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I didn't pass the MTEL- Foundations of Reading test

by Mr Sunge

Aug 20, 2011

I took and passed the Lit & communications MTEL tests, plus the English subject MTEL test on my first try...

But I recently took the MTEL Foundations of Reading test- and didn't pass. I'm devistated and feel like an utter failure. I will of course take it again- anyone here take that test and not pass the first time? The two essay ques...See More

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Cathy D. On 8/25/11, I hear u wrote: > On 8/20/11, Mr Sunge wrote: >> I took and passed the Lit & communications MTEL tests, plus >> the English subject MTEL test on my first try... >> >> But I recently took the MTEL Foundations of Reading test- >> and didn't pass. I'm devistated and feel like an utter >> failure. ...See More

May 19, 2016

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Kerri I had to take this MTEL more than once and I figured out the best way to make a study guide. Print up the practice test online and using a black sharpie, black out all the wrong answers using the answer key. Then use the test as your study guide. If you encounter any of the questions on the exam you will only recognize the right answer. Hope this ...See More

Jul 8, 2016

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History Mtel

by Pat

Sep 21, 2015

Hello.

Besides the one mtel practice test, there is not much out there for "official" study materials. Does anyone have a good study guide or suggestions on how to study? I failed first time around and do not want to fail again.

Thanks, Pat

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Lyn On 9/21/15, Pat wrote: > Hello. > > Besides the one mtel practice test, there is not much out > there for "official" study materials. Does anyone have a > good study guide or suggestions on how to study? I failed > first time around and do not want to fail again. > > Thanks, Pat

Hi Pat, I was wondering if ...See More

Jun 28, 2016

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Becoming a teacher

by Jay

Jun 10, 2016

Hello! I am currently in college and am going to graduate with a major in finance and a minor in social science education. I was looking into different jobs and was wondering teaching. In Massachusetts, would I be able to apply to become a teacher? I know that you need a bachelors degree, but I have a minor in Social Science education. Would I be a...See More

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Foundations of Reading Exam

by Cathy

May 19, 2016

Check out [link removed].

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SEI exam

by Jk

Feb 1, 2016

Has anyone taken the SEI exam instead of the class if so, how did you prepare for the open response? Thanks

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Laurie On 2/01/16, Jk wrote: > Has anyone taken the SEI exam instead of the class if so, > how did you prepare for the open response? Thanks

I took the SEI exam back in January failed by only two points am currently preparing to retake in early May. I recommend you visit a blog (Surgical Strikes 2.0) SEI MTEL awesomeness There are lots of g...See More

Apr 23, 2016

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MTEL early childhood

by Heather Dziembowski

Jan 21, 2016

I have taken this mtel about 5 times now and have gotten within two points the last two times! Talk about frustrating huh? Does anyone have any thoughts or helpful tips that could get me to that extra 2 points to get this over with!

Thanks

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Karen On 1/21/16, Heather Dziembowski wrote: > I have taken this mtel about 5 times now and have gotten > within two points the last two times! Talk about > frustrating huh? Does anyone have any thoughts or helpful > tips that could get me to that extra 2 points to get this > over with! > > Thanks

Have you passed? I just re...See More

Apr 21, 2016

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C & L - Writing

by NC

Apr 20, 2016

Hello, Looking for information on recent writing subtest essay question. Thanks.

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Communication and Literacy Test

by TG

May 25, 2015

Hi everyone,

I just took the Communication and Literacy test, both subtests. Of course, I am over-analyzing everything! I finished my essay, but did not have time to read it over for spelling errors, structural issues. I have some good arguments, but as it was the end of the test, I don't know how well I articulated everything. I had two m...See More

