1. Passing the Praxis II PLT Principles of Learning and Teaching

2. Format 24 Multiple Choice questions 12 “Constructed Response” questions 2 hour time limit

3. Resources http://literacymethods.wikispaces.com/Passi ng+the+Praxis+PLT http://literacymethods.wikispaces.com/Passi ng+the+Praxis+PLT Review information (flash cards) Resources (Pearson) Information about the exam

4. Your reader

5. Characteristics of Readers Lots of papers to read Possibly tired Possibly bored Possibly on a tight deadline May not be motivated to look for ways they can give points

6. Help your reader give you points

7. Make the parts of your answers clear Two “WHATs” Two “WHYs” “Provide two suggestions and for each one explain the benefits” Suggestion 1: WHAT because WHY Suggestion 2: WHAT because WHY

8. Even quality across all answers Don’t make your first answer lengthy and then run out of time so your last answers are very short. Answer in such a way that you can maintain the same quality across all answers.

9. No extra words Don’t write transitions or introductions Focus the bulk of your writing on making a good description of your suggestion and a good description of the benefits of your suggestion.

10. Read questions first Reading the questions first will allow you to focus on the aspects of the case history that most apply.

11. Activate brain Use the structure of the test to your advantage: Quick pass through multiple choice First case history—answer both questions Second quick pass through multiple choice—you will probably get more answers here. Keep alternating until your test is done