The Best Teacherstest Preparation for the Texes 103 Bilingual Generalist, Ec-4

by Rosado, Luis A.

• ISBN13: 9780738601656
• ISBN10: 0738601659
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-09-15
• Publisher: Research & Education Assn

Summary

REA's new TExES 103 Bilingual Generalist EC-4 test prep helps teacher candidates and get into a Texas classroom! In-depth reviews cover all six state-defined domains and their competencies: Bilingual Education; English Language Arts and Reading; Mathematics; Social Studies; Science; Fine Arts, Health, and Physical Education. Features two practice exams-one diagnostic Pretest and one full-length practice test--with fully explained answers, an efficient study schedule, and confidence-boosting test-taking strategies and tips. DETAILS - Content conforms to the Texas State Board for Educator Certification - Written by a leading specialist in teacher education. - Comprehensive multi-subject reviews - 1 diagnostic pretest to pinpoint strengths and weaknesses - 1 full-length practice test - Features every type of question, subject area, and skill test on the actual exam - Each practice exam answer is fully explained in easy-to-follow, step-by-step detail.

Table of Contents

Author's Dedication	vii
About the Author	vii
About Research & Education Association	vii
Author's Acknowledgments	viii
REA Acknowledgments	viii
Introduction	ix
Bilingual Education	3	(44)
Competency 001	3	(15)
Competency 002	18	(10)
Competency 003	28	(11)
Competency 004	39	(8)
English Language Arts and Reading	47	(48)
Competency 005 (Oral Language)	47	(7)
Competency 006 (Phonological and Phonemic Awareness)	54	(3)
Competency 007 (Alphabetic Principle)	57	(2)
Competency 008 (Literacy Development)	59	(7)
Competency 009 (Word Analysis and Decoding)	66	(3)
Competency 010 (Reading Fluency)	69	(1)
Competency 011 (Reading Comprehension)	70	(5)
Competency 012 (Research and Comprehension Skills in the Content Areas)	75	(4)
Competency 013 (Writing Conventions)	79	(5)
Competency 014 (Development of Written Communication)	84	(4)
Competency 015 (Assessment of Developing Literacy)	88	(7)
Mathematics	95	(26)
Competency 016 (Mathematics Instruction)	95	(5)
Competency 017 (Number Concepts, Patterns, and Algebra)	100	(7)
Competency 018 (Geometry, Measurement, Probability, and Statistics)	107	(6)
Competency 019 (Mathematical Process)	113	(8)
Social Studies	121	(38)
Competency 020 (Social Science Instruction)	121	(10)
Competency 021 (History)	131	(17)
Competency 022 (Geography and Culture)	148	(5)
Competency 023 (Government, Citizenship, and Economics)	153	(6)
Science	159	(18)
Competency 024 (Science Instruction)	159	(2)
Competency 025 (Physical Science)	161	(5)
Competency 026 (Life Science)	166	(5)
Competency 027 (Earth and Space Science)	171	(6)
Fine Arts, Health, and Physical Education	177
Competency 028 (Visual Arts)	177	(6)
Competency 029 (Music)	183	(6)
Competency 030 (Health)	189	(8)
Competency 031 (Physical Education)	197