NES Essential Components of Elementary Reading Instruction


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***Includes Practice Test Questions*** NES Essential Components of Elementary Reading Instruction Secrets helps you ace the National Evaluation Series Tests, without weeks and months of endless studying. Our comprehensive NES Essential Components of Elementary Reading Instruction 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. NES Essential Components of Elementary Reading Instruction Secrets includes: The 5 Secret Keys to NES 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; Along with a complete, in-depth study guide for your specific NES exam, and much more...




NES Special Education Study Guide


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Imagine a study guide actually made for teachers! Because we know your life is busy, we created a study guide that isn't like other books out there. With Cirrus Test Prep's unofficial NES Special Education Study Guide: Test Prep and Practice Questions for the NES Special Education Exam you get a quick but full review of everything tested on your certification exam. FREE online resources are also included with your study guide! Imagine having FREE practice questions, online flash cards, study "cheat" sheets, and 35 test tips available anytime, anywhere on your cell phone or tablet. Cirrus Test Prep's resources will give you the push you need to pass your test the first time. Pearson Education Inc. was not involved in the creation or production of this product, is not in any way affiliated with Cirrus Test Prep, and does not sponsor or endorse this product. Cirrus Test Prep's NES Special Education Study Guide includes a full REVIEW of: Online Resources Introduction Student Growth and Development Disability Categories Planning and the Learning Environment Instruction Assessment Transition Professional Responsibilities Practice Test ...as well as 1 FULL practice test.




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.




WEST-B Secrets Study Guide


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***Includes Practice Test Questions*** WEST-B Secrets helps you ace the Washington Educator Skills Test-Basic, without weeks and months of endless studying. Our comprehensive WEST-B 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. WEST-B Secrets includes: 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; The 5 Secret Keys to Success: Time is Your Greatest Enemy, Guessing is Not Guesswork, Practice Smarter, Not Harder, Prepare, Don't Procrastinate, Test Yourself; A comprehensive Reading review including: Determining the Relationships, Making Strategic Eliminations, How to Recognize Switchback Words, Understanding Word Types, Finding the Right Opportunities, When Truth Doesn't Equal Correctness, Avoiding the Trap of Familiarity, Making Logic Work for You, Skimming Techniques to Save Time, The Critical Guide to Critical Reading; A comprehensive Writing review including: Keys to Quick Improvements, Recognizing Not So Obvious Errors, The Logical Path to Churning out an Essay, Simplicity is Bliss, How to Recognize Parallelism, Secrets to Using Good Punctuation, Clearing Up Word Confusion, How to Approach a Topic; A comprehensive Mathematics review including: The Easiest Math Review You'll Ever Read, The Commonsense Approach to Solving for Variables, and much more...




Transforming the Workforce for Children Birth Through Age 8


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Children are already learning at birth, and they develop and learn at a rapid pace in their early years. This provides a critical foundation for lifelong progress, and the adults who provide for the care and the education of young children bear a great responsibility for their health, development, and learning. Despite the fact that they share the same objective - to nurture young children and secure their future success - the various practitioners who contribute to the care and the education of children from birth through age 8 are not acknowledged as a workforce unified by the common knowledge and competencies needed to do their jobs well. Transforming the Workforce for Children Birth Through Age 8 explores the science of child development, particularly looking at implications for the professionals who work with children. This report examines the current capacities and practices of the workforce, the settings in which they work, the policies and infrastructure that set qualifications and provide professional learning, and the government agencies and other funders who support and oversee these systems. This book then makes recommendations to improve the quality of professional practice and the practice environment for care and education professionals. These detailed recommendations create a blueprint for action that builds on a unifying foundation of child development and early learning, shared knowledge and competencies for care and education professionals, and principles for effective professional learning. Young children thrive and learn best when they have secure, positive relationships with adults who are knowledgeable about how to support their development and learning and are responsive to their individual progress. Transforming the Workforce for Children Birth Through Age 8 offers guidance on system changes to improve the quality of professional practice, specific actions to improve professional learning systems and workforce development, and research to continue to build the knowledge base in ways that will directly advance and inform future actions. The recommendations of this book provide an opportunity to improve the quality of the care and the education that children receive, and ultimately improve outcomes for children.




