Hello my husband and I plan on moving to Oregon, summer 2007. He can teach math plus he has a Masters. So he will hopefully not have a problem getting hired, I however will struggle. I have a multi subject with Masters but no teaching experience. We already bought a house, in Redmond (it is being rented). I plan to sub, and he will teach. Within a year I hope to be hired. Does our dream seem like it could become a reality? Please provide your opinions and information. Thanks. Email me also.
On 1/25/10, Lacey wrote: > I lived in Bend for a year, subbed during that time. I got one > interview just on my own. The teacher's fair was completely > pointless. You get time with principals, but when they don't have > openings, what are they supposed to do? I never did get a position in > Bend, this was in 2004-2005. > Anyone know if the conditions are any better now? I have moved back to > AZ but want to be in OR.
My grammar isn't too good and I'm afraid of taking a CBEST once again.... I had easily passed the reading and the math section without any studying on the first time, however, I didn't passed the writing: (It's always the section topic on the writing section that I didn't pass...) Has anyone order the CBEST program on line?
Please let me know exactly how I should prepare for the writing section.
My advice is, don't write in essay form. When I took the test in 2000, I responded in bullet form. Remember to answer all the questions in the one essay. Don't leave anything out. CBEST officials are not testing spelling, nor grammar. They are specifically looking if you answered all the questions within the given essay. Best of luck!
On 9/27/06, qrtye wrote: > have you examined these
On 10/18/06, LCruz wrote: > My advice is, don't write in essay form. When I took the test in 2000, I responded > in bullet form. Remember to answer all the questions in the one essay. Don't leave > anything out. CBEST officials are not testing spelling, nor grammar. They are > specifically looking if you answered all the questions within the given essay. Best > of luck! > > On 9/27/06, qrtye wrote: >> have you examined these
I just wrote off the top of my head in essay form. Since you don't know what the topic will be about in advance you have to use your creative writing skills. I really just BS my way through it. Don't stress to much over it otherwise you will get a writing block, just pretend you are explaining it someone. Just do your best on the punctuation and don't waste too much time correcting it. But remember to leave enough time to proof read when you are done. Good Luck!
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Hello All, I'm experiencing a moment of panic about the Constructed Response portion of this test. I just received my scores and I did very well on the Content Knowledge. I also got above average scores for the first and third of the Constructed Responses, but for the second essay about Global Traditions, I received a zero, no points at all. I can't remember what that second essay was about and my fear is that, somehow, in my stressed state, I completely neglected to do it. I don't know how many versions of this test they administer, but if anyone has taken it recently, and remembers what their second essay was about, please let me know. I just need a little something to jog my memory so I can determine whether I'm an idiot for writing a terrible essay or I'm an idiot for leaving out a response. Thanks so much. mica
I took this test and found it VERY difficult. I think I'll have to take it again. Has anyone taken this test twice? Was it the same the second time around?
On 10/19/06, mica wrote: > Hello All, I'm experiencing a moment of panic about the > Constructed Response portion of this test. I just received > my scores and I did very well on the Content Knowledge. I > also got above average scores for the first and third of > the Constructed Responses, but for the second essay about > Global Traditions, I received a zero, no points at all. I > can't remember what that second essay was about and my fear > is that, somehow, in my stressed state, I completely > neglected to do it. I don't know how many versions of this > test they administer, but if anyone has taken it recently, > and remembers what their second essay was about, please let > me know. I just need a little something to jog my memory so > I can determine whether I'm an idiot for writing a terrible > essay or I'm an idiot for leaving out a response. Thanks so > much. mica
I am a graduate student at Texas A&M University, Corpus Christi. I am conducting research for my master's degree in Curriculum & Instruction, specializing in math. Specifically, I created a survey regarding the role of virtual manipulatives in today's mathematics classroom. I am in the process of distributing this survey to as many mathematics teachers as possible. Your help would be greatly appreciated. Below is a direct link to the survey:
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PLEASE forward this e-mail on to any teachers you know who are currently teaching mathematics-- elementary, middle, or high school. With your help, I hope to receive results from all over the country.
Any help you can provide in publicizing this survey is greatly appreciated.
What are the chances of getting hired as an elementary teacher in Corvallis? I'm interested in moving there from California and have a strong track record with 20 years of experience in a large district. Are they interested in experienced teachers or do they primarily hired OSU grads?
