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REA's PRAXIS PPST Test Prep with 5 Practice Tests on CD Gets Teachers Certified and in the Classroom Updated 7th 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 PRAXIS PPST (Pre-Professional Skills Test) doesn't just help you get certified to teach, it helps move your career forward. REA's updated edition of our bestselling PRAXIS PPST with TestWare test prep shows you how to score high and get certified Completely up-to-date and fully aligned with the latest paper-based and computer-based test specifications, our in-depth review chapters cover all the material tested on the three Pre-Professional Skills Assessments: Reading Comprehension, Mathematics, and Writing. Drills and practice exercises in each chapter reinforce what you've learned as you study. Four full-length, multiple-choice practice tests in the book help you test your knowledge and focus on areas in need of improvement. Each practice test is balanced to include every type of question, subject area, and skill tested on the actual exam. Our practice tests replicate the PRAXIS question format, allowing you to assess your skills and gauge your test-readiness. A total of 5 practice exams are featured on our TestWare(R) CD. The book's 4 exams are included on CD with an additional exam not found in the printed book. Our TestWare(R) CD offers 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 Every practice exam comes with detailed feedback on every question. We don't just say which answers are right--we explain why the other answer choices are wrong--so you'll be prepared on test day. Our detailed explanations of answers let you identify strengths and weaknesses while building your skills. This complete test prep package comes with a customized study schedule and REA's test-taking strategies and tips. REA books and software have proven to be the extra support teacher candidates need to pass their challenging tests for licensure. Our comprehensive test preps are teacher-recommended and written by experts in the field.

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PublisherResearch & Education Association

ISBN-100738608815

ISBN-139780738608815

eBay Product ID (ePID)102897310

Product Key Features

Number of Pages612 Pages

Publication NamePraxis I Ppst (Pre-Professional Skills Test)

LanguageEnglish

SubjectNte (National Teacher Examinations), Training & Certification

Publication Year2010

FeaturesRevised

TypeTextbook

AuthorJulie O'Connell, Research & Education Association Editors, Laura Meiselman

Subject AreaEducation, Study Aids

SeriesPraxis Teacher Certification Test Prep Ser.

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height2.2 in

Item Weight40.4 Oz

Item Length11 in

Item Width8.5 in

Additional Product Features

Edition Number7

LCCN2010-931554

Age Range18-Up

Target AudienceCollege Audience

Edition DescriptionRevised Edition

Table of ContentContents CHAPTER 1 - INTRODUCTION How to Prepare for the PPST About the PPST Format of the PPST How to Use This Book and TestWare Studying for the PPST Study Schedule PPST Test-Taking Strategies The Day of the Test CHAPTER 2 - READING COMPREHENSION REVIEW Strategies for the Reading Section: A Four-Step Approach Step 1: Skim the Questions Step 2: Preview the Passage Step 3: Read Actively Step 4: Answer the Questions Vocabulary Enhancer Similar Forms and Sounds Connotation and Denotation Vocabulary Enhancer Drills Vocabulary Builder Additional Vocabulary Knowing Your Word Parts Figures of Speech Reading Comprehension Drills Reading Comprehension Drills Answer Key CHAPTER 3 - BASIC MATH SKILLS REVIEW Number and Operations Order Equivalence Numeration and Place Value Number Properties Operation Properties Computation Estimation Ratio, Proportion, and Percent Numerical Reasoning Algebra Equations and Inequalities Algorithmic Thinking Patterns Algebraic Representations Algebraic Reasoning Geometry and Measurement Geometric Properties The xy-Coordinate Plane Geometric Reasoning Systems of Measurement Measurement Data Analysis and Probability Data Interpretation Data Representation Trends and Inferences Measures of Center and Spread CHAPTER 4 - WRITING SKILLS REVIEW Grammar Adjectives and Adverbs Nouns Pronouns Verbs Subordination, Coordination, and Predication Negation Parallelism Misplaced and Dangling Modifiers Fragments Run-on/Fused Sentences Comma Splices Word Choices/Mechanics Connotative and Denotative Meanings Wordiness and Conciseness Idiomatic Expressions Commonly Confused Words Wrong Word Use Redundancy Capitalization Punctuation Commas Semicolons Apostrophes Quotation Marks and Italics Essay Writing Review Pre-Writing/Planning Understand the Question Consider Your Audience Writing Your Essay Organizing Your Essay Effective Use of Language Point-of-View Tone Verb Tense Connecting Ideas through Transitional Words and Phrases How to Generate a Thesis Statement Variety of Sentence Structures Common Writing Errors Five Words Weak Writers Use Use Your Own Vocabulary Avoid the Passive Voice Proofreading Writing Drill Answer Key PRACTICE TESTS Practice PPST Test 1 Section I: Reading Comprehension Section II: Mathematics Section III: Writing Answer Key Detailed Explanations of Answers Practice PPST Test 2 Section I: Reading Comprehension Section II: Mathematics Section III: Writing Answer Key Detailed Explanations of Answers Practice PPST Test 3 Section I: Reading Comprehension Section II: Mathematics Section III: Writing Answer Key Detailed Explanations of Answers Practice PPST Test 4 Section I: Reading Comprehension Section II: Mathematics Section III: Writing Answer Key Detailed Explanations of Answers