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Tracey That's just it, I am not sure how I did on the writing. I can't believe how quickly time went by. I had 30 seconds to read over the essays and two minutes to do a conclusion! It is a shame because overall, I had some good points, but there was one more thing I wanted to add. I just hope they look at the big picture and understand that writing a per...See MoreThat's just it, I am not sure how I did on the writing. I can't believe how quickly time went by. I had 30 seconds to read over the essays and two minutes to do a conclusion! It is a shame because overall, I had some good points, but there was one more thing I wanted to add. I just hope they look at the big picture and understand that writing a persuasive essay on a test is different than if it were for a grad school assignment! I actually have to take the Spanish test in July. I passed the NY one without studying. I'm looking for a book to brush up on the culture/history, but most study guides get bad reviews. Just praying I passed because I'm nervous that next time, I'll get an essay topic that I won't have as much to say as I did this last one. We shall see how much they scrutinize it. I wish the scores would come out early

n 5/25/15, Jarod H-M wrote: > While I have only ever scored for the French test, I would > imagine that if you did a solid job on the writing that you > will pass. > > > On 5/25/15, TG wrote: >> Hi everyone, >> >> I just took the Communication and Literacy test, both >> subtests. Of course, I am over-analyzing everything! I >> finished my essay, but did not have time to read it over >> for spelling errors, structural issues. I have some good >> arguments, but as it was the end of the test, I don't >> know how well I articulated everything. I had two minutes >> to write my conclusion. Also, my summary was 165 words, >> not 150. In hindsight, with less "brain fog" hehe, I >> realized I should have taken out a certain sentence, but >> what is done is done! I made it three short paragraphs >> and probably should have done two. The article itself was >> 5 long paragraphs so I felt that I needed to include what >> I did. Anyway, I am freaking out that I won't pass >> because of the writing section. I think it is evident >> that I can write; however, there may be some mistakes-- >> do you think they will grade things more holistically? I >> would hate to have to take this test again as I already >> got a teaching job in Mass. I live in NY and passed all >> four NY State tests with flying colors...five years ago! >> It is a bit frustrating to already have a master's >> degree, teaching experience, NY State Certification, and >> then think I may not pass the MTEL....how tough are they >> in grading, do you think? >> >> Also, did anyone receive their results before the score >> report date? The reading test was all multiple choice, so >> I'm wondering if perhaps the results will be in early. >> Thanks for reading! I'm just have a freak-out moment. >> With writing, I always need to revise and I took too long >> on the other sections.

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ChemTeacher On 5/25/15, TG wrote: > Hi everyone, > > I just took the Communication and Literacy test, both > subtests. Of course, I am over-analyzing everything! I > finished my essay, but did not have time to read it over > for spelling errors, structural issues. I have some good > arguments, but as it was the end of the test, I don't >...See MoreOn 5/25/15, TG wrote: > Hi everyone, > > I just took the Communication and Literacy test, both > subtests. Of course, I am over-analyzing everything! I > finished my essay, but did not have time to read it over > for spelling errors, structural issues. I have some good > arguments, but as it was the end of the test, I don't > know how well I articulated everything. I had two minutes > to write my conclusion. Also, my summary was 165 words, > not 150. In hindsight, with less "brain fog" hehe, I > realized I should have taken out a certain sentence, but > what is done is done! I made it three short paragraphs > and probably should have done two. The article itself was > 5 long paragraphs so I felt that I needed to include what > I did. Anyway, I am freaking out that I won't pass > because of the writing section. I think it is evident > that I can write; however, there may be some mistakes-- > do you think they will grade things more holistically? I > would hate to have to take this test again as I already > got a teaching job in Mass. I live in NY and passed all > four NY State tests with flying colors...five years ago! > It is a bit frustrating to already have a master's > degree, teaching experience, NY State Certification, and > then think I may not pass the MTEL....how tough are they > in grading, do you think? > > Also, did anyone receive their results before the score > report date? The reading test was all multiple choice, so > I'm wondering if perhaps the results will be in early. > Thanks for reading! I'm just have a freak-out moment. > With writing, I always need to revise and I took too long > on the other sections.

I really hate SUBJECTIVE tests like this. Scored by a person who just may not like your writing style or point of view. The Open response is 20&37; of the test score, so you need to do somewhat okay on it to get a passing score. Remember a 240 is a passing score.

When I did my Comm. and Lit MTEL exam, I felt a little rushed, especially with all the reading for the MC sections. The short open response essay I had to rush and the long essay also. I could have written better essays had I had more time. In the end I got a Limited score for both open responses, but did well on the MC responses and passed.

They don't release the scores until the day that they say they will. Usually around 5 PM.

Apr 20, 2016

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