NWR: Teachers, how did you prepare for the LAST

GinaBambina08 Posted: Apr 04, 2007 12:33 PM

NWR: Teachers, how did you prepare for the LAST

I'm taking the LAST in about two weeks, but I don't know where to find information about how the test is and how to prepare for it. I need some help!

Snowflake08 Posted: Apr 04, 2007 12:35 PM

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to be honest with you, its general knowledge - cant really prepare - its Liberal Arts and Science Test - there are no questions about teaching on it

jgl Posted: Apr 04, 2007 12:36 PM

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i wonldnt stress about preparing for it. i didnt and did fine. most people i know didnt study. its a little similar to the SAT.

you will do fine.

betiboop7 Posted: Apr 04, 2007 12:37 PM

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I am a teacher, you cant really prepare for what is going to be on the test, but they have the prep books that you can practice with (that is what I did) just to give you an idea of what types of queestions to expect...Good Luck!! If you need any help aslk me

GinaBambina08 Posted: Apr 04, 2007 12:39 PM

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Do they have these prep books in most libraries? I'm not really worried about the content, i'm more worried about how the test is structured but I guess i'll check out some libraries to look for some prep books...thanks girls

dream426 Posted: Apr 04, 2007 12:39 PM

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You can't really prepare. I took the practice tests but I don't think i made a difference.

soon2BMrsMcD Posted: Apr 04, 2007 12:40 PM

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I bought the Baron's book and took the practice tests. Don't stress too much, it's not that bad!! Good luck!

Snowflake08 Posted: Apr 04, 2007 12:41 PM

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when i took it, which was over 10 years ago
there were:

80 multiple choice questions and then i had to write an essay about a given topic

GinaBambina08 Posted: Apr 04, 2007 12:41 PM

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Oh, there's an essay in it??

betiboop7 Posted: Apr 04, 2007 12:42 PM

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yea that is what mone was 80 MC questions and my essay was on, do you think that there should be uniforms worn in school. I got review books at the book store through Barons and Kaplan..You might be able to do a google search and get practice tests!!

cbcf Posted: Apr 04, 2007 01:33 PM

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ohh i am not in grad school as of yet...hopefully this Fall !!!!!

but should I take the LAST before I get in?? Is it good to just get it over with or should I wait?

And since I really want to work in a school and get my name out there should I take the Teachers Assistant Test to be able to work with students in a classroom - cause according to alot of people you need that test now to do so. And can you still became a certified teacher even after you were a certified teachers assistant?

thanks!!

Good Luckk on the LAST!

Princess Cut Bride Posted: Apr 04, 2007 02:38 PM

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Posted by cbcf

ohh i am not in grad school as of yet...hopefully this Fall !!!!!

but should I take the LAST before I get in?? Is it good to just get it over with or should I wait?

And since I really want to work in a school and get my name out there should I take the Teachers Assistant Test to be able to work with students in a classroom - cause according to alot of people you need that test now to do so. And can you still became a certified teacher even after you were a certified teachers assistant?

thanks!!

Good Luckk on the LAST!

I took the LAST during my junior year of undergrad. If I were you I'd take it now and get it out of the way.

michellecarin Posted: Apr 04, 2007 02:41 PM

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I took the LAST and the ATSW the same day!! I know I am crazy. It took 6 hours but the tests were so simple. I had no clue what the tests even were, just kinda showed up. Plus it was final bids day (sorority stuff)so I had no sleep the night before. Its really not hard. Lots of multiple choice and maybe two essays (or maybe that was the ATSW) i truthfully don't remember. When you sign up for the test they usually send you a practice booklet, I think

PoeticJustice Posted: Apr 04, 2007 11:33 PM

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I did sample test and literally read the synopisis of all of the classics on Amazon.com and studied some of my grmaamr and vocab boos that I used with upper grade students.

Jasonsgirl Posted: Apr 04, 2007 11:34 PM

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I brought a review book. Kaplan makes one.

megzzie Posted: Apr 04, 2007 11:35 PM

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The only thing I did for all 3 tests was take a practice test online the night before the test.

jgl Posted: Apr 04, 2007 11:42 PM

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Posted by cbcf

And can you still became a certified teacher even after you were a certified teachers assistant?

thanks!!

Good Luckk on the LAST!

i took the LAST the ATSW and the CST in Multi subject and in Special Ed. They were all fine. the CST's i think were more challenging though. I didnt prepare for any, i didnt see how i could.

you will do fine

Also... there is no harm in taking the LAST earlier. Get it out of the way.

Anyway.. there shouldnt be any problem getting certified as a teacher because you already got certfied as a TA.

drpepper318 Posted: Apr 04, 2007 11:43 PM

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I don't think there's really any good way to prepare since the questions are so general. Just go into it well-rested and you'll do fine!

MattandTricia07 Posted: Apr 04, 2007 11:46 PM

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Can't really study for it because you never know exactly what they are going to ask. Get a prep book if you want and take some sample tests to get an idea of the types of questions. You can also just look through the one they provide on their website. It's really not that hard, so don't stress over it- just a lot of reading.

Good luck!

jessamyn78 Posted: Apr 04, 2007 11:52 PM

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I didn't know how to prepare either. I did the questions in the preparation book but that was it. It's general knowledge so there is nothing I can really even tell you to study.