- •Contents
- •Введение
- •Introduction
- •In groups of two or three discuss the following points and report back to the class on your major conclusions.
- •Vocabulary enrichment
- •Vocabulary practice
- •If you are looking for a career that will … and excite you. If you want to make a real difference in the lives of children. If you are ready to make an … on the future. Then New York needs you!
- •In groups of two or three discuss the following points and report back to the class on your major conclusions.
- •Vocabulary enrichment
- •Teacher certification from start to finish
- •In groups of two or three read the following texts, discuss them, and report back to the class on your major conclusions in order to make a procedure of teacher certification complete.
- •Applicants for Certification
- •II. Certification Summary: Types of Certificates and Licenses
- •Requirements for Certification in Specific Subject Titles
- •IV. Ways to Obtain Teacher Certification. Applying for a certificate
- •1. Say what you’ve learned from the texts about:
- •2. Decide if the following statements are true or false, and circle either the t or f. If the statement is false, write the correct answer in the space provided.
- •Vocabulary practice
- •In groups of two or three discuss the following points and report back to the class on your major conclusions.
- •Vocabulary enrichment
- •I. About the nystce
- •II. Teacher Certification Examinations: Program Overview
- •III. Citizenship/Residency Requirement
- •Say what you’ve learned from the texts about:
- •Vocabulary practice
- •In groups of two or three discuss the following points and report back to the class on your major conclusions.
- •Vocabulary enrichment
- •Vocabulary practice
- •In groups of two or three discuss the following points and report back to the class on your major conclusions.
- •Vocabulary enrichment
- •I. Last Framework & Objective
- •II. Last Preparation Techniques & Test-Taking Strategies
- •Vocabulary practice
- •In groups of two or three discuss the following points and report back to the class on your major conclusions.
- •Vocabulary enrichment
- •I. Reading Review
- •II. Writing Review. Written Analysis and Expression
- •Vocabulary practice
- •In groups of two or three discuss the following points and report back to the class on your major conclusions.
- •Vocabulary enrichment
- •I. Mathematics Test Strategies
- •II. Mathematics Review
- •Integers
- •Vocabulary practice
- •In groups of two or three discuss the following points and report back to the class on your major conclusions.
- •Vocabulary enrichment
- •I. Biology Review
- •Vocabulary practice
- •Vocabulary enrichment
- •II. Geosciences Review
- •Vocabulary practice
- •Vocabulary enrichment
- •III. Physical Sciences Review
- •Vocabulary practice
- •In groups of two or three discuss the following points and report back to the class on your major conclusions.
- •Vocabulary enrichment
- •Industrialization of America
- •I. United States History and Humanities Review
- •Industrialization of america
- •Vocabulary practice
- •Vocabulary enrichment
- •II. World History Review
- •Vocabulary practice
- •In groups of two or three discuss the following points and report back to the class on your major conclusions.
- •Visual and performing arts
- •Vocabulary enrichment
- •Visual and Performing Arts Terms Review
- •I. Visual Arts Review
- •II. Performing Arts Review
- •Vocabulary practice
- •Visual and performing arts practice items
- •In groups of two or three discuss the following points and report back to the class on your major conclusions.
- •Vocabulary enrichment
- •Interpretation
- •I. Literature Review
- •II. Communication Review
- •Information sources
- •Vocabulary practice
- •Assessment of teaching skills-written (ats-w)
- •01 Understand human developmental processes and variations, and use this understanding to foster student learning.
- •02 Understand how factors in the home, the school, and the community may affect learners; and use this knowledge to create a classroom environment within which all students can grow and learn.
- •05 Understand learning processes and apply strategies that foster student learning and promote students' active engagement in learning.
- •06 Understand curriculum development and apply knowledge of factors and processes in curricular decision making.
- •07 Understand instructional planning and apply knowledge of planning processes to design effective instruction.
- •08 Understand how to use formal and informal assessment to learn about students, plan instruction, monitor student understanding, and make instructional adjustments.
- •09 Understand principles and procedures for organizing and implementing lessons, and use this knowledge to help learners construct meaning and achieve intended outcomes.
- •10 Understand multiple approaches to instruction, and use this knowledge to facilitate learning in various situations.
- •11 Understand how motivational principles and practices can be used to promote student achievement and active engagement in learning.
- •12 Understand how to use a variety of communication modes to promote student learning and to foster a climate of trust and support in the classroom.
