ETI Blog
December 11, 2019 2020-09-21 22:42ETI Blog
The Effects of Standardized Testing on Students
Standardized testing has been around for centuries. Internet reports say that the first standardized tests were given in the 7th century BC in China. The argument for standardized tests is straightforward; a common assessment instrument allows many students or job …
MTEL Communication and Literacy: Why Good Students Struggle To Pass
One of the most common comments/complaints that I have heard from my students over the last 23 years of teacher certification preparation is, “I got a 4.0 in grad school! How come I can’t pass these (MTEL Communication and Literacy) …
What are the MTEL Flex assessments?
What is the new MTEL Flex assessment? On of January 25, 2020, the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) announced that they are adding an option to several subject-test MTELs for educators who have come close but have …
Which Communication And Literacy MTEL Alternative Should You Try?
The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education recently announced that there are Communication and Literacy MTEL alternative assessments now. There are now five examinations that will count towards Mass education licensure for those who would rather not take the …