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fat_chris
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 Posted: Sun Apr 04, 2004 6:41 pm Post subject: New York State--LAST Exam |
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Does anyone have any experience with the LAST (Liberal Arts and Sciences Test) for the New York State Teacher Certification Examinations?
I'll be taking this exam in a few weeks and the only resource that I am currently utilizing for preparation is a preparation guide that I downloaded from the Internet.
I've heard that this test is really easy and that 97% of those who write it pass it, but I don't want to get too over-confident.
So, once again, any sage-like words of advice for approaching this test properly?
Many thanks in advance. |
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Ben Round de Bloc
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| Posted: Sun Apr 04, 2004 9:16 pm Post subject: |
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If you haven't already done so, try posting your question on the following site:
http://newyork.teachers.net/chatboard/posts.html
It's a free site, no need to register or anything. Just bookmark the site, post your question, and check back later for responses. |
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fat_chris
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| Posted: Mon Apr 05, 2004 1:49 am Post subject: |
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| Thanks, Ben! |
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guest of Japan
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| Posted: Mon Apr 05, 2004 5:37 am Post subject: |
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| I've taken it. It isn't too difficult, but it is long. And actually about 40% of test takers fail. |
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fat_chris
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| Posted: Mon Apr 05, 2004 3:55 pm Post subject: |
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| guest of Japan wrote: |
| I've taken it. It isn't too difficult, but it is long. And actually about 40% of test takers fail. |
Regarding my figure of 97%, I had thought that this was rumor. Nonetheless the pass/fail rate isn't important. I hope to be on the pass side whatever that ratio may be.
If I may ask, why did you take the LAST, guest? |
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guest of Japan
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| Posted: Tue Apr 06, 2004 3:52 am Post subject: |
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I taught high school social studies in NY. I miss it terribly.
I think I will actually return to teaching in the US. I plan to go back and get a masters in Applied Linguistics or TESOL. After that I'm thinking to to try to teach history and ESL. Once I get settled into that I will probably get a BA in English. The final goal will probably be a PhD in intergration of curriculum.
Teaching is my passion and as much as I like to travel and live abroad, I long for the satisfaction I got from teaching in the US. |
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