Teacher Certification Game

Question 1

When should you apply to be certified as a teacher for the state of Texas?

Accepted Answer

After all requirements are met

Question 2

How many attempts do you get for each certification test?

Accepted Answer

5

Question 3

You must give permission to run a criminal history check AFTER being assigned to a school.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 4

In order to be certified, you must pass a content and PPR test.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 5

How many times are you expected to attempt a TExES exam prior to student teaching?

Accepted Answer

2

Question 6

How many semesters in advance should you receive special permission to student teach back home?

Accepted Answer

2

Question 7

All of the tests in the TExES program contain multiple-choice questions.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 8

When should your basic skills documentation be ready?

Accepted Answer

Prior to Students & Learning

Question 9

How many requirements are there to be a certified teacher in Texas?

Accepted Answer

5

Question 10

When can you register for individual subject tests?

Accepted Answer

Once you have taken & received a score for Core Subject test

Question 11

What does TExES stand for?

Accepted Answer

Texas Examination of Educator Standards

Question 12

How many hours do you have to complete in your content area? (not science or math)

Accepted Answer

12

Question 13

What does your overall GPA need to be to enter Gateway 1?

Accepted Answer

2.75

Question 14

You need a GPA of 3.0 or better in:

Accepted Answer

All of the Above

Question 15

What are alternatives if your SAT/ACT scores do not meet requirements?

Accepted Answer

Both Red & Blue

Question 16

What is the minimum letter grade you must have in Public Speaking or COMM 1320?

Accepted Answer

C

Question 17

All first-time applicants must be fingerprinted as part of a national criminal background check

Accepted Answer

True

Question 18

When will you apply for student teaching?

Accepted Answer

1 semester before you student teach

Question 19

What does EPP stand for?

Accepted Answer

Educator Preparation Program

Question 20

What is the minimum degree you need to become a classroom teacher in Texas?

Accepted Answer

Bachelors

Questions 20