Computer Science Praxis Test is here!

[Andrew Kuemmel]

Educational Testing Service has just made a Praxis Computer Science test available!   Nationally, this is a big win for Computer Science, as more and more states realize that Computer Science should have a licensure status just like other subject areas.  

The Wisconsin CSTA has recommend to DPI that this Praxis test be used to meet their specifications for allowing an Educator who holds a valid WI Professional Educator, Master Educator, or Life license in Mathematics(400)  to earn a Computer Science (405) license.  Initial educators are not eligible to earn a license via this pathway.   See this link for more details: http://tepdl.dpi.wi.gov/licensing/license-based-on-a-content-test-pathway

It will take a few months for DPI to receive the standard-setting information from ETS, set a cut score, and prepare the licensing information on their web page, but we hope that this will be done in time for interested Mathematics teachers to take the test this summer. 

You can get a glimpse of what this test looks like at this link:

https://www.ets.org/praxis/prepare/materials/5651

If you look at the sample questions you will notice that they are rather dated.   However, ETS will be updating  the test in the next few years to reflect the current national consensus on what constitutes computer science. 

If you know of a mathematics teacher who has some computer science background and would like to earn a computer science license, please pass this email along to them.  Also, please reply to the list if you have further questions.  

[Michael Parham]

That is great news. I know once I am able to do this, then that is definitely a path I will be taking.

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[awick]

Is there a reason why an initial educator can't take the test?

[Andrew Kuemmel]

Hi,

I do not know why this is DPI policy, but it has been this way for a long time.  

http://tepdl.dpi.wi.gov/licensing/license-based-on-a-content-test-pathway

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[Joseph Kmoch]

Right now at least, that’s the ruling by the DPI - perhaps that can change in the future.

Andy Kuemmel - do you have better information?

Joe

[Andrew Kuemmel]

Hi Joe,

I don't know much.......this is a rule for all licensing areas that can add an endorsement, not just Math/CS .    

Andy

[Andrew Kuemmel]

Are there any current math (400) teachers who are considering taking the Praxis test this summer?  I would like to see if there is a need for some organized test prep......

On Fri, May 1, 2015 at 9:27 AM, Andrew Kuemmel <akue...@madison.k12.wi.us> wrote:

[Lori Hunt]

I sent out an email to the math teachers at my school and will let you know what I find out.  I think a test prep is a GREAT idea!  Thanks for thinking of that!  I am glad to help in any way possible.

Thanks!

Lori

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Lori Hunt
Math/Computer Science
Middleton High School

[Driessen, Aaron]

I would be interested.

 

Aaron Driessen

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[Theresa Breunig]

me too!

Theresa Breunig

[Jesse Gleason]

I would be very interested in a test prep also.

 

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I sent out an email to the math teachers at my school and will let you know what I find out.  I think a test prep is a GREAT idea!  Thanks for thinking of that!  I am glad to help in any way possible.

Thanks!

Lori

[Kasi Stiedaman]

I would be interested as well.

Kasi Stiedaman

Math Teacher and Math Curriculum Specialist

New Berlin Eisenhower

Kasi.St...@nbexcellence.org

262-789-6375 Ext 2139

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[Lori Hunt]

I have a math teacher in Middleton who is interested!!

[Wick, Angela]

Do you know if they make any exceptions to the initial educator ruling? If not, can I still take the test and then submit my results after I submit my PDP which will be in about January of next year?  How long are test results good for?

Angela

Angela Wick

Waukesha West High School

Mathematics

On Tue, May 19, 2015 at 2:53 PM, Joseph Kmoch <j...@jkmoch.com> wrote:

[Lori Hunt]

The teacher in our district still holds his initial educator license as well.  I think it is the first 3 years(?).  I don't think they are going to change that, right Andy?

[Buntman, Kevin]

There are two teachers that are yeses and two maybes from my district. 

          
           Kevin Buntman  
    Kettle Moraine High School

Math & Computer Science Teacher

[Mary Walz]

Andy,

Two questions.

1. I have my 405 license but wondered about joining the test prep group if it came to be. 

2. In the AP Audit there is a practice exam but I am confused what exam is new for this year. It was my understanding that they create a new practice exam every year. Is the practice exam for the 2015-16 students called 

AP Computer Science A 2015 Released Exam

or should I be looking for something that says 2016?

Mary Walz

Sauk Prairie High School

105 9TH ST Prairie du Sac WI 53578

National Board Certified Math Teacher

608-643-5921

[Andrew Kuemmel]

Hi Mary,

Dan Rohde is working with me on the Praxis study group, and we would be happy to add you to our list.  Most of the folks that we talked to wanted to prep for the summer test-taking window, so I would guess that we will start having some Hangouts in the next few weeks. 

For others who might not know, the Praxis test is not required for CS teachers to take, but is a fast, inexpensive way for teachers with a 400 license to add on a 405 endorsement. 

As for the Advanced Placement exams, both Computer Science A and Computer Science Principles have Practice Exams available to teachers who complete the Course Audit Process.  The Practice exam changes once in a while, but does not change much.  The Computer Science A exam was changed recently to reflect that the Grid World Case Study is no longer tested on the AP CSA exam....that is why the Practice Exam is described as "effective fall 2014." 

The College Board released the actual 2015 CS A exam recently.  They do this about once every five years.  This exam is also available to teachers who have completed the Course Audit process. 

Let me know if you have any followup questions!

Best wishes,

Andy

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[Gleason, Jesse]

Thanks for the info Andy. Could you please add me to the list also? However I would prefer my personal email be used since I don't typically check this one at home. It is jessejam...@yahoo.com

Thanks,

Jesse Gleason

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Jesse Gleason

Math/Computer Science

Cuba City High School

[Tucker Bartholomew]

Please add me to the study group.

Tucker Bartholomew

Math Teacher

Beaver Dam High School

voicemail ext 2154 

[Andrew Kuemmel]

Sure! 

Dan has created a separate Google Group,

https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/wi-praxis-computer-science-test-study-group

I hope anyone who is interested will join....that is how we will try to communicate with anyone who is interested.