EYE: Utahs Support and Enhancement Program for Level 1 Teachers Praxis II: Principles of Learning an

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EYE Utahs Support and Enhancement Program for
Level 1 TeachersPraxis II Principles of
Learning and Teaching

• Davis School District
• Mentoring and Induction

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What is the Praxis II Principles of Learning and
Teaching Test?

• The PLT is a pedagogical test,
• one of four state EYE requirements, and
• is required for all teachers with a Level 1
  license whose employment or reemployment in the
  Utah public schools began after January 1, 2003,
  to advance to a Level 2 license.

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Which tests fulfill the EYE requirement?

• Praxis II Principles of Learning and Teaching
  (PLT)
• Early Childhood 0521
• Elementary (K-6) 0522
• Secondary (7-12) 0524

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How do I register for tests in the Praxis Series?

• On the web www.ets.org
• Bulletin
• Registration information
• You may register online or
  by mail
• Test codes
• Test centers
• State/Agency codes

PLT Registration and Test Fees apply
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When are the tests administered?

• Test Dates Register by
• Tests are typically given in Register ONE
• the months of January, month
  prior to
• March, April, June,
  taking the exam.
• July, September,
• November.
• CHECK with ETC for EXACT DATES

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Where are tests given?

• Check the bulletin for locations near you (U of
  U, WSU, SUU, USU, BYU, UVSC, etc).
• List as your first choice the location with which
  you are most comfortable.
• Early registrants are more likely to get their
  first choice.
• Register as early as possible.

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What do I need to take with me on test day?

• Registration ticket (When you register online,
  you will need to print out your registration
  ticket).
• 2 or HB pencils, a good eraser, and a blue or
  black pen (mechanical pencils cannot be used).
• Valid identification with signature and
  photograph (i.e. passport, drivers license,
  state, military, or national ID).

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Who sees my scores?

• The Utah State Office of Education (USOE)
  automatically receives your scores and records
  them in CACTUS.
• You may also have your scores sent to other state
  agencies or institutions of higher education.
• You will receive your own report.

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Can I be reimbursed for registration and test
fees for the PLT?

• Yes. When you pass the test with a score of 160
  or higher.
• Reimbursement typically takes 4-6 weeks.

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Number of Cases and Questions

• 4 case histories, each with 3 constructed-response
  questions
• 24 multiple-choice questions

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Content Categories

• Students as Learners (approximately 35 of
  total score)
• Student development and the learning process
• Students as diverse learners
• Student motivation and the learning environment

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Content Categories

• Instruction and Assessment (approximately 35 of
  total score)
• Instructional strategies
• Planning instruction
• Assessment strategies

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Content Categories

• Communication Techniques (approximately 15 of
  total score
• Effective verbal and nonverbal communication
• Cultural and gender differences in communication
• Stimulating discussion and responses in the
  classroom

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Content Categories

• Teacher Professionalism (approximately 15 of
  total score)
• The reflective practitioner
• The larger community

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Praxis Prep Class

• One full day of content using research-based
  strategies.
• 7 additional hours of study and Blackboard
  discussion.
• 1 semester lane change credit available to those
  who complete the course.
• When
• Check with the DSD Staff
• Development Department.
• Register on Oracle or by calling 402-5128.

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Praxis II Subject Area/ Content Tests

• Contact Davis School District NCLB Coordinator,
  for the precise information on the test you need
  to take.

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Multiple Choice

• There is no penalty for wrong answers.
• Never leave any answer blank.
• Its not what you know that matters, its just
  which circle you fill in.
• Do your work in the test booklet.

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PLT Constructed Response

• Details provide details, examples, and arguments
  to support the topic sentence
• Grammar, punctuation, spelling edit sentences to
  conform to standard usage
• Avoid passive construction write actively and
  avoid the passive voice
• Conclusion end the written assignment with a
  paragraph that summarizes your main points

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PLT Constructed Response

• You have only about seven minutes to write each
  response.

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Get yourself ready for the test

• Individual preparation
• Preparation with others

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One week to go

• Make sure you have your admission ticket
• Know where the test is given and
• how to get there.

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SaturdayTest Day

• Dress comfortably.
• Get together things to bring to the test
  registration ticket, photo identification,
  pencils, blue or black pens and eraser.
• Get to the test room at least 10-15 minutes
  before the start time
• Hand in your forms
• Follow the test taking strategies you
  have practiced