Poll of the Day > I'm taking a test in an hour, and if I pass I can be a teacher

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MrMelodramatic 03/08/22 8:48:38 AM #1:	Im taking a content and teaching skills exam in a little bit. If I pass, I am cleared to begin teaching middle school. Theres a teacher shortage and I need a job so heres hoping I can get hired BUT only about 70% of people pass the test, and I really havent studied so chances are Ill need to retest next month. But at least Ill know my weaknesses! --- Forever Momo; Always EPic <cite>MrMelodramatic posted [p:963265500] in I'm taking... [t:79933275]...</cite> <quote>Im taking a content and teaching skills exam in a little bit. If I pass, I am cleared to begin teaching middle school. Theres a teacher shortage and I need a job so heres hoping I can get hired BUT only about 70% of people pass the test, and I really havent studied so chances are Ill need to retest next month. But at least Ill know my weaknesses! </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
SinisterSlay 03/08/22 9:01:22 AM #2:	Maybe if they get desperate enough they let you take the test many years after you already started teaching --- He who stumbles around in darkness with a stick is blind. But he who... sticks out in darkness... is... fluorescent! - Brother Silence Lose 50 experience <cite>SinisterSlay posted [p:963265720] in I'm taking... [t:79933275]...</cite> <quote>Maybe if they get desperate enough they let you take the test many years after you already started teaching </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Judgmenl 03/08/22 9:08:23 AM #3:	That's pretty rad but I don't think I'd want to be a teacher in the post-COVID world. --- You're a regular Jack Kerouac Not removing this until I've left March 2020. <cite>Judgmenl posted [p:963265832] in I'm taking... [t:79933275]...</cite> <quote>That's pretty rad but I don't think I'd want to be a teacher in the post-COVID world. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
MrMelodramatic 03/08/22 9:44:24 AM #4:	SinisterSlay posted... Maybe if they get desperate enough they let you take the test many years after you already started teaching Theyre already so desperate theyre letting me teach one year without a teaching certification, as long as I pass this test. If I pass and get a job, i have to file all my paperwork, pay state fees, take some courses on pedagogy, learn about classroom management, etc and become actually certified to teach before I begin my second year of teaching. Judgmenl posted... That's pretty rad but I don't think I'd want to be a teacher in the post-COVID world. Me either, but a job is a job. On the one hand, I feel bad because I know Im not in love with the idea of teaching, and these kids would get a better experience with someone who does love teaching. On the other, Im not planning to be a shitty teacher on purpose, and I do believe in education and I think kids are smarter than theyre given credit for. And having a permanent teacher is better than some of the measures weve been having because of the shortage. --- Forever Momo; Always EPic <cite>MrMelodramatic posted [p:963266555] in I'm taking... [t:79933275]...</cite> <quote>SinisterSlay posted... </cite> <quote>Maybe if they get desperate enough they let you take the test many years after you already started teaching</quote>Theyre already so desperate theyre letting me teach one year without a teaching certification, as long as I pass this test. If I pass and get a job, i have to file all my paperwork, pay state fees, take some courses on pedagogy, learn about classroom management, etc and become actually certified to teach before I begin my second year of teaching. Judgmenl posted... </cite> <quote>That's pretty rad but I don't think I'd want to be a teacher in the post-COVID world.</quote>Me either, but a job is a job. On the one hand, I feel bad because I know Im not in love with the idea of teaching, and these kids would get a better experience with someone who does love teaching. On the other, Im not planning to be a shitty teacher on purpose, and I do believe in education and I think kids are smarter than theyre given credit for. And having a permanent teacher is better than some of the measures weve been having because of the shortage. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
MrMelodramatic 03/08/22 9:44:39 AM #5:	Anyway here I go wml --- Forever Momo; Always EPic <cite>MrMelodramatic posted [p:963266566] in I'm taking... [t:79933275]...</cite> <quote>Anyway here I go wml </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Judgmenl 03/08/22 9:59:33 AM #6:	Good luck --- You're a regular Jack Kerouac Not removing this until I've left March 2020. <cite>Judgmenl posted [p:963266898] in I'm taking... [t:79933275]...</cite> <quote>Good luck </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
SilentSeph 03/08/22 10:00:14 AM #7:	Good luck! --- Delicious and vicious, while maliciously nutritious. <cite>SilentSeph posted [p:963266919] in I'm taking... [t:79933275]...</cite> <quote>Good luck! </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
MrMelodramatic 03/08/22 12:06:23 PM #8:	It was bad lmao i estimate I got 51/100 questions right. I needed 70. Scores are released Sunday so no use worrying until then. --- Forever Momo; Always EPic <cite>MrMelodramatic posted [p:963270045] in I'm taking... [t:79933275]...</cite> <quote>It was bad lmao i estimate I got 51/100 questions right. I needed 70. Scores are released Sunday so no use worrying until then. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