MTEL


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If you are preparing for a teaching career in Massachusetts, passing the Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure (MTEL) Communication and Literacy Skills (01) test is an essential part of the certification process. This easy-to-use e-book helps you develop and practice the skills needed to achieve success on the MTEL. It provides a fully updated, comprehensive review of all areas tested on the official Communication and Literacy Skills (01) assessment, helpful information on the Massachusetts teacher certification and licensing process, and the LearningExpress Test Preparation System, with proven techniques for overcoming test anxiety, planning study time, and improving your results.







Praxis Teaching Reading - Elementary (5205) Secrets Study Guide: Test Review for the Praxis Subject Assessments


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Mometrix Test Preparation's Praxis Teaching Reading - Elementary (5205) Secrets Study Guide is the ideal prep solution for anyone who wants to pass their Praxis Subject Assessments. The exam is extremely challenging, and thorough test preparation is essential for success. Our study guide includes: * Practice test questions with detailed answer explanations * Tips and strategies to help you get your best test performance * A complete review of all Praxis test sections 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 Praxis exam: the concepts, procedures, principles, and vocabulary that the Educational Testing Service (ETS) expects you to have mastered before sitting for your exam. Test sections include: * Phonological and Phonemic Awareness, Including Emergent Literacy * Phonics and Decoding * Fluency and Vocabulary * Comprehension of Literary and Informational Texts * Writing * Assessment and Instructional Decision Making ...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 Praxis 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 Praxis 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. 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 Praxis Teaching Reading - Elementary (5205) Secrets Study Guide is no exception. It's an excellent investment in your future. Get the Praxis review you need to be successful on your exam.




Testing Teacher Candidates


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Americans have adopted a reform agenda for their schools that calls for excellence in teaching and learning. School officials across the nation are hard at work targeting instruction at high levels for all students. Gaps remain, however, between the nation's educational aspirations and student achievement. To address these gaps, policy makers have recently focused on the qualifications of teachers and the preparation of teacher candidates. This book examines the appropriateness and technical quality of teacher licensure tests currently in use, evaluates the merits of using licensure test results to hold states and institutions of higher education accountable for the quality of teacher preparation and licensure, and suggests alternatives for developing and assessing beginning teacher competence. Teaching is a complex activity. Definitions of quality teaching have changed and will continue to change over time as society's values change. This book provides policy makers, teacher testers, and teacher educators with advice on how to use current tests to assess teacher candidates and evaluate teacher preparation, ensuring that America's youth are being taught by the most qualified candidates.




NES Essential Academic Skills Study Guide


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Updated for your 2021 certification, Cirrus Test Prep's unofficial NES Essential Academic Skills Study Guide: Comprehensive Review with Practice Test Questions for the National Evaluation Series Exam was made for educators, by educators! Because we understand your life is busy, we created a study guide that isn't like other books out there. With NES Essential Academic Skills Study Guide, you get a quick but full review of everything on your exam. FREE online resources are also included with your study guide! Imagine having FREE practice questions, online flash cards, study "cheat" sheets, and 35 test tips available anytime, anywhere on your cell phone or tablet. Cirrus Test Prep's resources will give you the push you need to pass your test the first time. NES was not involved in the creation or production of this product, is not in any way affiliated with Cirrus Test Prep, and does not sponsor or endorse this product. Cirrus Test Prep's NES Essential Academic Skills Study Guide includes a full REVIEW of: Reading Skills Language and Research Skills Writing the Essay Numbers and Operations Algebra Geometry Statistics and Probability ...as well as 2 FULL practice tests. About Cirrus Test Prep Developed by experienced current and former educators, Cirrus Test Prep's study materials help future educators gain the skills and knowledge needed to successfully pass their state-level teacher certification exams and enter the classroom. Each Cirrus Test Prep study guide includes: a detailed summary of the test's format, content, and scoring; an overview of the content knowledge required to pass the exam; worked-through sample questions with answers and explanations; full-length practice tests including answer explanations; and unique test-taking strategies with highlighted key concepts. Cirrus Test Prep's study materials ensure that new educators feel prepared on test day and beyond.