The PPR

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The PPR Generalist Exams

• By Michelle, Christina, Cortney, Cheyenne,
  Christina, Adriana

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Tips

1. Pretend like it is a PERFECT classroom. The
   world is perfect!
2. Go with your gut- the first choice is usually
   right!
3. Take the test that you feel more comfortable
   with. CAT computer test OR PB- paper based
4. Take your time and read through the questions
   slowly.
5. You are allowed to take a break- TAKE IT!
6. Make sure you give yourself plenty of time to get
   there.
7. You cannot take anything into the room- no
   vitamins, phones, purses-NOTHING. Your personal
   items go in a locker.

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How to Apply for the Tests

• 1. Get school approval- e-mail education
  director and they will get you approved to sign
  up!
• 2. Go to the SBEC website and get your TEA
  number.
• 3. Go to www.texes.ets.org to register for the
  test (with your tea ) The test is 120 dollars.
  
• 4. Be sure and print your ticket and do not lose
  it! That is your pass to take the test!

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Good Studying Resources for the TEXES PPR
Generalist Exams

1. www.certifyteacher.com
2. www.texes.ets.org
3. www.texesexampracticetests.com
4. Any prep books with exams in the back
5. Take A LOT of practice tests!
6. Do not use Cliffnotes!

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The TEXES PPR

• 90 questions
• Domain I Designing Instruction and Assessment to
  Promote Student Learning
• (approximately 31 of the test)
• Domain II Creating a Positive, Productive
  Classroom Environment
• (approximately 15 of the test)
• Domain III Implementing Effective, Responsive
  Instruction and Assessment
• (approximately 31 of the test)
• Domain IV Fulfilling Professional Roles and
  Responsibilities
• (approximately 23 of the test)

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When taking the test, REMEMBERIt is a perfect
world and as a teacher you have all the resources
that you will need. Money is not a problem, the
children are perfect, and you go to work everyday
as happy as you can be!That is how you have to
think when answering the questions!Answers with
hands-on and more active activities/lessons are
usually the right one!Direct teaching is a
no-no!
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The TEXES Generalist EC-4, EC-6
Test Structure The Generalist EC4 test contains
the following domain and test item structure I.
English Language Arts and Reading 40 -40 II.
Mathematics 15 -15 III. Social Studies 15
-15 IV. Science 15 -15 V. Fine Arts, Health, and
Physical Education 15 -15
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1. At least half of the questions are PPR based
very situational. The other half are like TAKS
questions.2. Again- It is a perfect world!
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The Day of the Test

1. Do not panic!
2. Get plenty of rest!
3. Breathe!
4. Remember- It is not as bad as you think.
5. Get a good breakfast!
6. Make sure you have everything ready ahead of
   time- gas in your car, bag packed, etc.
7. Give yourself plenty of time to get there- you
   never know how traffic will be!

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When you finish the test
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RELAX!