What is the Teacher Certification Test like?

Sounds like you’re taking the TeXes tests. I can’t tell you too much about the generalist EC-4 because I took Generalist 4-8. I can tell you that it will be a long test, probably about 175-200 questions. Not all of the questions will count; some are field test questions for future tests. You will have questions in all the subject areas, and they will be grouped by subject area as well, so you’ll have a bunch of social studies questions, bunch of science, etc.

As for the PPG, there will be a lot of questions about teaching situations.

For both tests, the best test strategy I can give you is to think to yourself what is the best possible answer no matter what. Don’t think about money, don’t think about what your principal might tell you to do, don’t think about not having a resource or service available, don’t think about that parent that you just can’t get a correct phone number for. Think “utopian” answers, the ones that involve the most ideal situation or response to a need.

One last thing, the testing website where you register for the tests has “testing strategy” books. These books do not give you an entire sample test, but they do provide several sample questions. They also give a breakdown of what will be covered on the test, broken down by percentage and basically a general idea of what you need to know. I would suggest reading those strategy books, doing the sample questions, and reviewing those breakcowns. Also, the region service center for your area may provide test preparation classes. I don’t know what area you live in or are testing in, but I can give you these links:

Website you register for tests through:

http://texes.ets.org/

Generalist EC-4 study guide:

http://texes.ets.org/assets/pdf/testprep_manuals/101_generalistec_4_55004_web.pdf

PPG EC-4 study guide:

http://texes.ets.org/assets/pdf/testprep_manuals/100_pedprofrespec_4.pdf

Map with links of all education service centers:

http://www.tea.state.tx.us/ESC/?8234398102229Nav=|&NodeID=231

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