07-30-2010, 07:29 PM
You may also want to see what calculator is used during testing. Most of the time programmable and advance calcs are not allowed. The last math test I took (for Florida State Teachers Accreditation. ) was a basic four function plus sq. root.
As for a cheat sheet, we were told what formulas may have been on the test ahead of time. I memorized them all and the first thing I did upon starting the test was to write them all down on my allotted scrap paper.
Now what is scary is I'm currently certified to teach through Calculus by the state. I have never had a math class beyond Elementary Algebra during my first semester of college and that was in 1980! I have no clue how to even simplify an algebraic equation. The state may think I can teach it but I would never consider teaching a math course beyond sixth grade.
I'm also certified for AP Science but have not had a science class since 9th grade in 1977. Once again I will not teach those subjects by choice. It isn't fair to the students.
I just test very well. (scored 1250 on my SAT's, in the 96th percentile or better on everything but clerical on the ASVAB and was fifth highest in my county on the state test we had then. Yet I was generally a c-b student in most subjects (though I never studied or read the books, so I'm sure I could have done a bit better with effort)
As for a cheat sheet, we were told what formulas may have been on the test ahead of time. I memorized them all and the first thing I did upon starting the test was to write them all down on my allotted scrap paper.
Now what is scary is I'm currently certified to teach through Calculus by the state. I have never had a math class beyond Elementary Algebra during my first semester of college and that was in 1980! I have no clue how to even simplify an algebraic equation. The state may think I can teach it but I would never consider teaching a math course beyond sixth grade.
I'm also certified for AP Science but have not had a science class since 9th grade in 1977. Once again I will not teach those subjects by choice. It isn't fair to the students.
I just test very well. (scored 1250 on my SAT's, in the 96th percentile or better on everything but clerical on the ASVAB and was fifth highest in my county on the state test we had then. Yet I was generally a c-b student in most subjects (though I never studied or read the books, so I'm sure I could have done a bit better with effort)