Passing the NYSTCE Students with Disabilities Test Congratulations! By taking the NYSTCE Students with Disabilities test, you are on your way to a rewarding teaching career. Our book and the online tools that come with it give you what you need to succeed on this important exam, bringing you one step closer to being certified to teach in New York. Our NYSTCE Students with Disabilities Book + Online Prep package includes: * Complete overview of the NYSTCE Students with Disabilities examination * Comprehensive review of all competencies * Two full-length practice tests (in the book and online) with powerful diagnostic tools to help you pinpoint your strengths and weaknesses and focus your study * Detailed answer explanations There are many different ways to prepare for the NYSTCE Students with Disabilities test. What''s best for you depends on how much time you have to study and how comfortable you are with the subject matter. Our book and online tests give you the tools you need to customize your prep so you can make the most of your study time. How to Use this Book + Online Prep About the Review The review chapters in this book are designed to help you sharpen your command of all the skills you''ll need to pass the NYSTCE Students with Disabilities test. Whether you''re a recent graduate of a traditional teacher education program or you''ve gone the alternate route, our review will reinforce what you have learned and show you how to relate the information you have acquired to the specific competencies on the exam. Our targeted review covers what you need to know to succeed on the exam.

Afterstudying our review, you will have an excellent grasp of the subject matter and a solid foundation for passing the exam. About the REA Study Center We know your time is valuable and you want an efficient study experience. At the online REA Study Center ( www.rea.com/studycenter ), you will get diagnostic feedback right from the start on what you know and what you don''t know. Here''s what you''ll find at the Study Center: * 2 Full-Length Practice Tests --Simulate the computer-based format of the actual NYSTCE test and give you the most complete picture of your strengths and weaknesses. * Automatic Scoring --Find out how you did on your test, instantly. * Diagnostic Score Reports --Get a specific score tied to each competency, so you can focus on the areas that challenge you the most.

* On-screen Detailed Answer Explanations --See why the correct response option is right, and learn why the other answer choices are incorrect. * Timed Testing --Learn to manage your time as you practice, so you''ll feel confident on test day. If you are studying and don''t have Internet access, you can take the printed tests in the book. These are the same practice tests offered at the REA Study Center, but without the added benefits of timed testing conditions and diagnostic score reports. Remember, the more you practice, the more comfortable you will be with the format of the NYSTCE Students with Disabilities test--and that will help you score higher! Getting Started Before you work through this book, we strongly recommend that you visit the New York State Teacher Certification Examinations website at www.nystce.nesinc.com .

There you''ll find the most current information on the exam, including registration information, testing sites, testing format, test-day advice, registration cost, and other available test preparation materials. An Overview of the Test Who Takes the Test, and What Is It Used for? The NYSTCE Students with Disabilities test is used by the State of New York to assess knowledge of teacher certification candidates. If you do not achieve a passing score on the test, don''t panic. You can take the test again, so you can work on improving your score in preparation for your next administration. About Computer-Based Testing The NYSTCE Students with Disabilities test is offered only on computer at flexible times and locations throughout the year. In computer-based testing, examinees complete the test by selecting answers on-screen to multiple-choice questions and typing responses to constructed-response assignments. The NYSTCE Students with Disabilities test contains one constructed-response item. When Should the NYSTCE Students with Disabilities Test Be Taken? The test is usually taken immediately before the completion of a teacher certification program at a college or university.

This gives candidates enough time to retake the test if necessary. Our practice tests will familiarize you with the format of the exam so that you do not have to go through the anxiety of learning about the NYSTCE Students with Disabilities test during the actual exam. When and Where Is the Test Given? The NYSTCE Students with Disabilities test is administered at various times and locations in New York State and in select cities nationwide. The exam can be taken year-round, Monday through Saturday by appointment. To find a testing center near you, visit the official website: www.nystce.nesinc.com .

Is There a Registration Fee? Yes, you must pay a fee to take the NYSTCE Students with Disabilities test. Payment must be made at the time of registration using a credit card (VISA or MasterCard only). Why should I take the NYSTCE Students with Disabilities Test? The New York State Certification Examinations (NYSTCE) includes among its components a set of Content Specialty Tests. Teachers in New York must achieve passing scores on the Content Specialty Test in their subject area. A passing score on this exam is among the requirements for several different certificates. Whether you are a student, a graduate from an approved teacher preparation program in New York State, or an educator who has received certification in another state, you should carefully read the requirements for working with students with disabilities provided on the New York State Education Department website. What Is Assessed on the NYSTCE Students with Disabilities Test? The NYSTCE Students with Disabilities exam tests seven broad competencies along with the performance indicators aligned to each competency. Listed on the next page are the competencies used as the basis for the Students with Disabilities examination, as well as the approximate percentage of the total exam that each competency covers.

These competencies represent the knowledge that teams of teachers, administrators, subject area specialists, and others have determined to be important for beginning teachers who work with students with disabilities. Each chapter in this book reviews the competencies one by one. The review material is organized within each chapter by the performance indicators that the New York State Education Department lists for each competency. Scoring the NYSTCE Students with Disabilities Test How is the Test Scored? The Students with Disabilities exam consists of 90 selected-response questions and 1 constructed-response question. You will have 195 minutes to complete the exam. It is suggested that you spend approximately 60 minutes completing the selected-response section and 135 minutes responding to the constructed-response question. You will not lose points for incorrect answers to the selected-response questions; therefore, you should not leave any of these questions unanswered. However, you must respond to the constructed response question.

If you do not respond, or if your response is otherwise unscorable, you will not pass. Responses to the 91 items are scaled so that scores on the Students with Disabilities test range from 100 to 300. A score of 220 is considered passing.