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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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5 out of 5 stars

This one takes the cake December 24, 2008
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!

1 out of 5 stars

Badly Organized and refers to non-existent chapters September 24, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

I was very disappointed with this book after reading the online reviews. Right from the introduction, the book refers to "Chapters" that are not in the book or are un-referenced, making,in my opinion, most of the book unusable. "For a preview of a case history/constructed response question, turn to Chapter 5. For a preview of the multiple choice questions, turn to Chapter 6." Chapter 5 and 6 of what? There ARE no chapters in this book! What is she talking about here??? Seems like a PhD author would know at least the basics of how to treat chapter references.

5 out of 5 stars

The only book I needed! August 16, 2008
This is the only book I used while studying for the Praxis II: PLT, and I won the ETS Recognition of Excellence Award. It is very thorough and has good review of the materials and numerous practice tests. I highly recommend it.

4 out of 5 stars

A helpful book, but the tests are too easy August 10, 2008
Having now taken my Praxis II exam, I have to say that this book prepared me for the multiple choice mostly. The practice case studies in the book are too easy. The scenarios they give are farily basic and the questions are straight forward. On the actual test, things were a little more in depth. I liked the book, but I just fet like it had me a little over confident. Use this book, but check out some other materials too.

5 out of 5 stars

Great review book July 27, 2008
This study guide was an excellent way to prepare for both the content and format of the Praxis PLT. I used it for Grades 7-12 and had no trouble passing it. I have not taken any college level education courses in over 20 years, so the information in this guide was crucial for me in reviewing current issues and "buzz" words in education today. I highly recommend this book for anyone trying to prepare for the Praxis PLT.