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Salem State MTEL prep class

by jill

Apr 11, 2010

Hello- Has anyone taken Salem State's MTEL prep class for the Early Childhood test? I was wondering if they only go over the practice test or if they include additional information about the subject matter on the test. Thanks!

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MTEL general curriculum

by AndiAide

Apr 15, 2010

I have been searching for information on the MTEL general curriculum test for weeks! I'm looking to find out #1) if formulas are given #2) approximately how much of the test is discrete math, calculus, and statistics #3) ANY OTHER HELPFUL INFORMATION WOULD BE AMAZING! Thanks for all your help in advance!

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rr On 4/15/10, AndiAide wrote: > I have been searching for information on the MTEL general > curriculum test for weeks! I'm looking to find out #1) if > formulas are given #2) approximately how much of the test > is discrete math, calculus, and statistics #3) ANY OTHER > HELPFUL INFORMATION WOULD BE AMAZING! Thanks for all your > hel...See More

Apr 16, 2010

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Chuck Zucco No formulas are given. There is a good practice exam online on the DOE website.

Chuck Zucco

On 4/16/10, rr wrote: > On 4/15/10, AndiAide wrote: >> I have been searching for information on the MTEL general >> curriculum test for weeks! I'm looking to find out #1) if >> formulas are given #2) approximately how m...See More

Apr 18, 2010

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Want to teach in NYC or CT?

by Achievement First

Apr 22, 2010

Achievement First is hiring teachers K-12, all grades and subject areas!

Achievement First is a charter school management organization started in July 2003 by the leaders of Amistad Academy, a high performing charter school in New Haven, CT. A non-profit, 501 (c)(3) organization, Achievement First is creating a network of achievement-gap c...See More

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C&L test

by robin

Apr 26, 2010

lease explain what essay topics could be on the new Persuasive composition exercise. Are they geared for students who are becoming a teachers?

If you have taken the new C&L test, please let me jniw what it is like?

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Jaron Hightower-Mills On 4/26/10, robin wrote: > Please explain what essay topics could be on the new > Persuasive composition exercise. Are they geared for > students who are becoming a teachers? > > If you have taken the new C&L test, please let me jniw what > it is like?

Apr 26, 2010

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Jaron HM There is a sample test on the MTEL website that is very similar to the real thing. The sample test is at [link removed].

The persuasive essay is related to some topic about education like whether classes should be group by ability level.

Apr 26, 2010

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C&L test

by robin

Apr 26, 2010

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Michael Do you have an Email?

On 4/26/10, robin wrote: > Please explain what essay topics could be on the new > Persuasive composition exercise. Are they geared for > students who are becoming a teachers? > > If you have taken the new C&L test, please let me know what > it is like? > > Also, please send me a sample essa...See More

Apr 27, 2010

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robin On 4/26/10, robin wrote: >> Please explain what essay topics could be on the new >> Persuasive composition exercise. Are they geared for >> students who are becoming a teachers? >> >> If you have taken the new C&L test, please let me know what >> it is like? >> >> Also, please send me a sample ess...See More

Apr 27, 2010

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writing prompts for the Cand L:writing test

by Susan

Apr 29, 2010

Any ideas what the composition topics could be?

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Jarod HM Go to the MTEL website and look at the sample test. It gives you a good idea of the type of topics.

Apr 30, 2010

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Certification

by Elona

May 3, 2010

I received an email from the MA department of education 2 days ago telling me that I have earned my preliminary license. However, I do not have any official document to prove that I'm certified. I'm applying to schools who need proof of certification. How can I prove that I'm certified? Shall I print that email? Will I receive an official certifica...See More

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jo/ma Yes, you will get an official certificate, hopefully sooner than later. In the meantime, print the email and use it as your proof of certification. All school employers are very aware of the backlog over at DESE. Good Luck!

On 5/03/10, Elona wrote: > I received an email from the MA department of education 2 > days ago telling me tha...See More

May 3, 2010

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Elona Thank you for your response. I received an official certificate by mail yesterday.

On 5/03/10, jo/ma wrote: > Yes, you will get an official certificate, hopefully sooner > than later. In the meantime, print the email and use it as > your proof of certification. All school employers are very > aware of the backlog over at DESE....See More

May 5, 2010

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MLK Scholarship for High School Seniors Needs Applicants!!!

by Shanel Lindsay

May 10, 2010

lease tell all High School Seniors! The National Bar Association's MLK Drum Major for Advocacy Competition needs applicants. The deadline for essays is March 25th. This competition gives the students a chance to compete regionally for $1,000 and an expenses paid trip to Louisiana in August for the chance to win more money!! Applicants have a great ...See More

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History MTEL

by SSP

May 11, 2010

I'm taking the history MTEL for the first time in July. Does anyone have any advice? I can't seem to find much on the internet. Thanks!

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Chuck Zucco I have a great MTEL history if you are interested.

On 5/11/10, SSP wrote: > I'm taking the history MTEL for the first time in July. > Does anyone have any advice? I can't seem to find much on > the internet. Thanks!

May 17, 2010

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