Recently we learned that North Carolina has decided not to use the Praxis exam for teacher licensure anymore. We now have to take two separate exams in order to get our licensure in North Carolina. Other states have done the same, so I guess we are following suit. We must take the Foundations of Reading exams which tests your knowledge on how elementary students learn to read and write. We also take a general curriculum exam which tests language arts, social studies, and science. There tests are about four hours each and cost $155 each. Recently my teacher emailed me and informed me that I had been chosen to receive a voucher to take these tests for free and my score would be used to set the cutoff score in order for students to receive their licensure in North Carolina. Pretty exciting.
Well I took the Foundation of Reading test on May 9th. It wasn't too bad, but I'm glad that it was free, just in case I didn't do as well as I needed. I'm also beginning to study for the general curriculum test. I am not a big fan of social studies and history. I was never able to remember or memorize enough information when I was an elementary school student. At least I know that this is my weakness and I can work on it before I become a teacher. Thank you to those of you who are reading my blog. I know I always say that I hope to post more and more often, but as you already know becoming a teacher isn't as easy as I had imagined.
On a good note, I received all A's this semester, which made me super excited. I realized that my goal should be to do the least amount of work possible in order to get a good grade and learn the required material. There really is no need to go out all on projects and papers when it is not necessary. I have too little time to get some much done as it is.
The first summer session starts in two days. I'm glad that it's here, but I'll be even happier when its over. 12 weeks total, four days a week!!!! Sheesh. Hardest summer ever.
