CBEST - California Basic Education Skills Test (Paperback, 4th ed.)

If you are preparing to become a teacher in California or Oregon, you'll need to take the California Basic Educational Skills Test. Come test day, you'll want be fully informed and prepared for the each of the exam's three parts: Reading, Mathematics, and Writing. CBEST, 4th Edition provides you with invaluable information to ensure your success on this critical part of the certification process. To start, you'll find out all the necessary background information: who should take the exam, what is on the exam, what you need on test day, when and where the exam is offered, how the exam is scored, and how to register. Then, once you're squared away on the basics, you'll get in-depth review of each section, with comprehensive information on the types of questions you'll encounter and how best to approach them, plus hundreds of review questions. This part is presented in a mini-course format that emulates actual California test-prep classes. Finally, you'll end your review with two practice exams to put your review to the test, and find an additional exam on the CD-ROM. Here are just some of the skills reviewed in this comprehensive guide: Reading charts and graphs Research skills Arithmetic Algebra Geometry Organizing Ideas CBEST, 4th Edition also includes the proven LearningExpress Test Prep System, with strategies and tips to maximize your progress, including: Stress-reduction tips Multiple customized review schedules Advice on when to guess And more!