TExES ELA and Reading 4-8 (117) Book + Online


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REA’s TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4-8 (117) Test Prep with Online Practice Tests Gets You Certified and in the Classroom! Teacher candidates seeking certification to become ELA teachers for the middle grades in Texas public schools must take the TExES ELA & Reading 4-8 (117) test. Written by Dr. Kathleen Tice, a nationally recognized expert in literacy and teacher education based at the University of Texas at Arlington, REA's Book + Online prep provides extensive coverage of the exam’s two domains and nine competencies. In addition to a thorough review, this test prep features a diagnostic test and 2 full-length practice tests (1 in the book and 1 online) that deal with every type of question, subject area, and skill tested on the exam. Our online tests offer timed testing conditions, automatic scoring, and diagnostic feedback on every question to help teacher candidates zero in on the topics that give them trouble now, so they can succeed on test day. REA’s test prep package includes: - Comprehensive review of all content categories tested on the TExES ELA & Reading 4-8 exam - Online diagnostic that pinpoints strengths and weaknesses to help focus study - 2 full-length practice tests based on actual exam questions - Practice test answers explained in detail - Proven study tips, strategies, and confidence-boosting advice - Online practice tests feature timed testing, automatic scoring, and topic-level feedback REA’s TExES ELA & Reading 4-8 (117) is a must-have for Texas teacher candidates seeking an ELA/Reading certificate for grades 4-8.




TExES Social Studies 4-8 (118) Secrets Study Guide


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***Includes Practice Test Questions*** Texas Massage Therapy Written Exam Secrets helps you ace the Texas Massage Therapy Written Exam, without weeks and months of endless studying. Our comprehensive Texas Massage Therapy Written 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. Texas Massage Therapy Written Exam Secrets includes: The 5 Secret Keys to NCE Success: Time is Your Greatest Enemy, Guessing is Not Guesswork, Practice Smarter, Not Harder, Prepare, Don't Procrastinate, Test Yourself; 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; A comprehensive review (varies depending on differences between NCETM/NCETMB exams) including: Nervous System, NCE Testing Tips, Five Element Theory, Acupuncture, Alexander Technique, 3 Doshas, Ayurvedic Massage, Ayurveda - The Basics, Craniosacral Therapy (CST), Lomi Lomi, Lymph Drainage Therapy, Feldenkrais, Myofascial Release, Polarity Therapy, Srotas (Channels In Thee Body), Kundalini, Reiki, Meridians, Shiatsu, Moxibustion, Thai Massage, Tuina, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Trigger-Point Therapy, Tsubos, Pulse Diagnosis, Esalen Massage, Yin And Yang Theory, Qi, Jing, Blood And Jin Ye: The Body's Vital Substances, Zero Balancing, The 7 Major Chakras, The Twelve Primary Qi Channels, Bindegewebsmassage, and much more...




TExES Core Subjects EC-6 (291) Book + Online


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REA's TExES Core Subjects EC-6 (291) Test Prep with Online Practice Tests Gets You Certified and in the Classroom! Texas teacher candidates seeking a generalist certificate for early childhood and elementary school are required to take the TExES Core Subjects EC-6 (291) test. REA's all-new test prep offers extensive coverage of the five subject areas assessed on the Core Subjects EC-6 exam: * English Language Arts and Reading & the Science of Teaching Reading (801) * Mathematics (802) * Social Studies (803) * Science (804) * Fine Arts, Health and Physical Education (805) The Core Subjects (291) test was launched in January 2015; it replaced the TExES Generalist (191) test. Whether you are a traditional college student or a career-changing professional, REA's TExES Core Subjects EC-6 (291) with Online Practice Tests is designed to help you pass the test so you can get certified and start your teaching career. Written by a team of noted teaching experts led by award-winning Texas-based author Dr. Luis Rosado, this test prep is relevant, up-to-date, and practical. This is focused prep custom-built for the TExES Core Subjects exam EC-6, with the right blend of review and practice content. The book contains five targeted subject reviews that align with each Core Subjects subtest. To help set your study path and boost your confidence, we provide an online diagnostic test plus two full-length practice exams (one in the book and one online at the REA Study Center). Spanning more than 600 questions, the tests cover every domain and competency. In addition, computerized testing at the REA Study Center comes with automatic timing and scoring, as well as diagnostic feedback on every question to help you zero in on the topics that give you trouble now, so you can succeed on test day. REA's TExES Subjects EC-6 (291) is a must-have for anyone who wants to teach early childhood and elementary school.




The Book of Salt


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A novel of Paris in the 1930s from the eyes of the Vietnamese cook employed by Gertrude Stein and Alice B. Toklas, by the author of The Sweetest Fruits. Viewing his famous mesdames and their entourage from the kitchen of their rue de Fleurus home, Binh observes their domestic entanglements while seeking his own place in the world. In a mesmerizing tale of yearning and betrayal, Monique Truong explores Paris from the salons of its artists to the dark nightlife of its outsiders and exiles. She takes us back to Binh's youthful servitude in Saigon under colonial rule, to his life as a galley hand at sea, to his brief, fateful encounters in Paris with Paul Robeson and the young Ho Chi Minh. Winner of the New York Public Library Young Lions Fiction Award A Best Book of the Year: New York Times, Village Voice, Seattle Times, Miami Herald, San Jose Mercury News, and others “An irresistible, scrupulously engineered confection that weaves together history, art, and human nature…a veritable feast.”—Los Angeles Times “A debut novel of pungent sensuousness and intricate, inspired imagination…a marvelous tale.”—Elle “Addictive…Deliciously written…Both eloquent and original.”—Entertainment Weekly “A mesmerizing narrative voice, an insider's view of a fabled literary household and the slow revelation of heartbreaking secrets contribute to the visceral impact of this first novel.”—Publishers Weekly, starred review




