Basic Skills Test
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Basic Skills Test
Preparation
Content & Pedagogy Exams
Mixing it Up
100
How much does it cost a student per sub-test for the Basic Skills Test?
What is $25/subtest
100
Ms. Gutierrez needs to order rope for her gym class of 32 students. Each student will receive a piece of rope that is 5 feet 8 inches long. What is the total length of rope Ms. Gutierrez needs to order for her class? A. 106 feet 8 inches B. 154 feet 8 inches C. 160 feet 8 inches D. 181 feet 4 inches E. 185 feet 6 inches
What is D. 181 feet, 4 inches
100
What is the first place a student should go to prepare for MTLE
What is the MTLE website, z.umn.edu/mtle and click on How can I prepare for the MTLE Exams?
100
How much does each subtest cost?
What is $35
100
How much is the 1 time/year registration fee?
What is $50
200
When and where can a student take the MTLE Exams?
What is any day of the week where there is availability at the testing site. Any Pearson Computer Based Testing Center.
200
Rob uses 1 box of cat food every 5 days to feed his cats. Approximately how many boxes of cat food does he use per month? A. 2 boxes B. 4 boxes C. 5 boxes D. 6 boxes E. 7 boxes
What is D. 6 boxes
200
What should all students taking the MTLE review before taking the test?
What is practice test, test framework, exam reference materials.
200
When can a student schedule the content and pedagogy exams?
What is all MTLE content and pedagogy exams are available computer based, therefore can be scheduled any day as long as there is availability. Effective fall 2013, World Lang & Cultures is also available Computer Based!
200
How many times does a student need to retake a subtest before they are no longer charged.
What is 6. If a candidate has attempted an failed the same subtest 5 time, s/he does not need to pay for subsequent attempts. The registration process will require payment, but the candidate will be reimbursed.
300
What is the last day the Praxis I scores are accepted for licensure, if a student completed them prior to September 1, 2010?
What is December 31, 2015
300
Sample Writing Passage question Ernest Hemingway once commented, "As you get older, it is harder to have heroes, but it is sort of necessary." In an essay to be read by an audience of educated adults, state whether you agree or disagree with Hemingway's observation. Support your position with logical arguments and specific examples. What name 2 of 5 measures the defines a score of a "4".
What is The "4" response demonstrates a strong command of writing skills. A: The response fully addresses the topic. Language and style are appropriate. F: The main idea or thesis statement is clearly expressed. Connections to the main idea or thesis statement are effectively maintained. O: The response is effectively organized. Connections from sentence to sentence and from paragraph to paragraph are clear and purposeful. D: Support is strong and full. It is relevant, varied, and specific. G: There are very few, if any, errors in grammar and mechanics. Usage and word choice are effective and precise. Sentence structure is correct, effective, and varied.
300
Where on campus can students go starting spring 2014 for MTLE tutoring?
What is the Learning Commons
300
If a student is pursuing a K-12 license, what pedagogy test should they enroll in?
What is Secondary Pedagogy. K-12 candidates can take Elementary or Secondary Pedagogy, but students who have taken the Elementary Pedagogy struggle due to added literacy components.
300
If a student has attempted but not passed all MTLE tests and received their degree they are eligible for what kind of license?
What is a 1 year limited license.
400
What is the passing score for the MTLE Basic Skills Test Reading, Writing, and Math?
What is 240.
400
Word document Writing
What is C. Similarly; Instead
400
Supportive Services Program and the Education Department collaborated and started a MTLE supportive program called...
What is the Foundations Programs.
400
Pedagogy: Secondary (Grades 5–12) Subtest 1: Sample Items A tenth-grade teacher decides to have students engage in a series of debates on several school-related topics, such as the school dress code and extending the school day. This type of activity is particularly appropriate for tenth-grade students primarily because students at this age have typically developed the ability to: A. recognize multiple perspectives on an issue. B. consider the implications of complex moral decisions. C. distinguish between arguments and discussions. D. engage in formal operational thinking
What is A-recognize multiple perspectives on an issue.
400
What credit cards can a student use to at the point of checking out?
What is Visa or Mastercard, if they do not have either of these they must submit a check for payment.
500
How can a student find out what exact tests he/she needs to take?
z.umn.edu/mtle--->what tests do I need to take?
500
Word document question Reading Sample
What is E. The Trabants are discussing opening Clean and Lean franchises with bankers
500
What should all students do at least 1 time before taking the MTLE exams?
What is a practice test or practice questions.
500
Elementary Pedagogy Sample Questions: 1. Compared with students in the early elementary grades, students in the upper elementary grades are often better able to negotiate disagreements with their peers to a positive outcome. This ability is most likely due to upper elementary students' more advanced development in which of the following areas? A. expressive language B. metacognition C. self-esteem D. perspective taking
What is D. Perspective Talking
500
What was the last day Praxis II scores were accepted at MDE for MN State Licensure?
What is August 31, 2013. Effective September 1, 2013 any person seeking licensure must have MTLE Content and Pedagogy exams.
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