Transcript EARLY CHILDHOOD BLOCK ORIENTATION

EARLY CHILDHOOD
BLOCK
Praxis II Seminar
Spring 2013
Praxis II Exam
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The Praxis II exam is required for teacher
certification by Mo. Dept. of Elem. & Sec.
Education (DESE).
You should take the Praxis II at the end of
Block III or the beginning of student
teaching. Do not take it before Block III.
This website has important information for
you:
http://www.semo.edu/eese/praxis2.htm
Praxis II Exam
What test should you take?
Early Childhood majors
(Birth – 3rd grade certification):
Education of Young Children
 Test Code 0021 – Paper
 Test Code 5021 – Computer
Qualifying score: 166
Praxis II Exam
What test should you take?
Early Childhood majors, adding Elem. Educ.
(Birth – 6th grade certification):
To be “highly qualified” to teach 4th – 6th grades, you
must have a qualifying score on
Elementary Education: Curriculum, Instruction,
and Assessment
Test Code 0011 - Paper
Test Code 5011 – Computer
Qualifying score: 164
MO Dept. of Elem. & Sec. Education
Teacher Certification Changes
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Praxis II discontinued
New MO Content Exam: Fall 2014
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Taken end of junior year
Must pass each subtest area
New MO Performance Assessment: Fall
2014
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Replaces Teacher Work Sample
Externally scored
Where do you find out information
about your Praxis II test?
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Test at a Glance (TAAG)
Number of questions, format, and
weighting of scores
Content categories
Sample test questions
http://www.ets.org/Media/Tests/PRAXI
S/pdf/0021.pdf
Education of Young Children
exam
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90 multiple choice questions (80% of
test weight)
3 short constructed-response questions
(20% of text points)
2 hour time limit
Education of Young Children
Multiple choice test categories and
number of questions
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Early Childhood Development: 16
Teaching and Supporting Diverse Children: 14
Creating a Developmentally Appropriate
Learning Environment: 17
Teaching and Learning: 22
 Instructional Process
 Content Knowledge
 Assessment
Professionalism, Family, and Community: 21
Education of Young Children
Constructed response test categories
and number of questions
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Demonstrating Knowledge of Teaching :
3 constructed-response
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Teaching and supporting diverse children
or Creating a developmentally appropriate
learning environment
Relationships with Families or
Professionalism
Assessment, Curriculum, or Instruction
Education of Young Children
Sample Multiple Choice Question
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Ms. Craig asks her students to write the
word sailboat. Levi spells the word
PKLLEEP. At which of the following
levels is Levi spelling?
A. Transitional
B. Conventional
C. Pre-phonemic
D. Phonemic
Education of Young Children
Sample Multiple Choice Question
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Ms. Craig asks her students to write the
word sailboat. Levi spells the word
PKLLEEP. At which of the following
levels is Levi spelling?
A. Transitional
B. Conventional
C. Pre-phonemic
D. Phonemic
Education of Young Children
Sample Multiple Choice Question
Which of the following early childhood
programs was launched in 1965 in an effort to
give economically disadvantaged children
advanced preparation for the intellectual and
social challenges of elementary school?
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High / Scope
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Montessori
C.
Bank Street Model
D.
Project Head Start
Education of Young Children
Sample Multiple Choice Question
Which of the following early childhood
programs was launched in 1965 in an effort to
give economically disadvantaged children
advanced preparation for the intellectual and
social challenges of elementary school?
A.
High / Scope
B.
Montessori
C.
Bank Street Model
D.
Project Head Start
Education of Young Children
Sample Multiple Choice Question
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Which of the following descriptions of
physical development is typical for a 6 yr. old
child?
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A. Walks on tiptoe, begins to skip, draws in
circular motions
Gallops, able to draw designs, including letters
Likes to skip, somersault, copy designs, including
letters
Stands on tiptoe, kicks ball forward, able to screw
and unscrew lids
Education of Young Children
Sample Multiple Choice Question
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Which of the following descriptions of
physical development is typical for a 6 yr. old
child?
A. Walks on tiptoe, begins to skip, draws in circular
motions
B. Gallops, able to draw designs, including letters
C. Likes to skip, somersault, copy designs, including
letters
D. Stands on tiptoe, kicks ball forward, able to
screw and unscrew lids
Multiple Choice Test Taking
Tips
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Read carefully
Underline important details
Determine WHAT the question is asking
Eliminate the obvious wrong answers to
determine the “best answer”
“Least” “Not” and “Except” are key
words that ask for a choice that doesn’t
fit
Education of Young Children
Sample Constructed Response
Question
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Part A: The parents of your kindergarten
students will be coming into your room for
parent/teacher conferences. List FOUR
materials that the parents would see in a
learning center that will promote visual and
auditory skills related to reading.
Part B: Based on principles of child
development and learning, explain how each
of these chosen materials will foster a child’s
visual and auditory skills related to reading.
Education of Young Children
Sample Constructed Response
Question
You are planning an integrated unit on plants and seeds
for the diverse learners in your first-grade class.
 Part A: Describe one developmentally appropriate,
plant-related activity that integrates the following
disciplines:
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Science
Language arts
Mathematics
Part B: Describe the conceptual understanding the
activity will address in each content area.
Elementary Education Exam
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110 multiple choice questions
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2 hour time limit
http://www.ets.org/Media/Tests/PRAXIS/
pdf/0011.pdf
Elementary Education Exam
Topics and Questions
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Reading and Language Arts – 38
Mathematics - 22
Science - 11
Social Studies - 11
Arts and Physical Education - 11
General Info: Curriculum, Instruction,
and Assessment - 17
Praxis II exam Qualifying
Score
The MO Dept. of Elem. & Sec. Ed sets this
qualifying score:
 Education of Young Children – 166
 National median score: 183
 Southeast median score: 187.45 (2010-2011)
 Southeast Score Range in 2011-2012:
150 - 196
 Southeast Early Childhood program:
100% pass rate (2006 – 2010), 97.5% (20102011), 95.24% (2011-2012)
Preparing for Praxis II:
Study Suggestions
Use all of the preparation materials available!
http://www.ets.org/praxis/prepare/materials/00
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 Free study guides: Tests at a Glance
 Purchase study guide (eBook - $22.95)
 Organize a study group.
 Develop a Study Plan
 Review your notes from any classes related to
test topics.
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Preparing for the Praxis II:
Final Suggestions
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Take a sample test – decide how to
pace yourself.
Don’t try to cram– start preparing early!
Finish your review a few days before
the test.
Look over checklist “Are You Ready?”
Rest well the night before the test.
Questions?
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This power point presentation is
available on Dr. Ray’s websites:
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http://cstl-coe.semo.edu/jaray
Email:
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[email protected]