Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators Tests: Book + Online (PRAXIS Teacher Certification Test Prep) - Softcover

O'Connell D. Litt., Dr. Julie; Rush M.A., Ms. Sandra

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0738611808 ISBN 13: 9780738611808

Publisher: Research & Education Association, 2015

Synopsis

REA's Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators Test Prep with Online Practice Tests
Gets You Certified and in the Classroom!

"Unlike so many of the books on the market, this REA volume... is 100% up-to-date. This book is well-informed about all the changes that have been made to the Praxis exam..., and it discusses all the question formats that you will see on your Praxis exam."
—Mike McGarry, Test Prep Instructor, Magoosh

Read the full Magoosh review.
The Praxis Core tests are used to gauge the skills and content knowledge of candidates entering teacher preparation programs and are used for initial teacher certification in more than 30 states and U.S. territories, and the Department of Defense Education Activity.

REA's Praxis: Core Academic Skills for Educators - Reading (5712), Writing (5722), and Mathematics (5732) test prep helps you master the information on this exam, bringing you one step closer to being certified to teach. It's perfect for college students, out-of-state teachers, and career-changing professionals.

Completely aligned with the Common Core State Standards and written by experts, our study package contains in-depth reviews of all the reading, writing, and mathematics content tested on the Praxis Core exam.

A diagnostic test for each exam is offered online to help pinpoint your strengths and weaknesses. The book includes 6 full-length practice tests (two each for reading, writing, and math) that cover every type of question, subject area, and skill tested on the exams.

The book's practice tests are also offered online and include timed testing conditions, detailed scoring analysis, and diagnostic tools so you can identify areas where you need extra study.

This complete test prep package comes with a customized study schedule and REA's test-taking tips and strategies.

This test prep is a must-have for anyone prepping for the Praxis Core tests!

About this title

From the Back Cover

Get Ready for the Praxis® Core with REA’s Book + Online Prep

Our all-inclusive test prep was developed by teacher education experts and gives you everything you need to succeed on test day. Let REA help put you on the path to a rewarding teaching career!

Targeted Review—Packed with examples and exercises to reinforce key concepts, plus:

· Cues and clues for tackling the reading passages

· Effective techniques for writing a top-scoring essay

· Time-saving tips for solving math problems

Expert Test-Taking Strategies—Get practical, score-raising advice from test experts. Our authors share detailed strategies and explain the best way to answer questions.

3 Online Diagnostic Tests—Get feedback on where you stand, right from the start.

Topic-level score reports pinpoint your strengths and weaknesses and show you where to focus your study.

6 Full-Length Practice Tests—balanced to include every type of question you can expect on the actual Praxis Core tests, so you’ll be confident and prepared on test day.

Online REA Study Center – practice exams, timed testing, automatic scoring, powerful diagnostics, detailed explanations of answers.

With REA, you’ll get one step closer to your certification goals!

About the Author

About Our Authors

Sandra Rush is a best-selling author acclaimed for making mathematics easier to grasp. She has taught math and physics at both the secondary and college levels. As an undergraduate majoring in math at Temple University, Ms. Rush tutored students at Philadelphia public schools, which sparked her interest in teaching. Ms. Rush has written test-preparation guides for all ages, with her approach continually informed by her one-on-one tutoring and coaching.

Julie O’Connell is an associate professor of English at Felician University, where, beginning in fall 2016, this book is being used as part of a Praxis Core review course led by Dr. O'Connell. Dr. O’Connell was chair of Developmental Studies at Felician from 2010 to 2013. From 2000 to 2010, she served as director of Felician's Writing Lab. She has also worked as a learning specialist at Rutgers University, as a corporate trainer, and as a high school English teacher.

About this edition

• Publisher: Research & Education Association
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 0738611808
• ISBN 13: 9780738611808
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 560