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PRAXIS Elementary Education (0011 & 0014)
with TESTware - Includes CD with timed tests, instant scoring, and more.
For Teacher Licensure
Are you prepared to excel on the PRAXIS?
* 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 first practice test to discover what you know and what you should know
* Use REA's advice to ready yourself for proper study and success
Sharpen your knowledge and skills
* The book's comprehensive review covers all topics on the official exam, including: Language Arts; Mathematics; Social Sciences; Science; Planning; Learning and the Role of the Learner; Arts and Physical Education
* Lessons reinforce necessary skills
* Key tutorials enhance specific abilities needed on the test
* Targeted drills increase comprehension and help organize study
Practice for real
* Create the closest experience to test-day conditions with two of the books four full-length practice tests on REAs TESTware CD, featuring test-taking against the clock, instant scoring by topic, handy mark-and-return function, pause function, and more
* OR, choose paper-and-pencil testing at your own pace
* Chart your progress with full and detailed explanations of all answers
* Boost confidence with test-taking strategies and experienced advice
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REA books and software have proven to be the extra support teacher candidates need to pass their challenging test for state licensure. Our comprehensive study guides are teacher-recommended and written by educators who have mastered the test and the related program of study.
Table of Contents
Contents CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 1About This Book and TESTware® 1About the Praxis Series 2How to Use This Book and TESTware® 4Format of the Test 5Scoring the Test 9Studying for the Test 11Study Schedule 12Test Day 13 CHAPTER 2
LANGUAGE ARTS 15Language Arts Instruction 15Figurative Language 26Modes of Writing 31Speech 36References 37 CHAPTER 3
MATHEMATICS 45Scope and Sequence of Skills 45The Four Basic Operations 50Informal Geometry and Measurement 58Standard Units of Measurement 66Probability and Statistics 68Problem Solving 71 CHAPTER 4
SOCIAL STUDIES 77Geography in the Social Studies Curriculum 77World History 85United States History 106Economics 144Political Science 151Anthropology, Sociology, and Psychology 165References 166 CHAPTER 5SCIENCE 169Earth Science 169Earth History 171Physical Science 173The Processes of Life 178Personal Health 185References 188 Practice Test 1 189Answer Sheet 191Practice Test 193Answer Key 215Progress and Competency Chart 216Detailed Explanations of Answers 217 Practice Test 2 235Answer Sheet 237Practice Test 239Answer Key 261Progress and Competency Chart 262Detailed Explanations of Answers 263 INDEX 281 INSTALLING REA's TESTware®