My husband and I are being transferred to the Medford area. I would like to find out what the outlook for teaching in this area. Are the districts hiring? Is the market stable or are districts laying off teachers? Thanks, Lisa
On 11/04/06, Lisa wrote: > My husband and I are being transferred to the Medford area. > I would like to find out what the outlook for teaching in > this area. Are the districts hiring? Is the market stable > or are districts laying off teachers? Thanks, Lisa
If you are a teach students in grades 4-9, we invite you to participate in a special pilot study for a federally funded research project, the e-Learning for Educators Initiative.
The Technology and Assessment Study Collaborative (inTASC) at Boston College is conducting a pilot study to examine the characteristics of test items that will be used in the large-scale research project and you may be eligible to participate in this pilot study. You will only need to complete an online survey, and administer two online tests to your students, and you will eligible for a $100 stipend.
ELIGIBILITY
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In addition to the feedback about your students’ performance, the first 140 teachers to complete the requirements (10 in each sub-content area) will receive $100 for each sub-content area. Completing the requirements means taking the teacher survey and administering both tests to your students.
REQUIREMENTS
You can participate in multiple sub-content areas (listed below). Participation requirements are:
• You will take one online survey, estimated to take 30-45 minutes to complete. • You will administer two online tests to a class of at least 15 students. Each test takes one full class period; the total amount of participation time needed from your students is two class periods. You will need Flash v8 or higher to administer the students tests. This software is free for download at [link removed]
These requirements are for each sub-content area chosen. The sub-content areas are:
4th and 5th Grade ELA sub-content areas: • Vocabulary • Reading Comprehension: Narrative • Reading Comprehension: Expository • Writing 5th and 6th Grade Math sub-content areas: • Fractions • Algebraic Thinking • Measurement
7th and 8th Grade ELA sub-content areas: • Vocabulary • Reading Comprehension: Narrative • Reading Comprehension: Expository • Writing 8th and 9th Grade Math sub-content areas: • Proportional Reasoning • Functions • Geometric Measurement
For more information about the study and to sign up, please visit:
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Once you sign up, you will be directed to the Teacher Management Page. Here you can download the files “Pilot Instructions” and “Stipend and Contact Information” for further details.
You can also contact the researchers at efe.[email removed].
If you teach students in grades 4-9, we invite you to participate in a special pilot study for a federally funded research project, the e-Learning for Educators Initiative.
The Technology and Assessment Study Collaborative (inTASC) at Boston College is conducting a pilot study to examine the characteristics of test items that will be used in the large-scale research project and you may be eligible to participate in this pilot study. You will only need to complete an online survey, and administer two online tests to your students, and you will receive a $100 stipend.
This study will conclude on Friday, December 8, so sign up now and participate! We need your help to collect data for this important study! For more information, or to sign up, please visit [link removed]
ELIGIBILITY
In order to be eligible you must: • Be a teacher in grades 4- 9 • NOT be a teacher in the following list of states. (The larger research study will occur in these states and thus these teachers cannot participate in the pilot study). o Alabama o Delaware o Kentucky o Mississippi o Missouri o New Hampshire o Pennsylvania o West Virginia • Be able to administer an online test to a class of students.
COMPENSATION
All teachers who participate will receive instant feedback about student performance. You can use this feedback to assess your students and inform future instruction.
In addition to the feedback about your students’ performance, the first 140 teachers to complete the requirements (10 in each sub-content area) will receive $100 for each sub-content area. Completing the requirements means taking the teacher survey and administering both tests to your students.
REQUIREMENTS
You can participate in multiple sub-content areas (listed below). Participation requirements are:
• You will take one online survey, estimated to take 30-45 minutes to complete. • You will administer two online tests to a class of at least 15 students. Each test takes one full class period; the total amount of participation time needed from your students is two class periods. You will need Flash v8 or higher to administer the students tests. This software is free for download at [link removed]
These requirements are for each sub-content area chosen. The sub-content areas are:
4th and 5th Grade ELA sub-content areas: • Vocabulary • Reading Comprehension: Narrative • Reading Comprehension: Expository • Writing 5th and 6th Grade Math sub-content areas: • Fractions • Algebraic Thinking • Measurement
7th and 8th Grade ELA sub-content areas: • Vocabulary • Reading Comprehension: Narrative • Reading Comprehension: Expository • Writing 8th and 9th Grade Math sub-content areas: • Proportional Reasoning • Functions • Geometric Measurement
For more information about the study and to sign up, please visit:
[link removed]!”
Once you sign up, you will be directed to the Teacher Management Page. Here you can download the files “Pilot Instructions” and “Stipend and Contact Information” for further details.
You can also contact the researchers at efe.[email removed].