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Study!!!\u003Cbr>􀁻 Books (practices, laws, rules, technology…)\u003Cbr>􀁻 Trade journals (current trends, latest methods…)\u003Cbr>􀁻 Internet (LinkedIn, professional organizations…)\u003Cbr>􀁻 Other professionals (ask professionals in the field for information about the job, common challenges, solutions to typical problems, recommended work methods etc.)\u003Cbr>􀁹 Gathering knowledge and storing facts in your memory is the best preparation for a written tests! |\n\n| At the beginning of the test…\u003Cbr>|\n| --- |\n| 􀁹 Plan how you will use your time during the test\u003Cbr>􀁹 Estimate how many minutes you have for each question so that you can finish within the time allotted\u003Cbr>􀁹 Bring your own watch (clock on cell phone or other electronic device isnot permitted)\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>|\n\n\n| While taking the test…\u003Cbr>|\n| --- |\n| 􀁹 Answer every question\u003Cbr>􀁹 If you absolutely do not know the question, make a strategic guess and move on.\u003Cbr>􀁹 Do not linger over difficult problems – you will loose time\u003Cbr>􀁹 When you begin a new section, focus on that section\u003Cbr>􀁹 Use scrap paper or write on the booklet (if allowed)\u003Cbr>􀁹 Do not hesitate if you need to draw out a problem, create lists, or use symbols\u003Cbr>􀁹 Writing or drawing can help you focus your mind and answer the question correctly |\n\nT&E  \n􀁹 It is a test part. However, you do not have to be present.  \n􀁹 It is usually the first test part and it can sometimes be the ONLY test part.  \n􀁹 It is not a determination of whether or not you meet the minimum qualifications.  \n􀁹 It is often based on responses to technical questions (READ bulletin) .  \n􀁹 A T&E can be very competitive. Preparing for the T&E is criticalfor success!  \n| How is a T&E scored?\u003Cbr>|\n| --- |\n| \u003Cbr>􀁹 Two qualified raters with no prior knowledge of the candidate will assess the application material\u003Cbr>OR\u003Cbr>􀁹 You score yourself by filling out an online questionnaire\u003Cbr>|\n\nWith that in mind…  \n􀁹 Provide the information that is being requested  \n􀁹 Be specific, clear, and accurate on the recency, level, complexity, scope, and depth/breadth of your education and experience  \n􀁹 Organize your information so that it is easy to read and understand","cbCaiegaA5Wunnhh","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiegaA5Wunnhh","pdf",575814,16,"English","# What to expect and how to prepare for the Classified selection process at LAUSD\n## Where to find the job and what to look for\n## What is competency based testing\n## How is a competency measured?\n## Written Tests\n## Preparing for a written test\n## At the beginning of the test\n## While taking the test\n## T&E\n## How is a T&E scored?\n# With that in mind","[{\"question\":\"What are the main parts of competency-based testing at LAUSD?\",\"answer\":\"Competency is measured through written tests, computer tests, interviews, technical projects/work samples, performance tests, T\\u0026E, reference checks, and background checks.\"},{\"question\":\"How should you prepare for a written test?\",\"answer\":\"Review the job bulletin requirements and study the knowledge areas it specifies. Gather information from relevant books, trade journals, the internet, and professionals in the field, then store key facts to support recall during the test.\"},{\"question\":\"What is T\\u0026E and how is it scored?\",\"answer\":\"T\\u0026E is a test part that you usually do not have to be present for, often as the first part and sometimes the only part. It is scored either by two qualified raters assessing application material or by candidates completing an online questionnaire.\"}]","Test Preparation Strategies - Classified selection process at LAUSD | PDF",1789748613]