FrozenBananas 03/08/22 12:09:26 PM #9:	Why didnt you study --- Big yellow joint big yellow joint I'll meet you down at the big yellow joint <cite>FrozenBananas posted [p:963270124] in I'm taking... [t:79933275]...</cite> <quote>Why didnt you study </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
MrMelodramatic 03/08/22 2:25:19 PM #10:	I dunno. Apathy I suppose. Also some overconfidence? --- Forever Momo; Always EPic <cite>MrMelodramatic posted [p:963273923] in I'm taking... [t:79933275]...</cite> <quote>I dunno. Apathy I suppose. Also some overconfidence? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
fettster777 03/08/22 3:15:44 PM #11:	Why would you want to be come a school teacher? Shit pay with no raises unless you "further your education" and even then its not worth paying thousands to a university for a marginally higher salary, getting shit on by the parents all the time when their precious angel did terrible on an assignment or was rude in class and was punished, have to deal with shitty little kids, have to deal with an inept state government when it comes to education, etc. Everyone all says its because they "love children" or "love teaching", but many teachers have left the profession within five years (nearly 50 percent!). Mainly for the reasons I pointed out above. Its hilarious to me that you need all this schooling and all these certifications and take all these praxis exams to teach some 10 year old about fucking Magellan, but to teach a major requirement college class (imparting knowledge that MIGHT actually be used by the student in the workforce), all you need is a degree in the same subject, one higher level then you're teaching. That's it. Sorry for the rant, I've known several teachers who all quit after only a few years. Most of them during covid due how their state handled everything, but others because of the other things I mentioned. But, we make new babies every day so I guess somebody has to do it. Might as well be somebody who can tolerate it or at least enjoy teaching, even if it is in a terrible fucked up system. <cite>fettster777 posted [p:963275337] in I'm taking... [t:79933275]...</cite> <quote>Why would you want to be come a school teacher? Shit pay with no raises unless you "further your education" and even then its not worth paying thousands to a university for a marginally higher salary, getting shit on by the parents all the time when their precious angel did terrible on an assignment or was rude in class and was punished, have to deal with shitty little kids, have to deal with an inept state government when it comes to education, etc. Everyone all says its because they "love children" or "love teaching", but many teachers have left the profession within five years (nearly 50 percent!). Mainly for the reasons I pointed out above. Its hilarious to me that you need all this schooling and all these certifications and take all these praxis exams to teach some 10 year old about fucking Magellan, but to teach a major requirement college class (imparting knowledge that MIGHT actually be used by the student in the workforce), all you need is a degree in the same subject, one higher level then you're teaching. That's it. Sorry for the rant, I've known several teachers who all quit after only a few years. Most of them during covid due how their state handled everything, but others because of the other things I mentioned. But, we make new babies every day so I guess somebody has to do it. Might as well be somebody who can tolerate it or at least enjoy teaching, even if it is in a terrible fucked up system. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Judgmenl 03/08/22 4:30:27 PM #12:	fettster777 posted... Why would you want to be come a school teacher? For me. my High School CS teacher had a big influence on where I am right now. I would have liked to do that some day, but I don't think it could ever be the same. Also HUGE pay cut. --- You're a regular Jack Kerouac Not removing this until I've left March 2020. <cite>Judgmenl posted [p:963277412] in I'm taking... [t:79933275]...</cite> <quote>fettster777 posted... </cite> <quote>Why would you want to be come a school teacher?</quote>For me. my High School CS teacher had a big influence on where I am right now. I would have liked to do that some day, but I don't think it could ever be the same. Also HUGE pay cut. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Lobomoon 03/08/22 5:27:17 PM #13:	Apparently there's an opening: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10586027/Teacher-investigated-wearing-inappropriate-suit-World-Book-Day.html "Teacher is investigated for wearing 'inappropriate' figure-hugging morph suit to 'chase pupils around secondary school while pretending to be Spider-Man' on World Book Day" --- 'Anyone can make war but only the most courageous can make peace' - President Donald J Trump <cite>Lobomoon posted [p:963278958] in I'm taking... [t:79933275]...</cite> <quote>Apparently there's an opening: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10586027/Teacher-investigated-wearing-inappropriate-suit-World-Book-Day.html "Teacher is investigated for wearing 'inappropriate' figure-hugging morph suit to 'chase pupils around secondary school while pretending to be Spider-Man' on World Book Day" </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
