CliffsTestPrep Praxis II: Principles of Learning and Teaching [Paperback]

Diane E. Kern (Author)

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ISBN-10: 0471752126 | ISBN-13: 978-0471752127 | Publication Date: March 27, 2006 | Edition: 1

Your guide to a higher score on the Praxis II: Principles of Learning and Teaching Tests



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About the contents:

Introduction
* Suggestions for using this guide, along with answers to frequently asked questions about the test


Part I: Diagnostic Preview Tests
* Sample tests with answers and explanations for each of the 4 PLT tests: Early Childhood, Grades K-6, Grades 5-9, and Grades 7-12


Part II: Preparing for the Format of the PLT
* Strategies and tips for answering constructed-response questions and multiple-choice questions


Part III: Preparing for the Content of the PLT
* Students as learners
* Instruction and assessment strategies
* Communication techniques
* Teacher professionalism


Part IV: 8 Full-Length Practice Tests with Answers and Explanations
* 2 full-length practice tests for each of the 4 PLT tests


Test Prep Essentials from the Experts at CliffsNotes

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Your guide to a higher score on the Praxis II: Principles of Learning and Teaching Tests

Why CliffsTestPrep Guides?
Go with the name you know and trust
Get the information you need—fast!
Written by test prep specialists

About the contents:

Introduction

• Suggestions for using this guide, along with answers to frequently asked questions about the test

Part I: Diagnostic Preview Tests

• Sample tests with answers and explanations for each of the 4 PLT tests: Early Childhood, Grades K-6, Grades 5-9, and Grades 7-12

Part II: Preparing for the Format of the PLT

• Strategies and tips for answering constructed-response questions and multiple-choice questions

Part III: Preparing for the Content of the PLT

• Students as learners
• Instruction and assessment strategies
• Communication techniques
• Teacher professionalism

Part IV: 8 Full-Length Practice Tests with Answers and Explanations

• 2 full-length practice tests for each of the 4 PLT tests

Test Prep Essentials from the Experts at CliffsNotes

About the Author

Diane E. Kern, Ph.D., is Assistant Professor of Education at the University of Rhode Island and a member of the School of Education's committee on licensure tests.

Product Details

• Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: Cliffs Notes; 1 edition (March 27, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471752126
• ISBN-13: 978-0471752127
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 0.8 x 10.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (42 customer reviews)
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More About the Author

Diane E. Kern, Ph.D., is Assistant Professor of Education at the University of Rhode Island and a member of the School of Education's committee on licensure tests.

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27 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This one takes the cake, December 23, 2008

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C. Wnek (Cleveland, OH) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: CliffsTestPrep Praxis II: Principles of Learning and Teaching (Paperback)

I read everything in this book--twice--over the course of one week before the test. It includes every theorist, theory, law, strategy, etc. you could possibly need to know for the PLT. I took ALL of the multiple choice for practice, even the ones that were well beyond my grade level for licensure. The book not only provides the correct answers, but it also includes an explanation for each correct answer. Do at least 7 of the case studies (but spread them out over a few weeks!), and study the responses that scored a 2, 1 or 0 (make sure you understand what constitutes a complete/incomplete/unacceptable answer). This book was the only thing I studied for the PLT, and I scored a 198. The key is TIMING -- DO NOT LOSE TRACK OF TIME! You have approximately 25 min. per case study (there are 4 total), and about 20 min. to complete 24 multiple choice questions. You start with two case studies, do one set of 12 multiple choice, do two more case studies, and end with 12 multiple choice. This book allows you to take several full-length practice tests, which will inevitably help you perfect your timing skills. With each section, I suggest that you jot down at the top of your test the time you started that section, along with the time you MUST be finished with it. Good luck!

32 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent and Thorough Review, August 3, 2006

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S. Michael (Danville, KY United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: CliffsTestPrep Praxis II: Principles of Learning and Teaching (Paperback)

This book is very well organized, gives the student/teacher plenty of practice tests, and provides a thorough review. It was the third test-prep. item I purchased. I only wish it would have been the first, as I would have needed to look no further!

19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great test review book for content summary, January 9, 2007

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This review is from: CliffsTestPrep Praxis II: Principles of Learning and Teaching (Paperback)

I bought this book to prepare for the Praxis PLT 7-12 and found it extremely helpful. The content review section is extremely thorough and covers all of the material you need to know for the exam in a concise and organized manner. It made it easy and accessible to find info about different educational theorist rather than searching through a psych of teaching textbook. The review questions are also helpful and good for praxis. Definately, worth the buy if you need a review book!