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Worksheet time: 26mins
A prerequisite is a thing that is required as a prior condition for something else to happen or exist. What is a prerequisite for entering an education program in college?
A high school diploma
A semester of student teaching
A college degree
A year of teaching experience
The GACE Assessment is a proficiency test you must pass before being accepted into an education program in college.
false
true
An experience in which education students work with and learn from a cooperating teacher for a semester.
college
volunteering
student teaching
mentoring
Choose all of the correct answers.
Which requirements must you meet before you can become a certified teacher?
You must earn (at least) a bachelor's degree
You must complete a semester of student teaching or an Alternative Teaching Program
You must pass certification tests, including the GACE in Basic Skills & Content Knowledge
You must earn a master's degree
Mr. Smith, a high school biology teacher, needs to present a document to the school board to prove he is qualified to teach biology to 10th-grade students. Which document should he present?
reciprocal agreement
teaching license
professional portfolio
Imagine you're applying for a teaching position at a prestigious school. To stand out, you decide to create a comprehensive teaching portfolio. Which of the following items should you include to showcase your qualifications and experiences effectively?
Your detailed resume and/or curriculum vitae (CV)
Insightful reflections on your teaching practices and classroom management
Evidence of ongoing professional development, such as certificates
Photos from the last school's Halloween party where you dressed up
Which of the following steps would NOT help someone aspiring to become a high school math teacher make a career goal?
Think about what math topics you are passionate about teaching.
Consider what age group of students you feel most equipped to teach.
Consider what your favorite food is.
Choose the term that is correctly spelled.
prerequisite course
prerekwisite course
prereqwuisite course
Choose the term that is correctly spelled.
proficiency test
profishency test
profisiency test
profishuncy test
Choose the term that is correctly spelled.
reciprocal agreement
resiprocul agreement
recipruhcal agreement
recipruchul agreement
Choose the term that is correctly spelled.
cooperateing teacher
cooperating teacher
coperating teacher
coopurating teacher
Choose the term that is correctly spelled.
teaching licenze
teaching lisence
teaching lisense
teaching license
During your internship at a local school, you'll develop various skills essential for a teaching career. Which of the following skills is not expected to be developed?
classroom management
lesson planning
how to be a team player
how to avoid responsibility
Before enrolling in Advanced Calculus, students must first pass which type of course?
prerequisite
proficiency test
teaching academies
aptitude test
Observing a day in the life of a software engineer at Google is a good way to get a first-hand look at a career that you find interesting.
true
false
High school students are too young to begin setting career goals.
true
false
Imagine you are a principal at a high school. You need to hire a new science teacher. What formal document would you require from applicants to verify they are qualified to teach science at the high school level?
student teacher certification
Teaching certificate or license
FASFA
CPR certification
A period during which a teacher education student practices and acquires teaching skills under the supervision of an experienced teacher.
college freshman
co-op student
student education
student teaching
1. A person who has completed all the necessary education and training requirements to teach in a public school.
student teacher
co-op student
certified teacher
substitute teacher
Before you can enroll in 'Advanced Programming', which course must you complete first?
Introduction to Programming
History of Art
Basic Mathematics
Physical Education
Imagine you are advising a high school student who is planning their future education. They want to pursue a degree that typically requires 120-140 credit hours and is completed over four years at a university, rather than a two-year community college. What type of degree are they interested in?
associates
graduate degree
bachelors degree
masters degree
Imagine you're aiming to enter the tech industry with a foundational understanding of computer science, and you're considering a program that requires 60-80 credit hours to complete at a local institution.
doctoral degree
associate degree
masters degree
bachelors degree
A term used to describe the fundamental level of academic post-secondary education; includes associates level and bachelor’s level.
undergraduate
graduate
freshman
sophomore
Imagine you are pursuing further education after your bachelor's degree. You are looking into a program that typically requires between 30-72 credit hours to complete. What type of degree are you considering?
bachelors degree
associates degree
masters degree
doctoral degree
John is exploring educational opportunities that exist after graduating high school.
Should John apply for FASFA?
Is John looking into pre-secondary education?
Is John interested in secondary education?
Is John considering post-secondary education?
John wants to apply for a master's program and needs to report his undergraduate performance. Which metric, converted to a four point scale, should he use?
FASFA
GDP
GPA
Grading Curve
Make sure you know the steps to becoming a teacher.
Complete a Bachelor's Degree
Obtain State Certification
Gain Classroom Experience
All of the above
A (a) degree is a post-master's degree program that is most common within the education field, often pursued by educators aiming to advance their careers.
