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Study with REA and Get the BEST Score on the CBEST!! Updated 7th Edition with Practice Exams on CD! 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! Written by professional educators, REAs updated CBEST (California Basic Educational Skills Test) test prep helps prospective teachers in California and Oregon prepare for this important exam and get licensed.
Completely up-to-date and fully aligned with the latest test specifications, our comprehensive review chapters cover the Reading, Writing, and Mathematics material tested on the CBEST. Targeted drills, lessons, and
key tutorials in each chapter enhance the specific skills you need to succeed on the test, while reinforcing what youve learned as you study. The test prep comes complete with a customized study schedule and REAs expert test-taking strategies and tips.
A diagnostic test plus two full-length multiple-choice practice exams help you refresh your knowledge and focus on areas in need of improvement. Both of the books exams are featured on our TestWare® CD with the most powerful scoring and diagnostic tools available today. Automatic scoring and instant reports help you zero in on the topics and types of questions that give you trouble now, so youll succeed when it counts! Our on-screen detailed explanations of answers help you identify your strengths and weaknesses. We dont just say which answers are right we also explain why the other answer choices are incorrect so youll be prepared on test day! This book is a must for anyone looking to teach in Oregon or California! REA books and software have proven to be the extra support teacher candidates need to pass their challenging test for state licensure. Our comprehensive test preps are teacher-recommended and written by experts in the field.
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Study with REA and Get the BEST Score on the CBEST Updated 7th Edition with Practice Exams on CD 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 Written by professional educators, REA's updated CBEST (California Basic Educational Skills Test) test prep helps prospective teachers in California and Oregon prepare for this important exam and get licensed. Completely up-to-date and fully aligned with the latest test specifications, our comprehensive review chapters cover the Reading, Writing, and Mathematics material tested on the CBEST. Targeted drills, lessons, and key tutorials in each chapter enhance the specific skills you need to succeed on the test, while reinforcing what you've learned as you study. The test prep comes complete with a customized study schedule and REA's expert test-taking strategies and tips.
A diagnostic test plus two full-length multiple-choice practice exams help you refresh your knowledge and focus on areas in need of improvement. Both of the book's exams are featured on our TestWare(R) CD with the most powerful scoring and diagnostic tools available today. Automatic scoring and instant reports help you zero in on the topics and types of questions that give you trouble now, so you'll succeed when it counts Our on-screen detailed explanations of answers help you identify your strengths and weaknesses. We don't just say which answers are right - we also explain why the other answer choices are incorrect - so you'll be prepared on test day This book is a must for anyone looking to teach in Oregon or California REA books and software have proven to be the extra support teacher candidates need to pass their challenging test for state licensure. Our comprehensive test preps are teacher-recommended and written by experts in the field.
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Everything you need to know for the CBEST, prepared by leading specialists in teacher education. Comprehensive review chapters cover all the subjects and skills tested on the exam. Examples in each chapter reinforce knowledge as you study. The Best Practice Exams Available
3 practice exams based on the official CBEST - balanced to include every topic and type of question you can expect on the actual California Basic Educational Skills Test. Total Explanations of Questions & Answers
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About the Author
Dr. Shannon Grey has had a successful career in education for over eighteen years. She graduated with honors with a B.S. in Early Childhood Development from New York University. Dr. Grey received her Masters of Education from Rutgers, The State University of New Jerseys Graduate School of Education, with a specialization in Elementary Language Arts. She earned her doctorate of education from Rutgers in the area of Sociological and Philosophical Foundations of Education, specializing in Curriculum Theory and Development.
Dr. Grey taught elementary school for thirteen years in highly acclaimed public schools. During her time as a teacher she served as a mentor for novice educators, a staff developer, and the chairperson of several school-based and district-wide committees. Dr. Grey was also the co-creator of a summer institute aimed at instructing students in the areas of language arts and mathematics. She has contributed to several REA publications. As a faculty lecturer, she has taught classes in teacher education at Rutgers University. Currently Dr. Grey teaches and supervises student teachers for Princeton Universitys Program in Teacher Preparation.
Dr. Kathryn F. Porter is a Professor of Mathematics at Saint Marys College of California where she has held various positions including the Coordinator of the Mathematics Preparation Program for future secondary mathematics teachers, the Chair of the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, the Director of the Liberal and Civic Studies Program, and is currently the Director of Mathematics Readiness.
Dr. Porter earned her Ph.D and M.S. in Mathematics at University of Delaware and her B.S. in Secondary Education and Mathematics at Slippery Rock University. Professor Porter has written many research articles in the mathematical area of Topology and has served on numerous committees related to mathematics, teaching, and governance. Professor Porter is one of the founders of the highly regarded Teachers for Tomorrow program at Saint Marys College, and has advised future elementary school teachers as well as future secondary mathematics teachers throughout her twenty years at Saint Marys College.
Table of Contents
CONTENTS
Study Schedule
CHAPTER 1
Introduction
About Research & Education Association
How to Prepare for the CBEST with this Book and Testware
About REA's Test Experts
About the California Basic Educational Skills Test
About REA's Diagnostic Test
About REA's Review Sections
Scoring the Exam
CBEST Test-Taking Strategies
CHAPTER 2
Diagnostic Test
The First of Three Full-Length Practice Tests
Section 1: Reading
Answer Key
Detailed Explanations of Answers
Section 2: Mathematics
Answer Key
Scoring the Mathematics Section
Detailed Explanations of Answers
Section 3: Essay
Detailed Explanations of Answers
CHAPTER 3
Reading Skills Review
Overview
Key Strategies for Answering the Reading Skills Questions
Short Passage Sample
Longer Passage Sample
CHAPTER 4
Mathematics Review
Overview
Part I: Arithmetic
Part II: Algebra
Part III: Measurement and Geometry
Key Strategies for Answering the Mathematics Questions
Arithmetic Practice Problems
Answers
Algebra Practice Problems
Answers
Measurement and Geometry Practice Problems
Answers
CHAPTER 5
Writing Review
Overview
Key Strategies for Answering the Essay Questions
Essay Scoring
CHAPTER 6
Practice Test 1
The Second of Three Full-Length Practice Tests
Section 1: Reading
Answer Key
Detailed Explanations of Answers
Section 2: Mathematics
Answer Key
Detailed Explanations of Answers
Section 3: Writing
Detailed Explanations of Answers
CHAPTER 7
Practice Test 2
The Third of Three Full-Length Practice Tests
Section 1: Reading
Answer Key
Detailed Explanations of Answers
Section 2: Mathematics
Answer Key
Detailed Explanations of Answers
Section 3: Writing
Detailed Explanations of Answers
Installing REA's Testware