Who are listed as having failed the examination?

• A. Veteran teachers
• B. Newly hired teachers
• C. Para-teachers
• D. Substitute teachers

Answer: (C)

The question tests understanding of who appears in the exam results as not having passed a licensure exam. The Licensure Examination for Teachers is the path to becoming a licensed professional teacher, so those who do not achieve the passing score are recorded as non-passers.

Para-teachers are instructional aides who are not licensed as professional teachers. Because they do not hold the formal teaching credential, they are the group most commonly listed as having failed the examination when results are published—for the purpose of licensure, they are not yet licensed, so their status is reflected as a failure in the exam results. The other groups—veteran teachers, newly hired teachers, or substitute teachers—may or may not be on the failed list depending on whether they are attempting to obtain licensure and whether they pass, but para-teachers specifically fit the category described by the question.