flteacherIt would be great if you post the August essay topics. I already saw one set but trying to learn the other pair. I am running out of time. Thanks in advance and good luck to everyone.
User123Hi everyone. I take my exam in a couple of weeks. Any luck finding out about the reading passages for this month and the other essay topics? Someone had posted the first two pair earlier this week.
Hi everyone, any help would be very thankful. Anyone take the test on August please post the passage. I need to pass it by the end of August to be able to retain my position. Thank you in advance.
I am a career changer (to teacher) so I'm on the alternative certification track. I am so excited and I've even been taking classes on teaching (no credit classes, even!) to learn as much as possible.
In 2013, when I was testing the waters on this new career track, I applied for my Statement of Eligibility. It said the only requirement was to take my subject are exam. I had taken the CLAST prior to 2002 so that satisfied my GKT. I finally finished me K-6 subject area exam. I re-applied for my Statement of Eligibility in June and am still waiting. I am so eager and excited to apply for jobs!
However, I noticed something on the FL Dept of Education website: in 2014, the Florida legislature changed the provision of taking the CLAST before 2002 in lieu of the GKT. I was crushed.
My question is: do I now have to wait and take the GKT to apply for teaching jobs or can apply and take the exam at a later date?
I have tried calling the FL Dept of Education AND my school district's certification department and I can't seem to get through to a human so I need help! Thank you SO much!
School2018Once you have your eligibility form you can apply and have one year to complete GKT. I took the CLAST as well and passed it the first try. Don't be discouraged if you have to take come portions of the GKT more than once.
Good morning, please I appreciate if someone knows the topics for this month, August...could you post it...because many people want to passed the test too.
Thank you sooo much to post the july essay topic. I took test today ( 07/24)..I got the following essay set :
Americans prefer browsing the internet as a pastime instead of reading books. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of browsing vs. reading.
Teachers are evaluated on four performance levels: highly effective, effective, needs improvement, or unsatisfactory. Using these four performance levels, analyze the benefits and challenges of an effective teacher.
Same reading passages like Barefoot Running, Ead Buchanan, day of dead and food comparison and acid- component in the paper ( 2 passages). I passed the reading and waiting for the essay score. NAVAED both essay and the reading helped.
AlexHi, I take the test in two days and I'm not sure how to write on the topic of internet vs reading books. Could someone break down how they wrote on that topic? Thank you
1)There are many theories about educating diverse population; discuss some strategies of teaching diverse students that teachers should use in the classroom.
2. District schools find it difficult to maintain the pace with technology Discuss two strategies to ease the gap between the art of technology and what is available in the classroom.
3. Americans prefer browsing the internet as a pastime instead of reading books. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of browsing vs. reading.
4. Teachers are evaluated on four performance levels: highly effective, effective, needs improvement, or unsatisfactory. Using these four performance levels, analyze the benefits and challenges of an effective teacher.
I've taken my GKTs, I completed and paid for the FL DOE application, sent in my transcripts to the DOE, and I have my TeacherMatch profile completed (for Miami Dade County).
How long do GKT results usually take? They sent that I passed the 3 multiple choice subtests but the essay is pending.
Also, how far away am I from receiving my Statement of Eligibility? Unless I'm mistaken that's what I need from the state to begin working.
flteacherMy state of elligibilty came after 3 months. But they said it was a busy period. Essay result usually takes 3 to 4 weeks. After you got your elligibilty you can apply for positions, you don't need to wait for essay result because even if you didn't pass the essay portion, after being hired, you will have one year to complete your GK. Good luck ;)
JeannieWhat helped me prepare for this test is using quizlet. I just wanted to say that I took GKT reading portion and finally passed. The passages I had were on day of dead and food comparison, Eats Buchanan and two others I can't remember. I hope this helps