TEPC 5000: An Overview of Teaching

True

A candidate should take the first content area test and pass prior to program admission. True False

Testing

A question about content area certification testing should be sent via email to: Instructor Testing Field supervisor General

False

A school district may hire individuals who have not yet passed a test. True False

False

All assignments are graded on a scale of 1 - Unacceptable, 2 - Acceptable, 3 - Target. True False

True

All teachers in Texas must be knowledgeable of the Code of Ethics. True False

True

At any time prior to obtaining a Field Experience position, you are eligible to increase your marketability by taking additional content tests in content areas under the program two test limit. True False

30

By state rule each candidate must accomplish how many hours of field-based observation prior to participating in a Field Experience? 15 30 45 60 None of the above

150

By state rule each candidate must complete how many hours of instruction prior to participating in a Field Experience? 80 150 300 10

The subject matter in which you will be teaching

Content Area means The subject matter in which you will be teaching The Chapter you are teaching Your college hours in your field The lesson for that day

True

Course work, comments, and emails, are professional communication and should be written using the rules of good grammar. True False

80

Except for this assessment, you will have to RETAKE an assessment if you have a grade less than 65 70 75 80

In the box on the assignment page in instructNET

How are assignments submitted to your instructor? In the box on the assignment page in instructNET Sent through the message board Sent through an e-mail All of the above

2

How many test attempts on a TEXES content exam may a candidate have once enrolled? 2 0 4 5

Daily or on a very frequent basis for program updates and announcements

How often should you check program-related emails and log into the iteachTEXAS instructNET homepage? At the beginning of each new semester Once a week Infrequently Daily or on a very frequent basis for program updates and announcements

True

If you are doing your Field Experience as a student teacher (Clinical Teaching), you must have ALL PROGRAM FEES paid by the end of the 14-week Clinical Teaching placement. True False

True

If you elect the internship option, your program balance must be paid in full by the end of your two-semester placement. True False

True

If you have been hired to teach full time in the classroom, you are said to be the Teacher of Record. True False

After 24 hours

If you must retake an assessment, when will the computer reset the assessment for you? Immediately After 12 hours After 24 hours After 3 days

Unacceptable

If you receive a grade of 1 on an Assignment, that means that your work is Unacceptable Acceptable Target Excellent

True

In the event you do not hear from your Field Supervisor within a week of the start of school or from the time you are hired, contact the iteachTEXAS office. True False

The computer

Instructional courses are opened for you by which means? Your instructor Your supervisor Dr. Huber The computer

True

Instructor feedback on an assignment can be accessed by clicking on the arrow by the assignment grade. True False

True

Instructor feedback on an assignment should always be reviewed. True False

By the end of your Field Experience which is two semesters for hired candidates or 14 weeks for the clinical candidate

Once you begin your Field Experience, when should all program requirements be completed? Two complete school years Six months By the end of your Field Experience which is two semesters for hired candidates or 14 weeks for the clinical candidate Immediately

True

Prior to program admission you can test through ETS as a Pre- Admission Content Test as often as you like up to 5 attempts per content area. True False

True

Questions answered incorrectly on an assessment can be viewed by clicking on the arrow by the grade. True False

Glossary

Relevant terms and their definitions are included at the end of each course in the Web links Supplemental Readings Appendices Glossary

True

Since the information on this assessment is critical to your program success, this is the only assessment that requires 100 percent mastery. If you do not score 100 percent, you should review your missed questions before re-taking the assessment. True False

True

The Clinical Teaching Practicum option to fulfill the state Field Experience requirement is completed over a 14-week period. True False

True

The candidate must make copies of his Statement of Eligibility (SOE) form to provide to the school districts as s/he applies and interviews. True False

Educational Testing Service - ETS

The following is the provider of state certification tests. Texas Education Agency - TEA Educational Testing Service - ETS State Board for Educator Certification - SBEC Paper Based Test - PBT

True

The internship (when you are hired as a teacher of record) is completed over two semesters. True False

True

The observation log is located in the folder labeled "Forms." True False

Texas Education Agency

What does the acronym TEA stand for? Triple Evaluation Area Texas Education Agency Texas Evaluation Association Texas Education Association

All of the above

What must be accomplished prior to applying for your Standard Certificate? All coursework (TEPC 5000-5800) completed Content test and PPR passed Field experience successfully completed Program balance of zero (fees paid in full) All of the above

A. and B.

What should be included when sending an email to your instructor? Course number Assignment number Page number A. and B.

B. and C.

What will you find in the Forms Folder? SOE form Observation Log Ethics Affirmation Form B. and C.

Prior to acceptance into the program

When should your 1st content area certification test be taken? Whenever you want to take the test Prior to acceptance into the program On the next test administration date after you are accepted into the program, if not taken prior to acceptance After you have been certified

False

When you are hired, you should submit your Statement of Eligibility to the hiring principal. True False

All of the above

Which of the following steps must be accomplished prior to the end of your field experience? Completed instructional coursework, TEPC 5000-5600 Passed content test for your teaching area Completed pass the PPR Paid your program balance in full All of the above

False

You must contact the office via email to change your name or update your email address. True False

1

You must make corrections and resubmit an assignment when your assignment is graded as a 1 2 3 4

True

You will need to contact your instructor for review and reset of an assignment or assessment if you are unsuccessful in more than three attempts. True False