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Strategy #1

This test was taken on Computer.

Study: The online study materials accessible through the Texas Teachers website were awesome! They were very user friendly and contained adequate preparation materials. The practice tests were similar to the actual computer administered tests.

Test: The study guides and online study materials adequately prepared me for the tests. The study guides on how to test also helped in cases of eliminating the wrong answers, and specifically answering the "applicable" correct answer.

Strategy #2

This test was taken on Paper.

Study: Take your time when you test. Even though everone is leaving just keep truckin'!!

Test: The Special Education test turned out to be easier than I thought.

Strategy #3

This test was taken on Computer.

Study: I used the review from the "official" TEXES website.

Test: Take this test with the idea of the school district having endless possibilities and an endless budget.

Strategy #4

This test was taken on Paper.

Study: Do the practice question and review them over and over until you understand.

Test: The test was harder than expected. Get a good amount of sleep and make sure to take a break during the exam. Read all of the answers before making any final decision.

Strategy #5

This test was taken on Paper.

Study: I used the TEXES study guide. Study more on how to teach reading and read more about mental retardation.

Test: It was harder than expected.

Strategy #6

This test was taken on Computer.

Study: I reviewed the educational theorists and theories. My previous Child Development education and experience helped my preparation.

Test: It was more difficult than anticipated.

Strategy #7

This test was taken on Paper.

Study: SBEC study guide and sample questions. Most answers were intuitive and therefore I did fine without a lot of preparation. I taught figure skating for 22 years and learned most of the teaching "how to's" through this. If there is no prior teaching experience, the trainee should wait to take the test until they've gone through training or has previously been a substitute teacher.

Test: Special Education questions relating to high school students were harder than expected. I'm more easily geared toward elementary aged students

Strategy #8

This test was taken on Computer.

Study: I read The Special Educator's Guide by Roger Pierangelo; The Complete Learning Disabilities by Joan Harwell. I bought these used off Amazon. I purchased Study Material from GetCertified2 weeks ago and have yet to recieve.

Test: The test was alot easier that I thought it would be. For me, it was mostly common sense. I found it easy to eliminate 2 answers right off the bat. I then had a 50% chance of getting the question correct. I would but those 2 books. They helped me to pass and will help me with my students. FYI: I am a career changer. I have been in sales mgt for the last 20 years. I have never been a teacher before. I have never been passionate about sales; however, I feel really good about teaching. I'm excited to get started.

Strategy #9

This test was taken on Computer.

Study: I used the review from the "official" TEXES website that you can download for free the best. I also purchased two of the online study materials accessible through the Texas Teachers website: TExES (161) Special Education EC-12 Comprehensive Success System (Good but only a few sample questions) XAM INSTANT TEXES Special Education (Poor by it self the complete book is required for knowledge.) 150 Question Sample Test Be familiar with the ARD process, IDEA, Types of disabilities and characteristics, LRE, homogeneous and heterogeneous classrooms.

Test: Online test turned out to be great. The first few questions were things I never heard of before. I got a little uneasy; however, the scenario questions were great. I took my time broke the question apart and did well. Don’t worry about the math PERIOD, there are only a couple of questions on the test and it's not worth the stress. You have five hours to complete the test, just take your time and show them what you know. Good Luck!!!

Strategy #10

This test was taken on Computer.

Study: The best book I reviewed was the Lifespan Development and Learning by Pearson for University of Phoenix (1/2 Price Bookstore-$9.98)since I was starting from ground zero this helped with the theories and terminology referred to throughout the test. I also went to the study session(TExES REVIEWS by Tom Hansen) the weekend before I took my test and it helped by showing you how to break down the questions. There are usually 2 really good answers to choose from. 16 understanding Indiv w/Disabil and Eval needs. 40 Promoting student learning and development and 40 ELA, Read & Math combined. 24 Foundations and Prof Roles and REsponsibilities. Also study the TExES website reviews for EC-4. Look on the web for other resources that tell you how to teach students with disabilities. Especially reading and language development from A-Z. There were atleast 15 math questions-mostly how to teach math. Know how to teach place value. Some questions about Due Process Rights of parents. Questions overall were sometimes tricky-watch the wording carefully.

Test: It was as hard as I expected.

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