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