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AEPA Elementary Education (Field 01)
For Arizona Licensure
Are you prepared to excel on the AEPA?
* Get to know the test, how it is scored, and much more.
* Set up a study schedule by following our flexible, results-driven timeline
* Take the diagnostic test to discover what you know and what you should know
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Sharpen your knowledge and skills
* The book's comprehensive review features coverage of every type of question, every subject area on the actual exam: Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, and The Arts
* Lessons reinforce necessary skills
* Key tutorials enhance specific abilities needed on the test
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* Create the closest experience to test-day conditions with 2 full-length practice tests
* Chart your progress with full and detailed explanations of all answers
* Boost confidence with test-taking strategies and experienced advice
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REAs AEPA Elementary Education (Field 01) Test PrepGets You Certified and in the Classroom!
Updated Second Edition!
Nationwide, more than 5 million teachers will be needed over the next decade, and all must take appropriate tests to be licensed. REA gets you ready for your teaching career with our outstanding library of Teacher Certification test preps!
Scoring well on the AEPA Elementary Education (Field 01) exam doesnt just help you get certified to teach in Arizona, it helps you build your career.
This new edition of our popular test prep was designed to help teacher candidates master the information on the AEPA Elementary Education exam. This test prep is perfect for college students, teachers, and career-changing professionals who are seeking certification as Elementary Education teachers in Arizona.
Written by a teacher education expert, REAs complete test prep for the AEPA is fully aligned with the Arizona academic and professional standards for teacher certification. The comprehensive review chapters cover all five subareas tested on the exam: language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, and the arts.
Two full-length, multiple-choice practice tests in the book simulate the actual AEPA Elementary Education test. Each practice test is balanced to include every type of question, subject area, and skill tested on the exam. Our practice tests replicate the AEPA question format, allowing you to assess your skills and gauge your test-readiness.
Every practice exam comes with detailed feedback on every question. We dont just say which answers are right—we explain why the other answer choices are wrong—so youll be prepared on test day. Our detailed explanations of answers help you identify your strengths and weaknesses while building your skills. This complete test prep package comes with a customized study schedule and REAs test-taking strategies and tips.
This test prep is a must-have for teacher certification candidates in Arizona!
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ARE YOU READY TO TEACH IN ARIZONA? THEN USE THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE ON THE MARKET TODAY. AEPA (Arizona Educator Proficiency Assessments) Elementary Education: Field (01) The Most Complete Subject Review
Everything you need to know for the AEPA Elementary Education: Field (01) exam, prepared by a leading specialist in teacher education. Comprehensive review chapters cover all the subjects and skills tested on the AEPA Elementary Education exam. The Best Practice Exams Available
2 full-length practice exams based on the official AEPA Elementary Education test - balanced to include every topic and type of question you can expect on the actual AEPA. Total Explanations of Questions & Answers
Our AEPA Elementary Education practice exams come with detailed feedback on every question. We dont just say which answers are right - but explain why the others are wrong, so youll be prepared on test day! Proven Test-Prep Methods
REAs focused AEPA Elementary Education content and practical advice have helped millions succeed on their exams. With our step-by-step plan, you can score high on the Arizona Educator Proficiency Assessments and get certified to teach in Arizona! Federal Guidelines for NCLB Compliance
You can expect that candidates with NCLB-compliant credentials will enjoy preferential status in hiring. In Arizona, this means you need to pass the AEPA. Maximize your exam performance and master the Arizona Educator Proficiency Assessments with the unrivaled certification expertise that only REA can offer.
About the Author
Dr. Anita Price Davis is the Charles A. Dana Professor Emerita of Education and was the Director of Elementary Education at Converse College, Spartanburg, South Carolina, before retiring in 2005. Dr. Davis earned her B.S. and M.A. from Appalachian State University and her doctorate from Duke University. She also received a postdoctoral fellowship to Ohio State University for two additional years of study.
Dr. Davis worked more than 36 years at Converse College, where she served as the faculty adviser for Kappa Delta Epsilon, a national education honor organization. She also worked 5 years as a public school teacher. Dr. Davis has received wide recognition for her work, including a letter of appreciation from the U.S. Department of the Interior, inclusion in Contemporary Authors, and a citation of appreciation from the Michigan Council of the Social Studies. She has authored/coauthored 23 funded grants for Converse College. She has served as a mentor and was a two-time President of the Spartanburg County Council of the International Reading Association.
The state of South Carolina twice named her an outstanding educator, and she was twice a nominee for the CASE U.S. Professor of the Year. Dr. Davis has authored, coauthored, and edited more than 80 books. She has written two college textbooks, titled Reading Instruction Essentials and Childrens Literature Essentials. Dr. Davis has published several history books and is also the author of more than 80 papers, book reviews, journal articles, and encyclopedia entries.
