How to Prepare for the LAST/ATS-W/NYSTCE (Barron's How to Prepare for the LAST/ATS) [Paperback]

Dr. Robert D. Postman (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0764123068 | ISBN-13: 978-0764123061 | Publication Date: December 3, 2003 | Edition: 2

This revised and updated manual provides complete preparation for the Liberal Arts and Sciences Test (LAST), and the Assessment of Teaching Skills-Written (ATS-W). It also introduces prospective test takers to the Content Specialty Test (CST). The LAST and the ATS-W are required New York State Teacher Certification Examinations. This book presents an overview of the tests and test-taking strategies with chapters on Reading, Writing, Math, Reading in the Subject Areas, Visual and Performing Arts, and Teaching Skills. Four practice tests with fully explained answers include two model LASTs, an elementary ATS-W, and a secondary ATS-W. The book also includes helpful information about teacher certification and finding a teaching position.

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From the Back Cover

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Choose Barron’s Method for Success on the New York State Teacher Certification Exams

Devise your personal study plan for success

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

Learn to answer LAST and ATS-W multiple-choice questions

Learn to write LAST and ATS-W essays

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 Test Score

Product Details

• Paperback: 464 pages
• Publisher: Barron's Educational Series; 2 edition (December 3, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764123068
• ISBN-13: 978-0764123061
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.4 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #605,739 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An Excellent Review Book, January 29, 2006

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A. Norensberg (Brooklyn, NY USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: How to Prepare for the LAST/ATS-W/NYSTCE (Barron's How to Prepare for the LAST/ATS) (Paperback)

I only bought this book because I wanted some extra practice tests in addition to the one that came with the Kaplan book. As it turns out this was the better of the two books. This book contains everything one needs to pass the LAST. I cannot say whether or not it is right for the ATS-W as I have not gotten that far yet. Everything you need to know is explained in great detail with plenty of practice questions and their explanations.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I know I scored high becuase of this book, April 13, 2005

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Munzi (New York) - See all my reviews

This review is from: How to Prepare for the LAST/ATS-W/NYSTCE (Barron's How to Prepare for the LAST/ATS) (Paperback)

Thius book gives an excellent overview of the LAST and ATS-W with a plan for a quick review and more in depth review if you need it.
The questions on the practice tests were a lot like the tests I just took. I highly recommend this book.

14 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Lindsay, May 29, 2005

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Lindsay L - See all my reviews

This review is from: How to Prepare for the LAST/ATS-W/NYSTCE (Barron's How to Prepare for the LAST/ATS) (Paperback)

Don't buy this book if you are looking for a practice test for the LAST. The test questions in this book were nothing like the ones on the test. The LAST is basically a reading comprehension test. While it does test different subject areas, all the information you need to answer the questions is generally found in the text provided. The Barron's book aknowledges this yet has several questions that expect you to have have specific previous knowledge to answer the questions.

Do buy this book if you want a quick review of the different subjuect areas. The book provides information to help you brush up on the different content areas. I didn't find this type of review especially necessary for the test.