Test prep for the CSET Multiple Subjects test, including subject reviews and two model practice tests

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Your guide to a higher score on Praxis I: PPST Why CliffsNotes? Go with a name you know and trust Get the information you need—fast! About the Contents: Part I: Introduction Overview of the test FAQs Proven study strategies and test-taking tips The computer-based test Part II: Analysis of Exam Areas Reading Mathematics Writing—Multiple-choice and essay Part III: Mathematics Review Symbols Terminology Formulas Arithmetic Algebra Geometry Part IV: Selective Review of Grammar and Usage Part V: Four Full-Length Practice Tests Three in paper-based format One in computer-based format Complete answers and explanations for all questions

An updated test-prep study guide on California's RICA (Reading Instruction Competence Assessment) including two model practice exams. California's Reading Instruction Competence Assessment (RICA) test ensures that all candidates for Multiple Subject Teaching Credentials (meaning elementary school teachers) and Education Specialist Instruction Credentials (meaning special education teachers for all grades) possess the necessary knowledge and skills to effectively teach reading to students. All would-be California elementary school teachers and all would-be California special education teachers must pass the RICA. 13,000 exams are administered every academic year. This 3rd Edition includes subject review material for all five RICA domains and two model practice tests.

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***Includes Practice Test Questions*** CSET Music Exam Secrets helps you ace the California Subject Examinations for Teachers, without weeks and months of endless studying. Our comprehensive CSET Music Exam Secrets study guide is written by our exam experts, who painstakingly researched every topic and concept that you need to know to ace your test. Our original research reveals specific weaknesses that you can exploit to increase your exam score more than you've ever imagined. CSET Music Exam Secrets includes: The 5 Secret Keys to CSET Success: Time is Your Greatest Enemy, Guessing is Not Guesswork, Practice Smarter, Not Harder, Prepare, Don't Procrastinate, Test Yourself; Introduction to the CSET Series including: CSET Assessment Explanation, Two Kinds of CSET Assessments; A comprehensive General Strategy review including: Make Predictions, Answer the Question, Benchmark, Valid Information, Avoid Fact Traps, Milk the Question, The Trap of Familiarity, Eliminate Answers, Tough Questions, Brainstorm, Read Carefully, Face Value, Prefixes, Hedge Phrases, Switchback Words, New Information, Time Management, Contextual Clues, Don't Panic, Pace Yourself, Answer Selection, Check Your Work, Beware of Directly Quoted Answers, Slang, Extreme Statements, Answer Choice Families; Along with a complete, in-depth study guide for your specific CSET exam, and much more...

"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"