Vivian G.
Excellent Test Taking Strategies and Preparation
The test taking strategies were extremely useful and the content for my subject area was solid. I found the Quizlet flash cards and knowledge check exercises very helpful. Certification exams test a broad range of knowledge so it’s imperative to have some foundation of knowledge in your subject area. Test prep helps with identifying subject matter you want to be familiar with, application of concepts, and how to approach test questions and the testing process overall; but it cannot serve as a substitute for foundational knowledge. There were questions on my exam that were not necessarily directly presented in the test prep materials, but it was the prep that got me through approaching the questions in a way that allowed me to arrive at correct answers. I am a “career changer” with no teaching experience and no practical work experience in English Language Arts. I did take English Lit classes in college about 25 years ago now. I passed my certification exam on my first attempt!




