Educating All Students Test Taking Strategies @CUNYTeacherEd 1

Educating All Students Test Taking Strategies @CUNYTeacherEd 1

Test Description The EAS test measures professional and pedagogical knowledge and skills necessary to teach all students effectively in New York State public schools. From the EAS Framework: “This test consists of selected-response items and constructed-response items. Each constructedresponse item will share scenario-based stimulus material with several selected-response items.” 2

Test Format Copyright 2014 by the New York State Education Department 3

Registration Exam Fee: 102 Registration: http://www.nystce.nesinc.com/ Computer based testing sites www.pearsonvue.com/es/locate/ 4

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Plan Your Time From the exam framework: Each constructed response is 10% of your total score. The selected response items are 70% of your total score. Copyright 2014 by the New York State Education Department 6

Make a Study Guide From the EAS Framework: Research- or evidence-based strategies, including utilizing universal design principles, for teaching and working effectively and inclusively with all students Strategies for effectively integrating recommendations from IEPs into instructional activities and daily routines Research-based instructional strategies for promoting literacy for English Language Learners 7

Sample Study Guide Resources NY State’s Bilingual Education Resources: http://www.p12.nysed.gov/biling/bilinged/res ources.html NY State’s IEP Guidance: http:// www.p12.nysed.gov/specialed/publications/i epguidance/intro.htm NY State Teaching Standards: http:// www.engageny.org/resource/new-york-stateteaching-standards 8

Review the Rubric CONTENT The extent to which the response meets the requirements of the assignment ANALYSIS, SYNTHESIS, AND APPLICATION OF PEDAGOGICAL PRINCIPLES The extent to which the response demonstrates understanding of and engagement with the provided exhibits COMMAND OF EVIDENCE The extent to which the response presents relevant support Copyright 2013 by the New York State Education Department 9

Computer-Based Testing The EAS is only offered through computerbased testing, which may be a new format for many candidates. Computer-based testing tutorial http://www.nystce.nesinc.com/NY CBTTutorial. asp Sample Practice Test https:// www.starttest.com/ITDVersions/5.0.0.0/ITDStar t.aspx?SVC 9f571e8a-adc2-47bf-a5e9-4b37f1 deeaac 10

Computer-Based Testing Strategies Note taking “Whiteboard” to take notes Navigating the System Move to different parts of the test using the “navigator” feature Flagging Questions for Review Allows you to identify questions you skipped or want to come back to 11

Test Taking Strategies Review the test to see when and where the constructed response questions are located Read the questions first before reading the documents and charts Take note of key words and phrases from the questions Look for important evidence/details in the documents to include in your constructed response 12

Study Materials EAS Preparation Guide here EAS Test Design and Framework here EAS Practice Test (Fee 29.95) here CUNY EAS webinar here NYSTCE Exam Support on Blackboard 13

Thank you Additional questions? Email: [email protected] 14