Preparation for the PRAXIS I: PPST Exam (2005)

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PRAXIS I is required for entrance into many teacher education programs and is also given toprospective public school teachers as a licensing exam to gain their teacher certification. This book provides in-depth subject reviews for each test section—Reading Comprehension, Writing, and Mathematics—as well as test-taking strategies. Revised with the latest test information and reformatted to make it easier to use for readers.
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Overview

PRAXIS I is required for entrance into many teacher education programs and is also given toprospective public school teachers as a licensing exam to gain their teacher certification. This book provides in-depth subject reviews for each test section—Reading Comprehension, Writing, and Mathematics—as well as test-taking strategies. Revised with the latest test information and reformatted to make it easier to use for readers.
  • In-depth subjects reviews for all test sections: Reading, Writing, Mathematics
  • Gain confidence with test-taking tips and strategies
  • Learn better writing techniques with the sample essay questions provided
  • Sharpen your test-taking skills with 3 full-length practice tests
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Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780768914337
  • Publisher: Peterson's
  • Publication date: 3/15/2004
  • Edition number: 8
  • Pages: 216
  • Product dimensions: 8.50 (w) x 10.80 (h) x 0.50 (d)

Table of Contents

Introduction to the Praxis Series v
Part I About the Academic Skills Assessments
Chapter 1 The Academic Skills Assessments 3
The Pre-Professional Skills Test 3
The Reading Test 4
The Mathematics Test 6
The Writing Test 7
Test-Taking Strategies and Tips 10
How to Use This Book 10
Part II Academic Skills Assessments Review
Chapter 2 Reading Skills Review 15
PPST Reading Skills 15
Chapter 3 Mathematics Skills Review 23
PPST Mathematics Skills 23
Chapter 4 Writing Skills Review 76
Correct English Usage 76
Punctuation Review 85
Capitalization Rules 90
The Essentials of English Grammar 91
Selected Rules of Grammar 94
Antecedents and Modifiers 96
Sentence Structure 97
Chapter 5 The Essay 101
Essay Basics 101
Planning Your Essay 102
Writing Your Essay 104
Evaluating Sample Essays 107
Part III PPST Practice Tests
Chapter 6 PPST Practice Test 1 115
Reading 116
Mathematics 124
Writing: Section 1 129
Writing: Section 2 133
Answer Key for Practice Test 1 137
Explanatory Answers for Practice Test 1 138
Chapter 7 PPST Practice Test 2 145
Reading 146
Mathematics 153
Writing: Section 1 158
Writing: Section 2 162
Answer Key for Practice Test 2 165
Explanatory Answers for Practice Test 2 166
Chapter 8 PPST Practice Test 3 174
Reading 175
Mathematics 182
Writing: Section 1 187
Writing: Section 2 191
Answer Key for Practice Test 3 195
Explanatory Answers for Practice Test 3 196
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  • Anonymous

    Posted January 13, 2005

    AWESOME BOOK!

    This book really helped a lot, and I would highly reccomend it to anyone who needs to take these tests!!

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