CliffsNotes Praxis Reading for Virginia Educators


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The perfect way to study for Virginia’s elementary education and special education reading teacher certification test, with subject reviews and two model practice tests Focusing on what entry level Virginia elementary and special education teachers need to be certified to teach, this test-prep guide includes targeted strategies for the selected-response and constructed-response questions, and reviews of every test specification a candidate will be tested on, including instructional process, assessment and diagnostic teaching, oral language and communication, reading development, and writing and research. The two practice tests are full-length model exams that include answers and explanations to help candidates succeed when they take the test.




Cliffsnotes Praxis Core


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Test prep for the new Praxis Core teacher assessment test that a growing number of states are using for both teacher program entry and teacher certification. Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators (Core) measures academic skills in reading, writing, and mathematics. Colleges and universities use Praxis Core to evaluate individuals for entry into teacher education programs. Many states also require Praxis Core scores as part of their teacher licensing process. Teacher education programs in these states use Praxis Core: Arizona, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Maine, Mississippi, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Nevada, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, West Virginia. This book includes review materials for each of the three subtests that comprise Praxis Core and an extensive math review section. Two practice tests round out the product. -- Provided by publisher.




CliffsNotes HiSET Cram Plan


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CliffsNotes HiSET Cram Plan provides calendarized test prep for the HiSET, which is a high school equivalency test similar to the GED and used in a growing number of states.




CBEST Test Preparation


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Test Prep Book's CBEST Test Preparation Study Questions 2018 & 2019: Three Full-Length CBEST Practice Tests for the California Basic Educational Skills Test Developed by Test Prep Books for test takers trying to achieve a passing score on the CBEST exam, this comprehensive study guide includes: -Quick Overview -Test-Taking Strategies -Introduction -CBEST Practice Test #1 -Answer Explanations #1 -CBEST Practice Test #2 -Answer Explanations #2 -CBEST Practice Test #3 -Answer Explanations #3 Disclaimer: CBEST(R) is a registered trademark of California Basic Educational Skills Test, which was not involved in the production of, and does not endorse, this product. Each section of the test has a comprehensive review created by Test Prep Books that goes into detail to cover all of the content likely to appear on the CBEST test. The Test Prep Books CBEST practice test questions are each followed by detailed answer explanations. If you miss a question, it's important that you are able to understand the nature of your mistake and how to avoid making it again in the future. The answer explanations will help you to learn from your mistakes and overcome them. Understanding the latest test-taking strategies is essential to preparing you for what you will expect on the exam. A test taker has to not only understand the material that is being covered on the test, but also must be familiar with the strategies that are necessary to properly utilize the time provided and get through the test without making any avoidable errors. Test Prep Books has drilled down the top test-taking tips for you to know. Anyone planning to take this exam should take advantage of the CBEST test prep review material, practice test questions, and test-taking strategies contained in this Test Prep Books study guide.




Praxis II Art Content Knowledge 5134 Exam Secrets


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***Includes Practice Test Questions*** Praxis II Art: Content Knowledge (0134 and 5134) Exam Secrets helps you ace the Praxis II: Subject Assessments, without weeks and months of endless studying. Our comprehensive Praxis II Art: Content Knowledge (0134 and 5134) 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. Praxis II Art: Content Knowledge (0134 and 5134) Exam Secrets includes: The 5 Secret Keys to Praxis II Test Success: Time Is Your Greatest Enemy, Guessing is Not Guesswork, Practice Smarter, Not Harder, Prepare, Don't Procrastinate, Test Yourself; Introduction to the Praxis II Exam Series including: Praxis Assessment Explanation, Two Kinds of Praxis Assessments, Understanding the ETS; 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 Praxis II Test, and much more...




Case Studies in Preparation for the California Reading Competency Test


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Pre-service and practicing teachers get practical help for preparing for the challenging California Reading Initiative Competency Assessment (RICA(R)) in a unique case study approach that covers all domains, concepts, strategies, and assessment required by RICA(R). This is the ideal resource for pre-service teachers who want practice in synthesizing and analyzing assessment and strategies for reading in the K--8 classroom, for credential candidates who need to prepare to succeed in taking the Reading Instruction Competence Assessment (RICA(R)), and for in-service teachers who want to enhance their assessment and instruction, while increasing students' learning. The book's unique organization includes a set of case studies at each grade level, followed by a section to assist teachers with brainstorming their knowledge as a first step in writing responses in narrative form. Following this, teachers get a section of strategic ideas that should be covered in writing their plan, as well as a sample narrative. The cases cover the diversity of student profiles in California's school population; represent all elementary grade levels; include a wide variety of scenarios for whole classes, groups, and individual students; cover the five domains required by the RICA(R); and present a full range of ready-to-use instructional strategies.




