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Boost Your Career: Why Passing the ARE Matters
Boost Your Career: Why Passing the ARE Matters Passing the ARE and getting your architect’s license is a big deal. It opens up lots of job options and makes people see you as a true professional. As an architect, I can tell you from experience how much this can help your career. Plus, it lets you work on different projects and stand out when looking for jobs. In this guide, we’ll discuss why having a license is important for your career and how to get ready for the Architects Registration Exam (ARE 5.0) using tools like PrepARE and support from groups like AIA East Bay. Whether you are new to architecture or have a lot of experience, getting a license is a smart move that
Understanding the Architects Registration Exam Structure
If you’re preparing for the Architects Registration Exam (ARE), understanding the structure of the exam is crucial. This blog post will breakdown how the exam is designed, how the questions are created, and what you can expect when you sit down to take it. The Foundation: Bloom’s Taxonomy The ARE is constructed based on an adaptation of Bloom’s Taxonomy, a framework used in education to classify learning objectives. In the context of the ARE, this structure helps to categorize and design questions that go beyond mere memorization. The levels of learning in Bloom’s Taxonomy are as follows: Memory (not tested on the ARE) Understanding Application Analysis Evaluation Creation (also not tested on the ARE) For the ARE, the focus is on understanding, application, analysis, and