- •13 Understand how to structure and manage a classroom to create a climate that fosters a safe and productive learning environment.
- •14 Understand how to reflect productively on one's own practice and take advantage of various resources and opportunities for enhancing professional development and effectiveness.
- •15 Understand how to foster effective home-school relationships and school-community interactions that support student learning.
- •17 Understand the structure and organization of the New York State educational system and the role of education in the broader society.
- •Liberal arts and sciences test (last)
- •01 Use mathematical reasoning in problem-solving situations to arrive at logical conclusions and to analyze the problem-solving process.
- •02 Understand connections between mathematical representations and ideas; and use mathematical terms and representations to organize, interpret, and communicate information.
- •03 Apply knowledge of numerical, geometric, and algebraic relationships in real-world and mathematical contexts.
- •06 Understand and apply skills, principles, and procedures associated with inquiry and problem solving in the sciences.
- •07 Understand the interrelatedness of historical, geographic, cultural, economic, political, and social issues and factors.
- •08 Understand principles and assumptions underlying historical or contemporary arguments, interpretations, explanations, or developments.
- •09 Understand different perspectives and priorities underlying historical or contemporary arguments, interpretations, explanations, or developments.
- •10 Understand and apply skills, principles, and procedures associated with inquiry, problem solving, and decision making in history and the social sciences.
- •11 Understand and interpret visual representations of historical and social scientific information.
- •12 Understand elements of form and content in representations of works from the visual and performing arts from different periods and cultures.
- •21 Prepare an organized, developed composition in Edited American English in response to instructions regarding content, purpose, and audience.
- •Reading practice items
- •Mathematics practice items
- •Science practice items
- •History, humanities, and social science practice items
- •Visual and performing arts practice items
- •Literature and communication practice items
- •References
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Vocabulary practice
Ex. 1. Translate the LAST test objectives (SUBAREA V: 21) followed by focus statements that provide examples of the range, type, and level of content that may appear on the test (for a list of test objectives, see APPENDIX B)
Ex. 2. Complete the following sentences with the appropriate word.
1. The topic of a … is usually found in the first and last sentences.
2. Taking a reading test, firstly … to find the topic of each paragraph.
3. … means skipping over information that does not answer the question.
4. Skilled reading comprehension alone will not earn a … score.
5. Once you apply the steps to the practice exercises, your reading ability and … will improve.
Ex. 3. Match the two parts of word combinations.
1. Skim A. the answer that is absolutely correct.
2. Read B. the questions and answers.
3. Eliminate C. the details to find the answer.
4. Scan D. incorrect answers.
5. Choose E. to find the topic of each paragraph.
Ex. 4. Supply the sentences with required words; if necessary change their grammatical forms.
assignment vague penalty paragraph score
1. If the person in question is near 6 feet 5 inches tall, then my … answer is most likely to be the correct one.
2. Be sure that your choice is based on the information contained in the ….
3. A well developed, complete written … shows a thorough response to all parts of the topic.
4. Never leave any item blank because there is no … for guessing.
5. An impersonal machine … all multiple-choice questions.
REVIEW QUESTIONS
1. What should a vocabulary review contain to show you how to develop a good vocabulary for the teacher certification tests?
2. Comment on the saying “Buried among all the false gold in the passage are a few valuable nuggets”. What steps should you follow to hit pay dirt and avoid the fool’s gold?
3. Why should you apply the steps for answering multiple-choice reading comprehension questions while taking the LAST?
4. How are written assignments for the LAST rated?
5. What does holistic rating mean?
6. What general guidelines do the raters use evaluating responses to the LAST written assignment?
7. What recommendations and steps should you follow to write passing written assignments?
8. If a written assignment is rated unscorable (U), the test is a failure, isn’t it?
READING PRACTICE ITEMS
Reading practice items are designed to help you practice the reading concepts and comprehension skills presented in Reading Review. For that reason, questions may have a different emphasis than the actual test, and the actual test will certainly be more complete. There are about 8 items on the LAST that specifically measure reading comprehension. Mark your choice, then check your answers. Use the test-taking strategies. See APPENDIX C.
WRITING PRACTICE
Analyze the characteristics for the evaluation of the response to the assignment; compare them with the “Steps for Writing Passing Written Assignments”. Write a brief outline summarizing the most essential essay elements.
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DISCUSSION