Open Forum

I'm currently in my last semester of graduate school and I'm preparing to take the NYSTCE Theater exam. The first time I took the exam I did not score well on the 'Theatre Tools, Media, and Techniques' section and I ended up failing the exam by six points (214/220). Now that I'm taking the exam for the second time I wanted to know if NYC or NYS theater teachers had any advice, tips, or strategies that would help me prepare for the exam. Or perhaps someone knows of a good Theater CST prep course?

Thanks in advance,

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Leatrice Whitney
Substitute Teacher
NYC Department of Education
Queens, NY
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Original Message------

I'm currently in my last semester of graduate school and I'm preparing to take the NYSTCE Theater exam. The first time I took the exam I did not score well on the 'Theatre Tools, Media, and Techniques' section and I ended up failing the exam by six points (214/220). Now that I'm taking the exam for the second time I wanted to know if NYC or NYS theater teachers had any advice, tips, or strategies that would help me prepare for the exam. Or perhaps someone knows of a good Theater CST prep course?

Thanks in advance,

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Leatrice Whitney
Substitute Teacher
NYC Department of Education
Queens, NY
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Original Message------

Her  is a link to the Massachusetts Theatre study guide. You can also buy on Amazon.

I took the MTEL and passed it however, took 2 tries. I was out of school 30 years when I certified in MA.

Good luck.

https://www.mtel.nesinc.com/content/Docs/MA_FLD045_PRACTICE_TEST.pdf

Kate Caton

Music and Theatre Instructor- K-12

 

Director, Drury Stage Company 

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