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130 = 100 % Passing score = 240 on a 100-300 scale, i.e. 70% or 94 total correct answers
Every new idea is already connected to other ideas you already understand.
Mathematics Standards I VIII: Number Concepts Patterns and Algebra Geometry and Measurement Probability and Statistics Mathematical Processes Mathematical Perspectives Mathematical Learning and Instruction Mathematical Assessment
Competency 016
Mathematical Perspectives
The mathematics teacher understands the historical development of mathematical ideas, the interrelationship between society and mathematics, the structure of mathematics, and the evolving nature of mathematics and mathematical knowledge.
Competency 017
Mathematical Learning and Instruction
The mathematics teacher understands how children learn and develop mathematical skills, procedures, and concepts, knows typical errors students make, and uses this knowledge to plan, organize, and implement instruction; to meet curriculum goals; and to teach all students to understand and use mathematics.
Competency 018
Mathematical Assessment
The mathematics teacher understands assessment and uses a variety of formal and informal assessment techniques appropriate to the learner on an ongoing basis to monitor and guide instruction and to evaluate and report student progress.
All multiple-choice questions on the Mathematics 4 8 test are designed to assess your knowledge of the content described in the test framework. In most cases, you are expected to demonstrate more than just your ability to recall factual information. You may be asked to solve a multistep problem; analyze and interpret mathematical information in a variety of formats; determine a mathematical function that models a given situation; or supply information needed to prove a mathematical statement. When you are ready to answer a multiple-choice question, you must choose one of four answer choices labeled A, B, C, and D. Then you must mark your choice on a separate answer sheet. Calculators. Scientific calculators will be provided at the test administration site. See the TExES registration bulletin for the brand and model of the calculator that will be available. Definitions and Formulas. A set of definitions and formulas will be provided in your test booklet. A copy of those definitions and formulas is also provided in Section IV of this preparation manual. You will have 5 (five) hours to complete the full exam. 140 total questions (130 scored, 10 not scored) a total test scaled score that is reported on a scale of 100.300. The minimum passing score is a scaled score of 240. This score represents the minimum level of competency required to be an entry-level educator in this field in Texas public schools. . your performance in the major content domains of the test and in the specific content competencies of the test.
Clustered Items
Suggested Approach Two or more items may be related to a single stimulus. You can use several different approaches to answer these types of questions. Some commonly used approaches are listed below.
Strategy 1 Skim the stimulus material to understand its purpose, its arrangement, and/or its content. Then read the item and refer again to the stimulus material to obtain the specific information you will need to answer the question. Strategy 2 Read the item before considering the stimulus material. The theory behind this strategy is that the content of the item will help you identify the purpose of the stimulus material and locate the information you need to answer the question.
Whether you read the stimulus before or after you read the item, you should read it carefully and critically. You may want to underline its important points to
Practice
Split into your assigned groups Using your copy of the competency checklist, a pen and highlighter:
Highlight all of the key terms in your assigned competency and it s description. Circle the terms that you find more difficult.
Share with the class, the number of terms you highlighted, and the number that you think will be difficult.
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