"Beating the CSET!" will help both pre-service and practicing teachers in California pass the CSET Multiple Subjects Subtests I - III. Because passing the CSET Multiple Subjects test is now required for an elementary credential in California, this new text has been designed to address the essential time-management methods, essay and multiple-choice strategies, and content that test takers must master in order to pass Subtests One through Three of the exam. Unlike other preparation books, this text does not simply offer a copy of MSAT materials. Instead, the content, constructed-response and multiple-choice strategies, and special time-management models for the tests are all research based and tailored to CSET Multiple Subject content in great detail. People who used "Beating the CSET!" report: "I took all three sections of the CSET and passed- the first time! The invaluable time-management, scoring, essay and multiple-choice approaches all worked for each of the subtests, and the content is in abundance. I know for a fact that "Beating the CSET!" is the reason that I passed. Based on my success, I strongly recommend this book to everyone." "Sarah S., elementary teacher, McSwain Elementary School District" ""Beating the CSET!" helped me to manage my time during the test and provided guidelines and strategies that were helpful in making sure that I achieved a passing score. It also provided additional information as well as other resources to aide in my preparation. I highly recommend this text to anyone who wants to be prepared to pass this test the first time." "Lisa N., Teaching Specialist, Merced, California"

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A revised second edition of our test prep guide to help teachers score higher on the California educators' certification exam, updated to reflect recent changes to the CSET and now including bonus CSET: Writing Skills online material. Techniques That Actually Work. • Essential tactics to work smarter, not harder • Tips for pacing yourself and guessing logically • Targeted guidance for multiple-choice and constructed-response questions Everything You Need to Know to Help Achieve a High Score. • Essential review of CSET: Multiple Subjects content, including reading, language, and literature; history and social science; science and math; and physical education, human development, and the performing arts • Sample questions with step-by-step guidance • Key Terms lists and bulleted summaries for every chapter • PLUS! Free online access to 3 Writing Skills practice tests plus bonus Writing help Practice Your Way to Perfection. • 3 full-length CSET practice tests available online • End-of-chapter practice drills for all test subjects • Detailed answer explanations for all practice questions

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"Beating the CSET!" will help both pre-service and practicing teachers pass the CSET Multiple Subjects Elementary Language Arts exam. Because passing the CSET Multiple Subjects test is now required for an elementary credential in California, this new text has been designed to address the essential time-management methods, essay and multiple-choice strategies, and content that test takers must master in order to pass Subtests One through Three of the exam. "Beating the CSET!" focuses on the reading, language, and literature section of CSET Multiple Subjects-"Subtest One." It has been specifically written so that the content aligns with each domain and content area of the exam. Unlike other CSET preparation books, this text does not simply offer a copy of obsolete MSAT materials. Instead, the content, constructed-response and multiple-choice strategies, and special time-management models for the subtest are all research based. The goal is to provide test takers with the best information possible to help them understand what to know and do before taking the exam. About the Author: Dr. Chris Nicholas Boosalis received his Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction from Arizona State University in 1998. He is an Associate Professor of Teacher Education at California State University, Stanislaus where he teaches reading-instruction methods to elementary and secondary credential candidates. Dr. Boosalis is also the author of "Beating Them All! Thirty Days to a Magic Score on Any Elementary Literacy Instruction Exam for Teacher Certification" from Allyn & Bacon (2004).

We've listened to teachers and created a comprehensive study guide that includes exactly what you need, including numerous examples and testing tips, to pass the Praxis II Elementary Education Multiple Subjects 5001 exam. Our study guide is fully aligned to the skills and competencies covered on the exam. As experienced teachers, administrators, curriculum writers, and assessment writers, we ensure our examples and practice test items mirror the types of questions and wording you can expect on the Praxis II Elementary Education exam. This study guide includes all four subtests: Reading and Language Arts, Mathematics, Social Studies and Science. Within each section, we included detailed explanations of each of the 175+ skills you are required to know on the exam. We include specific vocabulary, explanations, and tips for testing that are easy to follow. For the Reading and Language Arts subtest, there are detailed explanations for 63+ skills, multiple examples, testing tips, specific vocabulary, two full practice tests with detailed explanations. For the mathematics subtest, there are detailed explanations for 67+ skills, 98+ detailed examples/practice problems worked out, testing tips specific to the test, exam-specific vocabulary, and two full practice tests with detailed explanations. For the Social Studies subtest, there are detailed explanations for 18+ skills, detailed dates, events, and historical figures you need to know, multiple examples, testing tips specific to the exam, and two full practice tests with detailed explanations. For the Science subtest, there are detailed explanations for 28+ skills, multiple examples with detailed figures, testing tips specific to test, exam-specific vocabulary, and two full practice tests with detailed explanations.

Provides two full-length practice exams on the accompanying CD-ROM that are timed and automatically scored.