MrMelodramatic 03/08/22 5:56:29 PM #14:	What the fuck lmao --- Forever Momo; Always EPic <cite>MrMelodramatic posted [p:963279728] in I'm taking... [t:79933275]...</cite> <quote>What the fuck lmao </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
MrMelodramatic 03/10/22 9:07:23 PM #15:	Ill find out if I passed in the next 27 hours --- Forever Momo; Always EPic <cite>MrMelodramatic posted [p:963346560] in I'm taking... [t:79933275]...</cite> <quote>Ill find out if I passed in the next 27 hours </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
MrMelodramatic 03/11/22 9:19:58 PM #16:	Ah shit i passed boiii https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/user_image/6/3/9/AATQZDAADBRX.jpg --- Forever Momo; Always EPic <cite>MrMelodramatic posted [p:963374223] in I'm taking... [t:79933275]...</cite> <quote>Ah shit i passed boiii https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/user_image/6/3/9/AATQZDAADBRX.jpg </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Cacciato 03/11/22 9:29:19 PM #17:	I am both simultaneously happy for you/concerned for public education. <cite>Cacciato posted [p:963374448] in I'm taking... [t:79933275]...</cite> <quote>I am both simultaneously happy for you/concerned for public education. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
MrMelodramatic 03/11/22 10:15:43 PM #18:	Cacciato posted... I am both simultaneously happy for you/concerned for public education. Me too pal. Hopefully some way cooler job hires me before I have to resort to teaching --- Forever Momo; Always EPic <cite>MrMelodramatic posted [p:963375491] in I'm taking... [t:79933275]...</cite> <quote>Cacciato posted... </cite> <quote>I am both simultaneously happy for you/concerned for public education.</quote>Me too pal. Hopefully some way cooler job hires me before I have to resort to teaching </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
BEERandWEED 03/11/22 10:29:53 PM #19:	Teach them about Jesus. --- Always have a hamms in hand. <cite>BEERandWEED posted [p:963375819] in I'm taking... [t:79933275]...</cite> <quote>Teach them about Jesus. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
11110111011 03/12/22 8:37:24 AM #20:	SinisterSlay posted... Maybe if they get desperate enough they let you take the test many years after you already started teaching This happens already. A lot. <cite>11110111011 posted [p:963382945] in I'm taking... [t:79933275]...</cite> <quote>SinisterSlay posted... </cite> <quote>Maybe if they get desperate enough they let you take the test many years after you already started teaching</quote> This happens already. A lot. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
LinkPizza 03/12/22 8:39:05 AM #21:	Congrats! --- Official King of Kings Switch FC: 7216-4417-4511 Add Me because I'll probably add you. I'm probably the LinkPizza you'll see around. <cite>LinkPizza posted [p:963382974] in I'm taking... [t:79933275]...</cite> <quote>Congrats!</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Judgmenl 03/12/22 8:45:22 AM #22:	Now become tenured and receive a phat payday for the rest of your life. --- You're a regular Jack Kerouac Not removing this until I've left March 2020. <cite>Judgmenl posted [p:963383037] in I'm taking... [t:79933275]...</cite> <quote>Now become tenured and receive a phat payday for the rest of your life. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
MrMelodramatic 03/12/22 8:59:25 AM #23:	Judgmenl posted... Now become tenured and receive a phat payday for the rest of your life. School districts in this area only* pay starting teachers 49k. I think itll be a loooooong while before any phat paydays come my way lol ~~49k is still 13k+benefits more than I make rn tbf~~ --- Forever Momo; Always EPic <cite>MrMelodramatic posted [p:963383218] in I'm taking... [t:79933275]...</cite> <quote>Judgmenl posted... </cite> <quote>Now become tenured and receive a phat payday for the rest of your life.</quote>School districts in this area only pay starting teachers 49k. I think itll be a loooooong while before any phat paydays come my way lol *49k is still 13k+benefits more than I make rn tbf </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
FrozenBananas 03/12/22 9:35:56 AM #24:	Damn good job you made it sound like you failed lol --- Big yellow joint big yellow joint I'll meet you down at the big yellow joint <cite>FrozenBananas posted [p:963383785] in I'm taking... [t:79933275]...</cite> <quote>Damn good job you made it sound like you failed lol </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DrPrimemaster 03/12/22 9:51:35 AM #25:	Grats Chris --- Metroids Suck <cite>DrPrimemaster posted [p:963384032] in I'm taking... [t:79933275]...</cite> <quote>Grats Chris </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
MrMelodramatic 03/12/22 10:27:21 AM #26:	FrozenBananas posted... Damn good job you made it sound like you failed lol The test was 100 questions, but it looks like only 80 were scored? I definitely definitely missed more than 7. I thought I missed about 35, but maybe most of those werent scored for some reason --- Forever Momo; Always EPic <cite>MrMelodramatic posted [p:963384605] in I'm taking... [t:79933275]...</cite> <quote>FrozenBananas posted... </cite> <quote>Damn good job you made it sound like you failed lol</quote>The test was 100 questions, but it looks like only 80 were scored? I definitely definitely missed more than 7. I thought I missed about 35, but maybe most of those werent scored for some reason </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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