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WHERE TO START IN YOUR EXAM PREPARATION
Step 1: Confirm which licensure exam(s) you need to take for your program and by when. If you are unsure, you can review your Location Page to confirm your exam(s) and program deadlines first, then if you still have questions feel free to reach out to [email protected].
Step 2: Review the state-specific exam vendor's provided preparation materials to get an understanding of the test format, timing, and content assessed.
Step 3: After reviewing the test vendor's preparation materials, explore what types of exam prep supports are available for your exam(s) and determine which are most likely to support your success (below).
State-Specific Exam Prep Materials
Test vendor-provided preparation materials are the first place we recommend you start in your studying journey. They provide critical information about the exam you need and can help you identify appropriate support or resources for studying. To get started:
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Navigate to your test series below and watch the screencast outlining where you can find these preparation materials on the test vendor's website, along with what information is provided in these preparation materials.
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Visit the website to locate the test vendor-provided prep materials for your exam(s).
| State | Exam | Screencast | Website |
| Georgia | GACE | Watch the Screencast | Visit the Website |
| Illinois | ILTS | Watch the Screencast | Visit the Website |
| New York | NYSTCE | Watch the Screencast | Visit the Website |
| Pennsylvania | PECT | Watch the Screencast | Visit the Website |
| Texas | TEXES | Watch the Screencast | Visit the Website |
| All others not listed | Praxis | Watch the Screencast | Visit the Website |
General Certification/Licensure Study Resources
At Relay, we believe in the power of practice. Great doctors, musicians, and athletes do it. As a future teacher, it’s important to practice. Here are a few resources to look into.
Mometrix e-Library
Mometric e-Library Orientation Video
Mometrix is a test preparation database that contains study guides and practice questions for a variety of examinations, including teacher preparation exams (PRAXIS, NYSTCE, ILTS, TExES, etc.), college admissions and placement exams (SAT, ACT, AP, IB, CLEP, etc.), and K-12 exams (PARCC, Regents, etc.). Relay students also have access to over 1,400 interactive flashcards!
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Aligned Certification Exams: CTCE, GACE, ILTS, NYSTCE, PECT, Praxis, & TExES
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Prospective Relay Students May Access Mometrix here (passcode: RelayCert23)
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Mometrix also offers a ton of free test prep videos you can watch on your own time aligned to the Praxis, NYSTCE, TExES, GACE, and ILTS. Check them out here!
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Check out this article for guidance on accessing the Mometrix e-Library
240Tutoring
Relay will provide any enrolled or prospective teacher candidate FREE 60-day 240Tutoring program access if they are required to take an exam covered by 240Tutoring. 240Tutoring's online platform provides a wide range of teacher certification study materials including practice exams, study guides, video lessons, and flashcards to help candidates prepare for their exams.
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Aligned Certification Exams: Most GACE, ILTS, Praxis, and TExES exams
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240Tutoring does not currently offer programs for NYSTCE exams
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240Tutoring also offers many free test prep videos you can watch on your own time aligned to the Praxis, GACE, ILTS, and TExES exams.
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Want to request a 60-day program invite? Complete this form.
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Note: After 60 days, your program access will expire. If candidates would like to continue studying after their 60 days, they should email [email protected] to request a discount code for 240Tutoring ($25/month).
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Other Free and Low-Cost Study Resources
Study & Test-Taking Tips
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Strategies for Test Anxiety (from "The Stress Less Workbook" (Abramowitz, 2012))
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Study & Learning Strategies (from "Make It Stick" (Brown, Peter C., et al, 2014)
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How to Remember Anything Forever-Ish - Spaced Repetition (Case, 2018)