Post a screenshot of your “Classroom
Competency Practice Exam” results.

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First and Last Name

Evidence

Submit proof of one of the following:

1.      Non-Certification Statement: If you are enrolled in a non-licensure
program and do not require state testing, submit a screenshot of your program
of study in the GCU portal affirming that you are in a program that does not
lead to licensure and you are not pursuing teacher certification.

2.     
Proof
of Content Exam Registration or Completion: Submit a screenshot showing that you have
registered for or have already completed your content exam(s). Proof of
registration is required for any content exams you are required to take.
Speak to your Field Experience Counselor for more information on required
content exams. 

Testing Deferment: If you have been granted a deferment for
testing because the state in which you have disclosed you intend to certify
does not require testing, submit a copy of the signed acknowledgment you
received from your Field Experience Counselor. 

Projected Month/Year You Intend to Student Teach (Students in a
non-certification program may state their projected program completion date.)

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State Certification

This is the state where you plan to
become a certified teacher.

Note: In
some states, candidates must first obtain certification in Arizona before
they can apply for certification in their state. For details on the
certification process in your state, contact your Field Experience Counselor
(FEC).

List the names of the state licensure
content/subject knowledge exams you will have to take to receive your
teaching credential.

Examples:

·       NES
Elementary Subtest I & II

·       CSET:
Multiple Subjects

·       Praxis
________

State Education Website URL

Example: Arizona Department of Education

GCU/COE Student Success Center Study Resources

Provide the links to relevant test
preparation resources available in the Student Success Center.

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List three
resources that are available to assist you with preparation for your state
licensure content knowledge exams.

Provide the resource links and a short
description of how each will help you prepare for successful exam completion.

Describe your initial reaction to seeing your exam score. Discuss
whether you were satisfied with your exam score and explain why.

Describe the strategies you used to approach questions you were
unsure about during the exam.

Discuss whether you managed your time effectively during the exam.
If not, explain what you could do differently next time to manage time more effectively.

Describe any distractions or factors that may have affected your
performance on the exam. Explain steps you can take to minimize these
distractions in the future.

Describe your strengths as a learner and explain how you can
leverage them to improve your performance.

Based on the “Classroom Competency Practice Exam” results, address
the following:

Identify specific subject area concepts/competencies that you need
to continue to practice.

List 2-3 strategies you will use to study for your certification
exams, focusing on those identified concepts/competencies.

Identify the Challenges

Consider your current content knowledge and test-taking
skills and identify two challenges you will need to overcome to successfully
prepare to take the certification exam.

Solutions for Overcoming the
Challenge

Describe a potential solution for
addressing each challenge listed above.

Exam
Preparation Schedule and Strategies

In
2-3 sentences, describe your daily, weekly, or monthly exam preparation time
goals and schedule for studying and the strategies you will employ to ensure you have obtained the content
knowledge and test-taking techniques needed for successful completion of the
certification exam.

In addition to certification examinations, list and describe other
requirements you need to meet to become a certified teacher in the state
where you plan to teach.

Examples: Fingerprint or background
clearances, program completion, application, fee, additional coursework, or
training, etc.