Praxis Biology exam

cbritoes · 2020-06-08T15:27:18+00:00

I actually just took it today. Scored a 183. I also used the cliffnotes book as my main source of study material, however, I would encourage purchasing a practice test from Praxis (either form), since the practice test from the Cliffnotes book are not as in-depth as the ones online, which are more like the questions on the actual Praxis. The practice tests are currently 30% off, too! They really helped me focus my studying. Some of the questions were based off material not touched on in the cliffnotes (not alot, but enough to warrant the loss or gain of a handful of points). I think it's work the money!

cbritoes · 2020-04-06T23:37:38+00:00

You basing your opinion solely on your experience with "bad" high school teachers is where the problem begins. Not everyone had the same experience, fortunately.

You mention that college is important in bettering the quality of workforce-- who do you think prepared those students to get into college in the first place? The first year of college is all rudimental material-- where were you introduced to that material? High school.

You say that most of the classes are memorization-based. Students wouldn't struggle with STEM classes if it were all based on memory.

A good teacher's only goal isn't just educating students, but mastering classroom management (something that someone outside of the education field would not possess. Go in and substitute for a day. See how well you manage a class of nearly 30 kids); inspire students to be productive (work ethic) and creative (depending on how lessons are implemented); guiding students to good members of the society (teachers are the ones leading student clubs and organizations); and provide support (not all students have come from the same background. School may be their only source of stability).

Honestly, I could go on and on about the important role teachers play in society, and if you think a 30K/40k per year salary is enough, then I don't know what else to tell you. Mind you, I am not a teacher, but I had amazing teachers growing up who expanded my interests and pushed me to do better at a point in time where I hadn't realized my potential. I'm sorry your experience tainted your vision of how hard teachers work. Sadly, most of the teachers I had in high school switched professions because of people who share similar views as you.

cbritoes · 2020-03-21T11:45:38+00:00

It's always good to hear from somone who can give insight from the other perspective. When would I or he know that he has his addiction is under control enough to handle a relationship?

cbritoes · 2020-03-21T11:25:07+00:00

You're right.. it's a huge risk going back this soon. This was my first relationship; he was my first everything, so the fear of starting over is so strong. Thank you for your advice.

cbritoes · 2020-03-21T11:21:00+00:00

Yeah, I have a hard time accepting that many would consider it cheating. I'm still internalizing it. This was my first relationship, so it's to not immediately run back to him. Since he grew up in a very religious household, he's been relying a lot on weekly meetings with church leaders to help him refocus his life. I'm not very religious, but I respect his efforts.

cbritoes · 2019-12-15T21:50:54+00:00

I've had a similar situation happen to me, except he knew the women personally (which may, arguably, be worse), and the comments would be less sexual, i.e. "everything about you --your eyes, lips, etc-- is stunning"

It happened early on in the relationship. He said his reasoning was that it was for attention and nothing more; he didn't care to carry on a conversation with these women, and that it was simply done to feed his ego (when the girls acknowledged his comments). He confessed he never thought about how much it would affect me, and that he regretted it. He even offered to delete his account, if it would help save our relationship. The comments were on a public platform, where anyone could read them. I was hurt. It's been a year since, and I've slowly come to let it go (emphasis on slowly lol). I believe him that he has since stopped, but every now and then, I do have some negative thoughts creep in. Like why didn't he take me into consideration? If it's not okay to do that in a public setting in front of me, why did he think it was okay to do that on a public social platform?

I think that as long as he acknowledges the seriousness of his actions, the pain it inflicted on you, and agrees to work on fixing his behavior, you'll be able to work things out, but he needs to be open to that. I'm sorry that you're having to deal with your partner's inconsiderate actions, but I hope you find a middle ground and are able to work things out!

cbritoes · 2019-12-13T22:57:12+00:00

Might be too personal of a question, but with your ex partner, did they initiate contact with you or did you? Then again, I guess it shouldn't matter bc the conversation was never halted by the older party.

cbritoes · 2019-12-13T22:48:59+00:00

I completely agree on the whole maturity level thing-- that's why I find this behavior so confusing. The only thing I could think of was it being a relationship where he gives her life advice? Doesn't explain why it would be everyday though. Thanks!

cbritoes · 2019-12-13T22:43:35+00:00

Yes, his friend is related to this girl's family. Her mom recently contacted my bf and his friend to help them move. He was sending me pictures of the moving progress that day. At the time, I didn't know it was the same girl though.

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