TExES Bilingual Education Supplemental (164) Book + Online


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Teacher candidates seeking certification to become bilingual teachers in Texas public schools must take the TExES Bilingual Education Supplemental (164) test. This REA test guide provides extensive coverage of the exam’s four competencies. In addition to a thorough review, the book features a diagnostic test and full-length practice test that deal with every type of question, subject area, and skill tested on the exam. Both tests are also available online for timed testing conditions, automatic scoring, and instant feedback on every question to help teacher candidates zero in on the topics that give them trouble now, so they can succeed on test day -- Provided by the publisher.







Allocating Federal Funds for State Programs for English Language Learners


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As the United States continues to be a nation of immigrants and their children, the nation's school systems face increased enrollments of students whose primary language is not English. With the 2001 reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) in the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB), the allocation of federal funds for programs to assist these students to be proficient in English became formula-based: 80 percent on the basis of the population of children with limited English proficiency1 and 20 percent on the basis of the population of recently immigrated children and youth. Title III of NCLB directs the U.S. Department of Education to allocate funds on the basis of the more accurate of two allowable data sources: the number of students reported to the federal government by each state education agency or data from the American Community Survey (ACS). The department determined that the ACS estimates are more accurate, and since 2005, those data have been basis for the federal distribution of Title III funds. Subsequently, analyses of the two data sources have raised concerns about that decision, especially because the two allowable data sources would allocate quite different amounts to the states. In addition, while shortcomings were noted in the data provided by the states, the ACS estimates were shown to fluctuate between years, causing concern among the states about the unpredictability and unevenness of program funding. In this context, the U.S. Department of Education commissioned the National Research Council to address the accuracy of the estimates from the two data sources and the factors that influence the estimates. The resulting book also considers means of increasing the accuracy of the data sources or alternative data sources that could be used for allocation purposes.




Getting Ready for the 4th Grade Assessment Tests


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Getting Ready for the 4th Grade Assessment Test: Help Improve Your Child’s Math and English Skills – Many parents are expressing a demand for books that will help their children succeed and excel on the fourth grade assessment tests in math and English –especially in areas where children have limited access to computers. This book will help students practice basic math concepts, i.e., number sense and applications as well as more difficult math, such as patterns, functions, and algebra. English skills will include practice in reading comprehension, writing, and vocabulary. Rubrics are included for self-evaluation.




TExES Core Subjects 4-8 (211) Secrets Study Guide


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Mometrix Test Preparation's TExES Core Subjects 4-8 (211) Secrets Study Guide is the ideal prep solution for anyone who wants to pass their Texas Examinations of Educator Standards. The exam is extremely challenging, and thorough test preparation is essential for success. Our study guide includes: Practice test questions with detailed answer explanations Step-by-step video tutorials to help you master difficult concepts Tips and strategies to help you get your best test performance A complete review of all TExES test sections English Language Arts and Reading Mathematics Social Studies Science Mometrix Test Preparation is not affiliated with or endorsed by any official testing organization. All organizational and test names are trademarks of their respective owners. The Mometrix guide is filled with the critical information you will need in order to do well on your TExES exam: the concepts, procedures, principles, and vocabulary that the Texas Education Agency (TEA) and Pearson Education, Inc. expects you to have mastered before sitting for your exam. The English Language Arts and Reading section covers: Reading Comprehension and Literature Writing The Mathematics section covers: Algebra Fractions, Decimals, and Percentages Geometry and Measurement Numbers and Operations The Social Studies section covers: Economics Geography Social Studies Skills United States Government The Science section covers: Biology Chemistry Earth and Space Physics ...and much more Our guide is full of specific and detailed information that will be key to passing your exam. Concepts and principles aren't simply named or described in passing, but are explained in detail. The Mometrix TExES study guide is laid out in a logical and organized fashion so that one section naturally flows from the one preceding it. Because it's written with an eye for both technical accuracy and accessibility, you will not have to worry about getting lost in dense academic language. Any test prep guide is only as good as its practice questions and answer explanations, and that's another area where our guide stands out. The Mometrix test prep team has provided plenty of TExES practice test questions to prepare you for what to expect on the actual exam. Each answer is explained in depth, in order to make the principles and reasoning behind it crystal clear. Many concepts include links to online review videos where you can watch our instructors break down the topics so the material can be quickly grasped. Examples are worked step-by-step so you see exactly what to do. We've helped hundreds of thousands of people pass standardized tests and achieve their education and career goals. We've done this by setting high standards for Mometrix Test Preparation guides, and our TExES Core Subjects 4-8 (211) Secrets Study Guide is no exception. It's an excellent investment in your future. Get the TExES review you need to be successful on your exam.




TExES Business and Finance 6-12 (276) Secrets Study Guide: TExES Test Review for the Texas Examinations of Educator Standards


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This TExES Business and Finance 6-12 study guide includes TExES Business and Finance 6-12 practice test questions. Our TExES Business and Finance 6-12 study guide contains easy-to-read essential summaries that highlight the key areas of the TExES Business and Finance 6-12 test. Mometrix's TExES Business and Finance 6-12 test study guide reviews the most important components of the TExES Business and Finance 6-12 exam.