Praxis(r) Plt Ec, K-6, 5-9 and 7-12: Book + Online: Principles of Learning and Teaching (Plt) : Ec, K-6, 5-9, and 7-12 (Praxis Teacher Certification Test Prep) - Softcover

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Get Ready for the PRAXIS™ PLT Tests with REA’s Book + Online Prep

Our all-inclusive test prep was developed by teacher education experts and gives you everything you need to succeed on test day. Let REA help put you on the path to a rewarding teaching career!

Book + Online

Targeted Review

—Focus on what you need to succeed on any of the 4 PLT tests. Coverage includes Human Growth & Development, Learning & Instruction, Assessment and Professional Development.

Classroom Applications

—Apply must-know teaching theories to classroom learning.

Expert Test-Taking Strategies

—Get practical score-raising advice, including detailed strategies for answering every question type.

8 Confidence-Building Practice Exams

—4 in the book and 4 online, balanced to include every topic you can expect on the actual PLT tests, so you’ll be confident and prepared on test day.

Online REA Study Center – practice exams, timed testing, automatic scoring, powerful diagnostics, detailed explanations of answers.

With REA, you’ll get one step closer to your certification goals!

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Passing the PRAXIS PLT Tests

• Principles of Learning and Teaching: Early Childhood (Test codes 0621/5621)

• Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades K–6 (Test codes 0622/5622)

• Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 5–9 (Test codes 0623/5623)

• Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12 (Test codes 0624/5624)

Although the four tests cover the same basic topics and concepts, each test is unique in the grade range and developmental level reflected in its cases and scenarios. You will also be measured on the common pedagogical knowledge assessed by all four tests.

As you near your goal of securing certification as a teacher, we know that targeted preparation for your PLT test is very important to you. Our book and the online tools that come with it give you everything you need to succeed on your exam.

Our PRAXIS II: PLT Book + Online Prep package includes:

• Complete overview of the four PLT tests

• Comprehensive review of all content categories and topics for each test

• 8 full-length practice tests (4 in the book and 4 online), with powerful diagnostic tools to pinpoint exactly what you need to study

• Detailed answer explanations that not only identify correct answers, but also explain why the other answer choices are incorrect

How to Use this Book + Online Prep

About the Review

The targeted review in this book is designed to help you sharpen your command of pedagogical skills and professional knowledge so you can succeed on the Praxis PLT test of your choice. Whether you’re a recent graduate of a traditional teacher education program or you’ve gone the alternate route, our review will reinforce what you’ve learned and show you how to relate the information you have acquired to the specific topics covered on the exam.

Our review chapters are structured according to the official PLT test outline. Each chapter includes must-know theories, terminology, and practical classroom examples.

About the REA Study Center

We know your time is valuable and you want an efficient study experience. At the online REA Study Center (www.rea.com/studycenter), you will get feedback right from the start on what you know and what you don’t know to help make the most of your study time.

Here’s what you’ll find at the REA Study Center:

• 4 Full-Length Practice Tests—These practice tests (1 test for each of the PLT exams) give you the most complete picture of your strengths and weaknesses.

After you’ve studied with the book, test what you’ve learned by taking our online practice exams. Review your score report, then go back and study any topics you missed. This will ensure you’ve mastered the material and are ready for test day.

Each online test comes with:

• Automatic Scoring—Find out how you did on your test, instantly.

• Diagnostic Score Reports—Get a specific score on each section of the test, so you can focus on the areas that challenge you the most.

• Detailed Answer Explanations—See why the correct answer is right, and why the other answer choices are incorrect.

• Timed Testing—Learn to manage your time as you practice, so you’ll feel confident on test day.

About the Praxis Series

PRAXIS is the shorthand used by Educational Testing Service (ETS) for Professional Assessments for Beginning Teachers. The PRAXIS Series is a group of teacher-licensing tests that ETS developed in concert with states across the nation. There are three categories of tests in the series: PRAXIS I, PRAXIS II, and PRAXIS III.

PRAXIS I includes the new Core Academic Skills for Educators (CORE) test. The CORE test measures reading, mathematics, and writing skills. The CORE is often a requirement for admission to a teacher education program.

PRAXIS II focuses on Subject Assessment/Specialty Area Tests, including the Principles of Learning and Teaching series. In most teacher-training programs, students take these tests after having completed their classroom training, course work, and practicum.

PRAXIS III requires ETS-trained observers to evaluate an instructor’s performance in the classroom, using nationally-validated criteria.

Who Takes the Test?

Most people who take one of the PLT exams are seeking initial licensure. Check with your state’s education agency to determine which PRAXIS test or tests you should take. You may also find the ETS PRAXIS website (www.ets.org/praxis/) and registration bulletin to be helpful in determining the tests you need to take for certification. You should check individual state requirements either online or through your college’s administrative office. In addition, be sure to consult your education program for its own test requirements.

Colleges and universities often require PRAXIS tests for entry into programs, for graduation, and for the completion of a teacher certification program. These requirements may differ from the baseline requirements the state has for teacher certification. You will need to meet both sets of requirements.

When and Where Is the Test Offered?

ETS offers the PLT exams throughout the year at a number of locations across the nation. The usual testing day is Saturday, but examinees may request an administration on an alternate day if a conflict exists. Check the ETS PRAXIS Series website for available test dates and registration deadlines.

How Do I Get More Information on the PRAXIS Exams?

To receive information on upcoming administrations of the PLT test or any other PRAXIS test, consult the ETS registration bulletin or website. Contact ETS at:

Educational Testing Service
Teaching and Learning Division
P.O. Box 6051
Princeton, NJ 08541-6051
Phone: (609) 771-7395
Website: www.ets.org/praxis
E-mail: www.ets.org/praxis/contact//email_praxis (use the online form)

You can also contact ETS to learn more about test sites; registration fees; reporting test scores; requesting changes in tests, centers, and dates of test; retaking tests; and other valuable information.

Accommodations for Students with Disabilities

Special accommodations are available for test-takers who meet the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements. This includes the visually impaired, hearing impaired, physically disabled, or specific learning disabled. To request a special accommodation for a disability or health-related need, the test-taker must register by mail. For questions concerning disability services, contact:

ETS Disability Services: (609) 771-7780
TTY only: (609) 771-7714

Provisions are also available for examinees whose primary language is not English. The ETS registration bulletin and website include directions for those requesting such accommodations.

Paper-Delivered vs. Computer-Delivered Testing

The PLT exams are offered in both paper-delivered and computer-delivered formats. No matter what the delivery system, the tests are identical in content. Minimal computer and typing skills are required to complete the computer-delivered tests.

Check the ETS PRAXIS website for dates and locations regarding paper-delivered tests and computer-delivered tests. A “Computer-Delivered Testing Demonstration” is also available at the website.

When Will I Receive My Score Report?

Please check the ETS PRAXIS website at www.ets.org/praxis for score-release dates. Computerized...