How to Prepare for the PPST and Computerized PPST [Paperback]

Robert D. Postman Ed.D. (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 12, 2002 | ISBN-10: 0764122649 | ISBN-13: 978-0764122644 | Edition: 2nd

The PPST (Pre-Professional Skills Test) assesses each teacher candidate's general abilities in reading comprehension, fundamental math, grammar, and writing ability. This updated manual offers extensive practice and review in all test areas plus three model tests with answers and explanations for all questions. Teacher candidates can choose to take the PPST either in its pencil-and-paper version or computerized version, and this manual offers preparation for both versions. This edition has been specially updated to reflect the new computerized version of the PPST.

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From the Back Cover

Total Test Preparation Includes:

Three model tests with all questions answered and explained

Complete reviews to help you do well in all test areas—reading comprehension, math, grammar, and writing

Tips for candidates taking the Computerized PPST

Test-taking advice and strategies

Information on how to interpret your test score

Teacher certification testing requirements for every state
Specially Updated to Reflect the New Computerized Version of the PPST.

Product Details

• Paperback: 416 pages
• Publisher: Barron's Educational Series; 2nd edition (July 12, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764122649
• ISBN-13: 978-0764122644
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 7.8 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,940,035 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #67 in Books > Education & Reference > Education > Test Guides - Graduate & Professional > Teaching

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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 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!!