About the BTLPT
How Much Does it Cost?
TExES exams cost $131.
When Can I Take It?
The BTLPT is only offered in testing windows. The exam will be offered July 25-August 1. Although the registration deadline is not until July 10, you should register as soon as possible. Test centers usually fill up before the deadline.
Who Needs To Take the BTLPT?
Candidates that want to be bilingual teachers in Texas must pass the BTLPT, along with the other required exams.
What Will the Exam Cover?
The exam assesses your knowledge of all areas of Spanish, including reading and listening comprehension, as well as writing and oral proficiency. You are also required to write a lesson plan, essay, and a response to an email in Spanish.
For more information, visit the BTLPT page.
Texas Teacher Today: Tips and Study Material for the BTLPT Spanish 190, LOTE Spanish 613, Bilingual Education Supplemental 164, Core Subjects EC-6 291, and English Language Arts and Reading 4-8 117 Exams
Thursday, 16 April 2015
Core Subjects EC-6 Study Material and Practice Test Questions
Study guides are now for sale for the Math and ELAR sections of the Core Subjects EC-6 exam. Sample test questions, answers, and explanations are included.
www.coresubjects.net
www.coresubjects.net
Sunday, 12 April 2015
LOTE and BTLPT Scores
If you took the LOTE or BTLPT in March 2015, your score will be released April 13, 2015. Some people already have their score. To view your score, log on to your ETS account.
Tuesday, 3 March 2015
Tips for Taking the BTLPT or LOTE
Are you studying for the BTLPT or LOTE Spanish exams? Here are some helpful tips for the actual test day.
1. The test center will likely have a lot of distractions. Expect to hear other people taking their test and doing their oral/speaking tasks. Be prepared to block out noise mentally, and take ear plugs. Make sure you tell the test proctor you have them. You are allowed to have them, but be sure the proctor knows.
2. Get there early so you will hopefully be admitted before other test takers and choose a seat that you prefer. Ask the test proctor to put as much space between you and other test takers as possible.
3. Eat a healthy meal before you go. The LOTE is a long test, and you don't want to be hungry and have a hard time concentrating. The BTLPT is shorter, but it is still important to eat well before you go so your blood sugar level will not drop.
4. Replace anxious or negative thoughts with positive, realistic thoughts. Remind yourself of your strengths and your hard work studying, and tell yourself you will do your best and pass.
5. Carefully read all instructions, and remember that once you complete a section, you cannot go back to a previous section. Budget your time so you can finish each section. There will be a clock on your screen showing how much time you have left.
1. The test center will likely have a lot of distractions. Expect to hear other people taking their test and doing their oral/speaking tasks. Be prepared to block out noise mentally, and take ear plugs. Make sure you tell the test proctor you have them. You are allowed to have them, but be sure the proctor knows.
2. Get there early so you will hopefully be admitted before other test takers and choose a seat that you prefer. Ask the test proctor to put as much space between you and other test takers as possible.
3. Eat a healthy meal before you go. The LOTE is a long test, and you don't want to be hungry and have a hard time concentrating. The BTLPT is shorter, but it is still important to eat well before you go so your blood sugar level will not drop.
4. Replace anxious or negative thoughts with positive, realistic thoughts. Remind yourself of your strengths and your hard work studying, and tell yourself you will do your best and pass.
5. Carefully read all instructions, and remember that once you complete a section, you cannot go back to a previous section. Budget your time so you can finish each section. There will be a clock on your screen showing how much time you have left.
Sunday, 11 January 2015
Studying for the BTLPT and LOTE Spanish Exams
Are you preparing for the LOTE or BTLPT Spanish exam?
Both exams are very rigorous. On the LOTE, the most challenging sections for the majority of test takers are the pedagogy/instruction and assessment domain, and the writing tasks. I have study material to help for both of those areas.
On the BTLPT, the writing tasks are usually the most challening. You can purchase material to help you prepare for those.
For a limited time, get 10% off with this coupon code: EPP10
Both exams are very rigorous. On the LOTE, the most challenging sections for the majority of test takers are the pedagogy/instruction and assessment domain, and the writing tasks. I have study material to help for both of those areas.
On the BTLPT, the writing tasks are usually the most challening. You can purchase material to help you prepare for those.
For a limited time, get 10% off with this coupon code: EPP10
Thursday, 18 December 2014
New Question Formats on Core Subjects EC-6 291 Exam
Did
you know the new Core Subjects exams include new question formats? For
some questions, you will drag and drop answer choices into targets, and
for some you will select from a drop down menu. For other questions,
you will click on sentences, parts of a graphic, or check boxes. For
more information, "like" my new page: Texas Teacher Today TExES Core
Subjects EC-6 291
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Failed the LOTE or BTLPT Spanish?
I know some of you are incredibly frustrated that you did not pass the BTLPT or LOTE exam. Hang in there! These tests are very rigorous.
If you bought my study guide for the writing tasks (for either exam), and did not pass your test, I have an offer for you. You are welcome to email me a writing sample, and I will review it free of charge and give you specific feedback to improve your score. You need to respond to one of the writing tasks in the ETS preparation manual. Please allow a few business days for a response. Send your writing task to schonefeldcourtney@gmail.com
#BTLPT #BTLPTSpanish #LOTE #LOTESpanish
If you bought my study guide for the writing tasks (for either exam), and did not pass your test, I have an offer for you. You are welcome to email me a writing sample, and I will review it free of charge and give you specific feedback to improve your score. You need to respond to one of the writing tasks in the ETS preparation manual. Please allow a few business days for a response. Send your writing task to schonefeldcourtney@gmail.com
#BTLPT #BTLPTSpanish #LOTE #LOTESpanish
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