ARC program to become a Spanish > Teacher, I am getting a bit nervous seem I can't seem to > get info on what to expect in regard to salary. I live in > New London county but would communte to another county if > need be. I have been in the insurance business for 15 > years, serving as a translator/interpreter of insurance > contracts with a decent salary . I recently decided to go > into teaching, am I making a mistake? Is it possible to > earn 50k as a Spainish teacher? I'd like to teach high > school. > Thank you
Actually, the subject you teach could affect your salary if there is a shortage of teachers who are qualified to teach that subject. I know many teachers, myself included, who were bumped up on the salary scale for being certified to teach in a shortage area. Spanish certainly qualifies.
On 3/30/08, Saundra wrote: > Hi Melissa, > Your subject doesn't matter much when it comes to your > salary. Degree and years of teaching experience will affect > your salary. As a first year teacher you can expect to earn > anywhere from $38,000 to $45,000 (depending on if you have a > masters degree and what the schools salary scale it). As for > which counties pay the best, I can't say I know the answer to > that, urban areas tend to pay more- but that's because it's > more challenging, the number of classes/students you teach > may also come into play. Good luck! > > > On 3/30/08, Melissa wrote: >> Hello >> I have just applied to the ARC program to become a Spanish >> Teacher, I am getting a bit nervous seem I can't seem to >> get info on what to expect in regard to salary. I live in >> New London county but would communte to another county if >> need be. I have been in the insurance business for 15 >> years, serving as a translator/interpreter of insurance >> contracts with a decent salary . I recently decided to go >> into teaching, am I making a mistake? Is it possible to >> earn 50k as a Spainish teacher? I'd like to teach high >> school. >> Thank you
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Cost: FREE FOR EDUCATORS (includes Scout Leaders and Camp Counslers) When: Tuesday, May 6, 2008 4-7PM (Last Admittance at 6PM) Where: XL Center: 1 Civic Center Plaza, Hartford, CT 06103
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The Titanic Exhibition is educational and fun for all ages!! Don't miss out!!
The Exhibition has been designed with a focus on the legendary RMS Titanic's compelling human stories as best told through nearly 300 authentic artifacts and extensive room re-creations. Visitors are quickly drawn back in time to 1912, as each receives a replica boarding pass of an actual passenger upon entrance. The Exhibition will then takes guests on a chronological journey through life on the Titanic. Attendees will marvel at authentically recreated first and third class cabins, view the Ship's Boiler Room, feel the temperature drop as they press their palms against the iceberg, and learn of the passengers and their countless stories of heroism and humanity.
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On 4/15/08, Lisa Feigenbaum wrote: > YOUR VOYAGE BEGINS NOW..... > > Cost: FREE FOR EDUCATORS (includes Scout Leaders and Camp > Counslers) > When: Tuesday, May 6, 2008 4-7PM (Last Admittance at 6PM) > Where: XL Center: 1 Civic Center Plaza, Hartford, CT 06103 > > RSVP NOW BY GOING TO: [link removed]
On 4/15/08, Lisa Feigenbaum wrote: > YOUR VOYAGE BEGINS NOW..... > > Cost: FREE FOR EDUCATORS (includes Scout Leaders and Camp > Counslers) > When: Tuesday, May 6, 2008 4-7PM (Last Admittance at 6PM) > Where: XL Center: 1 Civic Center Plaza, Hartford, CT 06103 > > RSVP NOW BY GOING TO: [link removed]
Hello! I am moving to CT this summer and have applied to a couple of districts already. I was amazed when I was called already by a district requesting an interview.
I thought most districts would do hiring in August (when I would be in CT)...?
Are CT schools required to interview a certian number of applicants even if they already know they will be hiring an "insider"? That is how it is in CA, so being called for an interview does not mean a liklihood of being hired.
Every town/district operates differently, so it's hard to say. Schools are required to post internally first for a certain number of days before the ad is posted in the paper; my guess is if they are calling you for an interview either no one in the school has applied or they are treating everyone on the same level ground. The schools hiring and interviewing now are ones that have known in advance someone in a position already budgeted for is leaving; the ones interviewing over the summer are hiring for new positions that needed to wait for the budget to pass or for positions where the people informed them at the last minute they would be leaving. The number of people depends on the type of position: if you are looking for an elementary position, and you were offered an interview, I would take it; there are often 200+ applicants for those positions. It's easier to get a job if you are have certification in math, sciences, technology, special ed., or another speciality area.
I don't know if this was helpful . . . I guess if your budget allows you to fly out for an interview why not? You could get a job now and relax over the summer!
On 4/18/08, California2Connecticut wrote: > Hello! > I am moving to CT this summer and have applied to a couple > of districts already. I was amazed when I was called > already by a district requesting an interview. > > I thought most districts would do hiring in August (when I > would be in CT)...? > > Are CT schools required to interview a certian number of > applicants even if they already know they will be hiring > an "insider"? That is how it is in CA, so being called for > an interview does not mean a liklihood of being hired. > > Is it worth flying out for an interview?
One question about who the father of chemistry is. I studied a lot abou...See More