CliffsNotes Guide to the EdTPA Assessment


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Guide to the portfolio-based performance assessment used to evaluate teacher readiness.




Praxis Mathematics Content Knowledge 5161 Prep


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This book is designed to help you master the Praxis Mathematics Content Knowledge 5161 test. The book includes a complete review of all topics: Number and Quantity, Algebra, Functions, Trigonometry, Calculus, Geometry, Probability and Statistics, Discrete Mathematics. The book has 6 Full-length Practice Tests with detailed solutions for all questions. It is recommended that you take Test 1 as a diagnostic test to understand your current level of expertise and in which area you need improvement. Afterwards, review the topic summaries of the Praxis Mathematics Content Knowledge 5161 test in the book. After completing the review of all topics, use the five remaining practice tests to help improve your score and exhibit real test-taking conditions. There is no greater substitute than to study and practice. Be sure to time yourself during the Praxis Mathematics Content Knowledge 5161 practice tests with the appropriate time limit of 150 minutes. After completing the practice tests, immediately use the answer key and detailed solution to check your answers. Review all answers. Take the time to carefully read the explanations of problems you got incorrect. If you find yourself continually missing the same type of questions, look back at the topic summaries and review the theorems and examples. Set a goal of improvement for each practice test. The Author, Brian(Yeon) Rhee, obtained a Masters of Arts Degree in Statistics at Columbia University, NY. He served as the Mathematical Statistician at the Bureau of Labor Statistics, DC. He is the Head Academic Director at Solomon Academy due to his devotion to the community coupled with his passion for teaching. His mission is to help students of all confidence level excel in academia to build a strong foundation in character, knowledge, and wisdom. Now, Solomon academy is known as the best academy specialized in Math in Northern Virginia.Brian Rhee has published more than nineteen books. The titles of his books are Praxis Mathematics Content Knowledge 5161 Prep, New TJHSST Math Workbook, 7 full-length practice tests for the AP Calculus AB/BC Multiple choice sections, AP Calculus, SAT 1 Math, SAT 2 Math level 2, 12 full-length practice tests for the SAT 2 Math Level 2, SHSAT/TJHSST Math workbook, and IAAT (Iowa Algebra Aptitude Test) Volume 1 and 2, NNAT 2 Level B Grade 1, CogAT form 7 Level 8, CogAT form 7 Level 9, and five arithmetic workbooks for grade 1 through grade 6. He's currently working on other math books which will be introduced in the near future.Brian Rhee has more than twenty years of teaching experience in math. He has been one of the most popular tutors among TJHSST (Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology) students. Currently, he is developing many online math courses with www.masterprep.net for AP Calculus AB and BC, SAT 2 Math level 2 test, and other various math subjects.




Praxis II Elementary Education


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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.




Teaching to Change the World


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This is an up-to-the-moment, engaging, multicultural introduction to education and teaching and the challenges and opportunities they present. Together, the four authors bring a rich blend of theory and practical application to this groundbreaking text. Jeannie Oakes is a leading education researcher and former director of the UCLA teacher education program. Martin Lipton is an education writer and consultant and has taught in public schools for 31 years. Lauren Anderson and Jamy Stillman are former public school teachers, now working as teacher educators. This unique, comprehensive foundational text considers the values and politics that pervade the U.S. education system, explains the roots of conventional thinking about schooling and teaching, asks critical questions about how issues of power and privilege have shaped and continue to shape educational opportunity, and presents powerful examples of real teachers working for equity and justice. Taking the position that a hopeful, democratic future depends on ensuring that all students learn, the text pays particular attention to inequalities associated with race, social class, language, gender, and other social categories and explores teachers role in addressing them. The text provides a research-based and practical treatment of essential topics, and it situates those topics in relation to democratic values; issues of diversity; and cognitive, sociocultural, and constructivist perspectives on learning. The text shows how knowledge of education foundations and history can help teachers understand the organization of today s schools, the content of contemporary curriculum, and the methods of modern teaching. It likewise shows how teachers can use such knowledge when thinking about and responding to headline issues like charter schools, vouchers, standards, testing, and bilingual education, to name just a few. Central to this text is a belief that schools can and must be places of extraordinary educational quality and institutions in the service of social justice. Thus, the authors address head-on tensions between principles of democratic schooling and competition for always-scarce high-quality opportunities. Woven through the text are the voices of a diverse group of teachers, who share their analyses and personal anecdotes concerning what teaching to change the world means and involves. Click Here for Book Website Pedagogical Features: Digging Deeper sections referenced at the end of each chapter and featured online include supplementary readings and resources from scholars and practitioners who are addressing issues raised in the text. Instructor s Manual offers insights about how to teach course content in ways that are consistent with cognitive and sociocultural learning theories, culturally diverse pedagogy, and authentic assessment.New to this Edition: "