Barron's How to Prepare for the PPST and Computerized PPST [Paperback]

Dr. Robert Postman (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0764123882 | ISBN-13: 978-0764123887 | Publication Date: February 1, 2005 | Edition: 3

The PPST and Computerized PPST are important part of the PRAXIS test battery. These tests assess each teacher candidate's skills in reading comprehension, fundamental math, English grammar, and writing. This revised and updated manual provides extensive practice and review in all test areas. It also presents three model tests, including a model Computerized PPST, with all questions answered and explained. Valuable added features include teacher certification requirements for each state, as well as advice on getting certified, writing a r©sum©, and finding a teaching position.

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From the Back Cover

[back cover]


BARRON’S


HOW TO PREPARE FOR THE


PPST


AND COMPUTERIZED PPST


3rd Edition



Choose Barron’s Method for Test Success on the PPST

Read and understand the overview of the PPST and Computerized PPST

Devise your personal study plan to strengthen your weak areas

Use this book’s subject reviews to improve your skills in all test topics

Take the book’s practice tests and score your results

Review the answers and explanations for all test questions



It’s Your Path To a Higher PPST Test Score

Product Details

• Paperback: 448 pages
• Publisher: Barron's Educational Series; 3 edition (February 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764123882
• ISBN-13: 978-0764123887
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 7.7 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #747,367 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Preparation Assistance & Explanations, June 18, 2004

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Demanovka "amyb4320" (White Hall, MD USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: How to Prepare for the PPST and Computerized PPST (Paperback)

This study guide was worth every penny. I just did the computer-based Praxis I, and aced it, thanks to this book. I had forgotten nearly all my high school math (having graduated almost 20 years ago), but this book helped me get back up to speed-- I actually got a higher score on math than on English, amazingly enough!

The practice tests were wonderful preparation, and overall the practice tests were a bit harder than the real tests, which I liked. So when I finally took the Parxis I, I could relax and really breeze through the test. I finished in about 3 1/2 hours, and did not feel the need to second-guess myself or change any answers.

Buy it. You'll be glad you did!

18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Don't panic about doing bad on the practice tests, April 26, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: How to Prepare for the PPST and Computerized PPST (Paperback)

Don't let your scores on the practice tests get you down like the lady from Evansville. The book is an excellent preparatory guide. You may not do too well on the reading practice tests but so what-don't let it worry you worry you. It's the most subjective portion of the test. Just use the strategies posed in the book and do practice questions and you'll do fine. I received a 182 and I never did better than 70% on the reading tests. This book more than prepares you to beat the test.

The math review is excellent. I'm a liberal arts major who is terrible at math and I walked out of the test with a 185. I am still shocked at the score.

The written review section takes you through all the grammar and punctuation rules you have forgotten. The practice tests here are excellent. The guide on how to practice writing the essay was tremendous too.

The reading section is a bit weak but you have the skills or you don't; the strategies on how to approach the test and the techniques to use during the test were invaluable.

I still can't believe I'm writing a review but this book was worth it! Good Luck.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Taking the Computerized Praxis?, July 21, 2004

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K. M Miele "cooper" (Pennsylvania) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: How to Prepare for the PPST and Computerized PPST (Paperback)

This book was very easy to use, I bought it book on a Saturday, was finished with it on Monday and took the test on the Wednesday. The book was very well organized and helpful. I was nervous about the test, but this refreshed me on all of the inforamtion I needed to take the test. With a 3 day read through of this book I scored a 186 on the math section and a 187 on the reading, my writing scores are not in yet. These scores are way above what I needed to pass and I am so pleased!!