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.
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