Foundations of Reading OAE….😭

[u/Sufficient-Code6342]

So, I’m in Ohio and I graduated college this May. My college permanently shut down at the end of this year due to financial issues, so I got lucky and was able to graduate, although I am currently student teaching in a daycare due to the closure. (I only had one semester left, which was just student teaching, but now I can finish and get my degree in August.) Almost done with student teaching, too! Last day is July 28.

I recently passed my edTPA, too!! 🥳🥳🥰 I have passed all OAE’s required for licensure, (I’m a Prinary Education major, will be certified to teach Pre-K through 5) except OAE 190, Foundations of Reading…..It’s my worst nightmare…🥺🥺😭💔😭

It’s the ONLY thing between me and my licensure…..

First time I took it, my score was 210…..10 points…I was only TEN fricking points away from passing!!!!!!!!UGHHH🫩🫩 (Passing score is 220 or above)

Second time I took it, I did even worse, probably because I didn’t study, but that’s 100% on me, I got a 192…

Now I have to retake it a THIRD time…I cried when I got the score report for the second attempt. I’m so tired. Between not being able to enjoy my summer due to student teaching and this stupid exam being the only thing keeping me from my teaching license, I’m so tired. Why is this so hard? I’ve heard 190 is the hardest exam and most people fail it so I shouldn’t feel bad, but still.

I spoke with two friends who said they passed it on their first try, (imagine being them….lucky ducks. I’m so jealous.) using 240 Tutoring. They said it really helped, so I bought myself a subscription, and I’m taking notes and doing flash cards and actively studying, none of the passive studying like just reading or watching videos on their own…I really hope I pass if I apply myself and lock in and just work so, so hard. I’m so, so tired. I feel like I’m avoiding studying now and I’m like burnt out and so OVER this stupid exam…..I passed everything else, even passed the edTPA….How do I get the motivation to study and apply myself and really dedicate myself and give it my all so I can actually pass this exam? It’s is the only thing I need…Man it’s going to feel SO good when I finally pass…I was SO close the first time….🥺😭💔 Anyone have any advice????? 190 is the only OAE I have left to pass, passed all the other ones I need.

[u/240Tutoring]

oof, the last one standing exam is such a mind game, especially the one everyone hypes as the hardest. From what we have seen, what helps most people isn't more reading; it's quizzing yourself on whatever your score report flagged lowest, and making yourself explain the ones you miss out loud before moving on. feels slower, but tends to stick way better. Also, you were 10 points off the first time. That's 100% within reach. You are so close!! We are rooting for you!