This is the last post about me for a long time, I promise! It's not often that a Mom has to take a written test, but that is what I did about a month ago at Weber State. In order to keep my teaching certificate current, I have to take classes and tests, etc. and renew my license every three years. So.... this time around I decided to finally take the Praxis test. (I've been putting it off for about 6 years now.) This test covers areas in Language Arts, Math, Social Studies, and Science.I was surprised to get an envelope a couple of weeks ago with a folder in it that said 'Excellence' (pictured above) on it. Inside, was a certificate and a letter saying that I scored in the top 15% of all test takers that have taken the test! I know that it's not genius level or anything, but as a stay-at-home mom, I'll take what I can get!
The certificate said: "Your exceptional performance earned a score that ranks within the top 15% of all test takers who took this assessment in previous years. This achievement indicates a high level of proficiency in an area critical for professional educators."
Honestly, I'm just glad I passed- I was worried about wasting the $130 I had to pay just to take it! Alrighty, so there you have it. Like I said, that's the last post about me for a LONG time.... we will return to our regularly programmed posts all about A and B and T, thank you!
9 comments:
Congrats! That's great news! And I should probably know how to keep my license current too. I think mine expires this year. Dang it! Please say I don't have to take a $130 test too!!
That's wonderful Heather! There's nothing bad about putting some of our own personal achievements on our blogs. I'm so glad that you did post this so I can congratulate you on your geniusness! That is wonderful that you did so well, now you need to do the teaching! Every school should have a Mrs. Ryan to help our future generation!!!;) Congrats!
You gals are so nice! Shelley, I found some really awesome and FREE courses 3 years ago through UEN to renew my license. One class I took at the U was a 2-day course and it cost $15 to get 3 college credits! You don't have to take the test until you want to become a "highly qualified teacher" and the bad news is, the other Praxis test they require is an essay test. I think I'll do that one in another 3 years.
Congratulations! That is so awesome. We already knew you were a genius, but now you have it in writing! Thanks for putting it on your blog.
Wow! Congratulations!!! That's SOO awesome! You deserve the recognition for all your hard work! Thanks for sharing it!
great job Heather
Umm... I don't mind hearing about you at all. Congrats! That's a great achievement.
Wow, nice going smarty pants! (-: What great news, it's not a surprise to me at all. You're amazing!
WOW!! That is amazing. Great job :-)
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