Praxis Elementary Education for Dummies with Online Practice Tests

ISBN-13: 9781119187868 / Angielski / Miękka / 2016 / 432 str.

Kirkland, Carla C.

Opis

Increase your chances of scoring higher on the Praxis II Elementary Education test Contrary to popular belief, the Praxis II Elementary Education test isn't a measure of academic performance, which is why many test-takers who achieve perfect grades in college don't always pass it. Studying such a broad range of topics and enduring such a long testing processing can be challenging, so what's the best way to prepare for it? Turn to Praxis II Elementary Education For Dummies with Online Practice It offers easy-to-follow subject reviews, test-taking strategies and advice for multiple choice and essay questions, sample practice questions, two full-length practice tests with detailed answers and explanations, and more. If you're one of the more than 600,000 aspiring teachers who take this test each year, this hands-on, friendly test prep guide gets you up to speed on everything you need to know to pass the Praxis II Elementary Education text with flying colors. This helpful guide covers Reading and Language Arts, Mathematics, Social Studies, Science, Art, Music, and Physical Education. It leaves no stone unturned by offering tips on registering for the exam, as well as a detailed overview of the test and how it's administered.

• Practice with hundreds of authentic Praxis II questions
• Hone the skills needed to ace the exam and start your career as a licensed teacher
• Boost your confidence and do your best on test day
• Get one year of online access to five Praxis II exams to sharpen your test-taking skills

If you're a future educator gearing up to take the Praxis II Elementary Education test, this is your ultimate guide to one of the most important tests you'll ever take.

Spis treści

Introduction 1

Part 1: Getting the Ball Rolling 5

CHAPTER 1: The Praxis Elementary Education: CIA Test (5017) 7

CHAPTER 2: The Praxis Elementary Education: Content Knowledge Test (5018) 31

CHAPTER 3: Getting Ready for Test Day 51

Part 2: Subject Area Content Knowledge 59

CHAPTER 4: Reading and Language Arts Subject Content 61

CHAPTER 5: Mathematics Content Knowledge 91

CHAPTER 6: Concepts of Science 117

CHAPTER 7: Studying Social Studies Content Facts 137

CHAPTER 8: Art, Music, and Physical Education Content 151

Part 3: The Principles of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment 167

CHAPTER 9: A General Overview of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment 169

CHAPTER 10: Reading and Language Arts Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment 201

CHAPTER 11: Mathematics Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment 221

CHAPTER 12: Science Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment 251

CHAPTER 13: Social Studies Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment 259

CHAPTER 14: Art, Music, and Physical Education Curricula, Instruction, and Assessment 271

Part 4: Praxis Elementary Education Practice Tests 279

CHAPTER 15: Practice Test: Praxis Elementary Education – 5017 281

CHAPTER 16: Answers and Explanations for 5017 Practice Test 309

CHAPTER 17: Practice Test: Praxis Elementary Education – 5018 329

CHAPTER 18: Answers and Explanations for 5018 Practice Test 357

Part 5: The Part of Tens 379

CHAPTER 19: Ten Common Misconceptions Concerning Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment 381

CHAPTER 20: Ten Major Areas of Confusion in Math 387

Index 391

O autorze

Carla C. Kirkland, founder and CEO of the Kirkland Group, an educational consulting firm, has helped educators prepare their students for standardized tests for more than 20 years. Chan Cleveland, executive vice president of the Kirkland Group, is an English educator who has developed language arts resources for multiple school districts.

Blurb

4 Full–length, online practice tests

One–year access to two 5017 and two 5018 practice exams with complete answer explanations

Get ready to score higher

Prepping for the Praxis Elementary Education exam is no small feat. Studying such a broad range of topics and enduring such a long testing process is a challenge and this guide ensures you never lose your cool. Packed with test–taking strategies, subject reviews, practice tests, and more, it gives you everything you need to pass with flying colors!

Inside...

• Grasp how it′s scored
• Register for the test
• Review the test topics
• Get strategies and advice
• Take two practice tests
• Boost your confidence
• Know what to expect on test day
• Find more practice online