Barron's PRAXIS with CD-ROM (Barron's Praxis (w/cd)) [Paperback]

Dr. Robert Postman (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0764194879 | ISBN-13: 978-0764194870 | Publication Date: October 1, 2008 | Edition: 5

This updated test preparation manual with an optional CD-ROM readies teacher candidates for the PRAXIS I and PRAXIS II exams. PRAXIS I covers the PPST (Pre-Professional Skills Tests), and PRAXIS II covers the PLT (Principles of Learning and Teaching), Elementary Education Subject Assessments, Parapro Assessments (used to meet paraprofessional requirements), and Subject Assessments.This manual presents three PPSTs, three PLTs, four Elementary Education Subject Assessment tests, and seven additional Subject Assessment tests. All practice tests come with answers and explanations. Also included are study advice and test-taking strategies, and subject reviews with quizzes in writing, math, and reading. The author explains how the tests are scored and lists state-by-state certification testing requirements. The CD-ROM that is enclosed with the manual contains virtually all of the book's contents, including computerized practice tests with automatic scoring.

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Seven full-length practice tests: 2 PPSTs; 1 PLT; 3 Elementary School Subject Assessments (Content Knowledge, Content Area Exercises, Curriculum Instruction and Assessment); 1 ParaPro Assessment

Subject reviews with quizzes in writing, math, and reading

Study advice and test-taking strategies

Enclosed CD-ROM with computerized tests and automatic scoring

Product Details

• Paperback: 624 pages
• Publisher: Barron's Educational Series; 5 edition (October 1, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764194879
• ISBN-13: 978-0764194870
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.3 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,357,312 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Good Praxis I prep, very bad Praxis II prep, March 20, 2011

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This review is from: Barron's PRAXIS (Paperback)

The preparation materials for the Praxis I was very extensive. It reviewed materials first then went into sample exercises after each concept as well as cumulative section one at the end. In fact, I found that this book's Praxis I sample test was much harder than the one offered on test day. If I could amend the stars and split the rating, I would give the Praxis I prep five stars - it's much better than any other test prep book out there and for half the price.

The Praxis II test preparation is why this book gets two stars. Please note, this review is just for the Praxis II: Elementary Education - Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment (0011). I reviewed the materials from the PLT section as advised and after learning that material as well as mastering the sample test for test 0011, I felt very prepared. The answers and explanations were very thorough. However, the 0011 test I took on test day was VASTLY (read: completely) different from the one I took in the book. The material did not overlap at all and did not even touch upon the concepts that were offered on the test. I felt that this test was MUCH easier than the one offered on test day - that version was extremely difficult.

Thanks, Barron's. At least I'll have a reason as to why I failed my Praxis II.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Praxis Prep -- Get the Book with the CD, May 4, 2011

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Glen - See all my reviews

This review is from: Barron's PRAXIS (Paperback)

I don't post reviews but I am definitely going to post my positive review of this book which successfully got me through all my Praxis tests. This book is just the best Praxis book and I recommend it to everyone. The CD gives you a chance to practice the tests in the computer format, which is the way PPST, 011, and 014 tests are also offered.

This book is a great deal because there is more than enough review information, test strategies, and practice tests to pass the PPST, PLT, the (0011, 5011) test and the (0014, 5014) test. The practice tests were all realistic.

The state passing scores for PLT and (0011/5011)tests are at or below the 25th percentile (at least 75% )pass, and many are below the 10th percentile (90% pass). The (0014/5014) test is a little harder but the passing scale scores are all much lower, usually near the 10th percentile (90% pass). That means the vast majority of test-takers pass the test. If you are among the small percent of people who don't pass the first time, try to figure out what you did to cause the problem and fix it for the retake. The few cases of first time non-passing scores I heard about had mainly to do with using correct test strategies.

I was told that knowing 40% of the answers and eliminating incorrect answers as you guess the rest can get a passing score. Lower percentile passing scores have a lower standard. Please don't rely on this but it gives you an idea. The high likelihood that you will pass makes this single source book a winner.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book for Praxis Preparation, April 25, 2011

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Graham - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Barron's PRAXIS (Paperback)

This book prepares you for a lot of Praxis tests and the 0011 and other test questions in the book are like the actual Praxis test. Besides what the the person with the long review had to say there is one more "secret" to passing the tests.

ETS puts out a booklet that shows the state passing scores for the 0011 and the 0014 tests. They are below the 25th percentile and can be as low as the 10th percentile. I think most people in the bottom 10 to 25 percent of test scores probably just don't know test taking strategies, or it was a bad day, or they didn't have a good college program.

Finding about the how really difficult it was to get a passing score helped my preparation by concentrating on sample tests and saved my a lot of time. I hope it works for you.