What would you do if you took the teacher certification test twice and failed it twice?

Question

I took the Math 8-12 teacher certification test and you need a 240 to pass. I got a 224 the first time and a 219 the second time. I don't know what I am doing wrong and I really feel disappointed in myself. I have this ugly feeling of failure and I don't know what to do anymore. What would you do?

Answer 1

Question: Do the test results break down in any way where your scores are low? This might help you see where you might concentrate some further learning investigations.

Public schools is some states do require that you pass their state tests; however some don't, as well as many private schools. The test is only one way of measuring your teaching potential, and I feel it's too bad that education is giving it such weight. I've spoken with current teachers who were hired before these tests and when they were told that they may have to take such a test as well, they often become fearful of their ability and of course their jobs. Yes, we need to hold teachers accountable, but one test just doesn't seem to cut it, does it?

I remember when I took my teacher test. I did pass, but I was angered by the fact that if I did fail, everything else I'd accomplished was overlooked: high GPA, great recommendations, numerous awards, and a huge love for teaching children and learning. Gather all your strengths, successes, and challenges, and do a self-assessment. If you come away seeing yourself as a capable teacher, look for alternatives other than public education, or perhaps in some other position beside classroom teacher that may be found within public education. My heart goes out to you. I left teaching after four years; loved the children, loved teaching and learning with them, but the other stuff was too painful to bear. Peace.

Answer 2

If there's one thing I learned in school, it's that you need to do two things on tests. Scratch that, three. The first is to stay calm and not panic over the tough stuff. The second is making sure to do the easy questions first, and of course make sure that you've had a good breakfast the day before. Yeah, I know, it's not quite the same thing, but the same rules still apply for ANY test!

Answer 3

Try it again...

Do you know the saying (also a song by Aaliyah):

"If at first you don't succeed, just get up and try again"

Don't get yourself down over this there are plenty of people who fail tests but you should prove everyone wrong the next time..

Work really hard and get plenty of sleep to prepare your brain..

Good luck I know you can do it!!!!

Answer 4

So what?... I think you should give it a third try! We all fail sometimes in our life... get used to it, this won't be the last time but it's not big deal. I understand you feel frustrated, but you'll get over it. Good luck next time!

Answer 5

Be another thing! Maybe go into the theatre, or write a book, become a sales person in a pet store. There are alternatives you know.

Answer 6

keep plugging away at it!
don't give up if this is what you really want.

how many planes do you think the Wright brothers crashed before they got one to fly -a lot more than 2.

take that test as many times as it takes to pass.

Answer 7

Study some more and take the test again, not everyone tests well.

Answer 8

Take a class to brush up on these skills and re-take the test.

Answer 9

If it's worth dreaming, then it's worth working for. Go for it again and again if need be. Quitters never win. They have lost before they even try.

Answer 10

TAKE A SEMINAR IN TEST TAKING, APPARENTLY YOU ARE FREAKING OUT OVER THE TEST. THERE MAY BE PARTS YOU NEED TO FRESHEN UP ON. YOU NEED SOMEONE WHO IS AN EXPERT TO HELP YOU.