Table of Contents
CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1: PASSING THE AEPA ELEMENTARY EDUCATION TEST
About This Book
About the Test
How to Use This Book
Format of the AEPA Test
Format of the Performance Assignment
Format of Multiple-Choice Questions
Content of the AEPA
About the Subject Area Reviews in This Book
Using the Practice Tests
Studying for the AEPA Test
Before the Test
What to Take—and What Not to Take—to the Test Center
During the Test
Test-Taking Tips
After the Test
AEPA Elementary Education Test Study Schedule
CHAPTER 2: LANGUAGE ARTS
Objective 0001: Understand the Reading Process
Objective 0002: Understand Skills and Strategies Related to Decoding, Word Identification, and Vocabulary Development
Objective 0003: Understand Skills and Strategies Involved in Reading Comprehension
Objective 0004: Understand Reading Instruction and Study and Research Skills in the Content Areas
Objective 0005: Understand Characteristic Features of Childrens Literature and Strategies to Promote Students Literary Response and Analysis
Objective 0006: Understand Skills and Strategies Involved in the Writing Process
Objective 0007: Analyze and Revise Written Work in Relation to Style, Clarity, Organization, and Intended Audience and Purpose
Objective 0008: Use Knowledge of English Grammar and Mechanics to Revise Writing
Objective 0009: Understand Listening Skills and Strategies
Objective 0010: Understand Speaking Skills and Strategies
Objective 0011: Understand the Use of Visual Media and Technological Resources in Communication
References
CHAPTER 3: MATHEMATICS
Objective 0012: Apply a Variety of Approaches to Interpret and Solve Mathematical
Problems in Real-World Contexts
Objective 0013: Understand Mathematical Communication and Use Mathematical
Terminology, Symbols, and Representations to Communicate Information
Objective 0014: Understand and Apply Concepts and Skills Related to Whole Numbers, Number Theory, and Numeration
Objective 0015: Understand and Apply Concepts and Skills Related to Rational Numbers and the Interpretation of Fractions, Decimals, Ratios, and Percentages
Objective 0016: Understand Concepts and Skills Related to Statistics and Probability, and Apply This Knowledge to Evaluate and Interpret Data and Solve Problems in Real-World Contexts
Objective 0017: Understand and Apply Algebraic Concepts and Methods
Objective 0018: Understand and Apply Principles of Geometry
Objective 0019: Understand and Apply Principles, Concepts, and Procedures Related to Measurement
Objective 0020: Understand and Apply Formal and Informal Mathematical Reasoning Processes in a Variety of Contexts
References
CHAPTER 4: SCIENCE
Objective 0021: Understand Scientific Inquiry and the Principles and Processes of Scientific Investigation
Objective 0022: Understand the Nature and Historical Development of Scientific
Thought and the Connections Among the Scientific Disciplines and Between the Sciences and Other Disciplines
Objective 0023: Understand the Relationships Among Science, Technology, and Human Activities
Objective 0024: Understand the Principles and Concepts of Science
Objective 0025: Understand the Basic Principles and Concepts of Physical Science
Objective 0026: Understand the Basic Principles and Concepts of Earth and Space Science
References
CHAPTER 5: SOCIAL STUDIES
Objective 0028: Understand Democratic Principles, Practices, Values, and Beliefs, as Well as the Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship
Objective 0029: Understand Cultural Diversity and the Historical and Contemporary Role of Cultural Diversity in Shaping Arizona, the United States, and Other World Areas
Objective 0030: Understand Global Interdependence and Social, Political, Economic, and Environmental Issues That Affect World Citizens
Objective 0031: Understand the Basic Principles and Concepts of Economics in the United States and the World
Objective 0032: Understand Geographic Concepts and Issues and Analyze Interrelationships Among Geography, Culture, and Society
Objective 0033: Understand and Apply Knowledge of Various Political Systems and the Structures, Functions, and Principles of Local, State, and National Governments
Objective 0034: Understand Major Historical Developments in the World and the United States and Analyze Their Significance
References
CHAPTER 6: THE ARTS
Objective 0035: Understand Basic Principles and Skills Related to Music
Objective 0036: Understand Basic Principles and Skills Related to Creating,
Viewing, and Responding to Works of Visual Art
Objective 0037: Understand Basic Principles and Skills Related to Theater and Dance
Objective 0038: Understand Connections Among the Arts, the Connections Between the Arts and Other Disciplines, and the Relationship of the Arts to Their Historical and Cultural Context
References
PRACTICE TEST 1
Answer Sheet
Test1
Answer Key
Answers Sorted by Competency
Explanations of Answers
PRACTICE TEST 2
Answer Sheet
Test
Answer Key
Answers Sorted by Competency
Explanations of Answers
INDEX