EXACTLY! I wasn’t an ed major in college, my major along with the rest called them the mickey mouse major/dept.
I had a B.S degree and on my way to law school when I decided to get my certification in teaching and M.S. degree.
Long story short, or as short as I can make it, I had to take the Praxis test a couple years ago (my NTE’s years ago weren’t valid anymore). I knew about it one month before the test and signed up, bought the test packet, and surprise, received a 90% on the test. you know, the test that’s so damn hard most ed majors can’t pass, the test that’s so hard most teachers who have been teaching for 20, 30 + years can’t pass. You know, the test where the passing grade is in the 50’s, maybe low 60’s in some states. Whatever! I never thought I’d say this but that test is EASY! and most teachers, whether they’re right out of (or still in) college or those who have been teaching for many years, can’t pass it! And most who pass, pass with a 50-60 %. I hadn’t been in the classroom (stay at home mom) for many many years. I bought a book, a test packet, less than one month before the test and I got a 90%!
I use to hate those signs “those who can’t do, teach” but now I understand just how true it is. Dont’ get me wrong, there are many wonderful, highly intelligent teachers. Unfortunately, they’re the minority in the field. I wasn’t an ed major in college, but we called them mickey mouse majors since the requirements and course load were so incredibly easy compared to the rest of us (in our minds).
Teachers don’t want testing (for themselves) because most can’t pass even at the incredibly low level for passing.
I aced them as well. What was your major? And did you teach, and are you teaching now?
Most ed majors, and most experienced teachers are failing this test? LOL!!
Prove it.
You are aware, are you not, that the PRAXIS series is a huge group of tests, and most states have their own set of tests which their teacher candidates must take?
So, to speak about "the Praxis" as a test that all teachers must take is disingenuous. We don't know how hard your test was in relation to any other test that any other state requires.
I passed both PRAXIS exams my state requires with a 92% and a 92.5%. Neither test was hard, although one was all short answer and essay. They did encompass a huge body of knowledge which made them near impossible to study for.
So, if you want to make this type of statement, back it up with a link or some data, and be sure to state which Praxis it is.