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What comes with Cirrus Test Prep’s PECT Special Education Study Guide?
You probably think this is a typical study guide. However, Cirrus Test Prep’s unofficial PECT Special Education PreK – 8 and 7 – 12 Study Guide: Test Prep and Practice Questions for the Pennsylvania Educator Certification Tests isn't like other study guides. Because we know you value your time, our unofficial study guide includes a quick yet full review of everything on the test with real examples, graphics, and information. Cirrus Test Prep’s NEW PECT Special Education PreK – 8 and 7 – 12 Study Guide gives you the edge you need to score higher and pass the first time.
Best of all, Cirrus Test Prep’s PECT Special Education PreK – 8 and 7 – 12 Study Guide offers you:
A full review of what you need to know for the PECT exam
PECT practice questions for you to practice and improve and worked through practice problems with explanations
Test tips and strategies to help you score higher
Real world examples
Our PECT prep book covers all the material that will be on your exam, including:
Assessment
Transition
Professional Responsibilities
Student Growth and Development
Disability Categories
Planning and the Learning Environment
Instruction
… and also comes with a FULL PECT practice test, so that you will be ready on test day.
But before you buy PECT Special Education PreK – 8 and 7 – 12 Study Guide, you may find yourself wondering, what is the MTLE? What is on the MTLE? How is the MTLE scored? How is the MTLE administered? We are the MTLE experts, and we are happy to answer all your questions below!
Some Frequently Asked Questions about the Pect…
What is the pect?
The PECT Special Education exam is a part of teaching licensure in Pennsylvania. PECT scores are used to complete a state application for teacher certification. The assessment ensures that the examinee has the skills and knowledge necessary to become a special education teacher in Pennsylvania public schools.
What is on the pect?
The PECT is a multiple-choice test designed to assess whether you possess the knowledge and skills necessary to become a special education teacher in Pennsylvania. The PECT Special Education PreK – 8 exam is a computer-based assessment with two modules. Each of the modules has forty-one multiple-choice questions and a sixty-minute time limit. If you choose to take both of the modules in one testing session, you will have a fifteen-minute break between modules. The questions are single-select multiple-choice with a single correct answer and contain both scenario-based and general-knowledge questions.
PECT Module 1
Foundations and Professional Practice (33%)
Historical, philosophical, and legal foundations
Professional/ethical roles of special education teachers
Family/student collaboration
Understanding Students with Disabilities (33%)
Atypical/typical human growth
Development/characteristics of students with disabilities
Factors affecting learning development in students with disabilities
Assessment and Program Planning and Implementation (33%)
Characteristics, selection, use of, and results of assessment
IFSPs/IEPs, behavior plans, and designing special curricula and instruction
TOTAL: 41 questions; 1 hour
PECT Module 2
Inclusive Learning Environments (50%)
Planning, managing, and modifying learning environments
Strategies for positive behavioral interventions/supports
Fostering receptive/expressive communication and social skills
Teaching independent/functional living skills and promoting successful transitions
Delivery of Specially Designed Instruction (50%)
Foundations of reading instruction for students with disabilities
Literacy instructions for students with disabilities
Specially designed instruction (SDI) to promote content-area learning
TOTAL: 41 questions; 1 hour
How is the pect scored?
Each multiple-choice question is worth one raw point. The total number of questions you answer correctly is added up to obtain your raw score. The raw score is then converted into a scaled score between 100 and 300. A scaled score of 240 is required to pass the test. Your score report will also indicate a performance index giving you a general idea of how you performed on each subarea.
Keep in mind that a small number of selected-response questions are experimental and will not count toward your overall score. ETS uses these to test out new questions for future exams. However, as those questions are not indicated on the test, you must respond to every question. There is no penalty for guessing on the test, so be sure to eliminate answer choices and answer every question. If you still don’t know the answer, guess; you may get it right!
How is the pect administered?
The PECT is a computer-based test offered continuously at a range of universities and testing centers. You can choose to take both subtests in a single sitting or each subtest separately. Check Pearson Vue’s website for more information on registration. You will need to print your registration ticket from your online account and bring it, along with your identification, to the testing site on test day. No pens, pencils, erasers, or calculators are allowed. You should report to the testing center fifteen minutes before your scheduled test time. You may take the test once every forty-five days.
Why should I use Cirrus Test Prep’s PECT study material?
Developed by experienced current and former educators, Cirrus Test Prep’s study materials help future educators gain the skills and knowledge needed to successfully pass their state-level teacher certification exams and enter the classroom. Each Cirrus Test Prep study guide includes: a detailed summary of the test’s format, content, and scoring; an overview of the content knowledge required to pass the exam; worked-through sample questions with answers and explanations; full-length practice tests including answer explanations; and unique test-taking strategies with highlighted key concepts. Cirrus Test Prep’s study materials ensure that new educators feel prepared on test day and beyond.
Where can I buy PECT Special Education PreK – 8 and 7 – 12 Study Guide?
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To help you prepare for your PECT test, we have developed a list of 30 test-taking tips that have been shown to be very helpful for students of all ages and backgrounds when taking standardized tests. They cover everything. from what to do the night before the big day, to what to eat for breakfast, to thoughts on how to handle your caffeine to tips you can use during the actual exam.