CliffsNotes Praxis II: Elementary Education (0011, 0012, 0014)

by Judy L. Paris; Jocelyn L. Paris

• ISBN13: 9780470259566
• ISBN10: 0470259566
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-01-01
• Publisher: Cliffs Notes

Summary

The book covers three individual Elementary Education tests, all under the Praxis II series:0011: Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment test0012: Content Area Exercises0014: Content KnowledgeThe book includes subject review chapters and a full-length practice test for each subject assessment test.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Getting Started

Format of the Exam

Multiple-Choice Questions

Multiple-Choice Format and Strategy

Essay Writing 101

Essay Questions

Time Frame

Content of the Exam

Frequently Asked Questions

Using this Study Guide

Overviews-General Content

Elementary Education: Content Knowledge (0014)

Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment (0011)

Knowledge and Understanding of Human Development

Pedagogy/Learning Theories

Curriculum

Instruction

Assessment

General Topics

Content Area Exercises (0012)

Examination Information

INDIVIDUAL SUBJECT AREAS

Language Arts

Reading/Language Arts Content Knowledge (0014)

Understanding Literature

Text Structure and Organization for Reading and Writing

Literacy Acquisition and Reading Instruction

Foundations of Literacy and Reading Instruction

Language in Writing

Communication Skills

Reading/Language Arts Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment (0011)

Standards Overview

Curriculum

Instruction

Assessment

Terminology

Reading/Language Arts Content Area Exercises (0012)

Mathematics

Mathematics Content Knowledge (0014)

Critical Thinking

Number Sense and Numeration

Algebraic Concepts

Informal Geometry and Measurement

Data Organization and Interpretation

Mathematics-Introduction to Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment (0011)

Standards Overview, Grades Pre-K to 6

Standards Pre-K to 6

Curriculum

Assessment

Mathematics Content Area Exercises (0012)

Social Studies

Social Studies (0014)

Geography

World History

United States History

Political Science

Anthropology, Sociology, and Psychology

Economics

Introduction to Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment (0011)

Curriculum Components

Social Organizations

Social Structures

History, Geography, and Government

Concepts and Skills

Classroom Management

Content Pedagogy

Instructional Strategies for Social Studies

Social Studies Assessment

Social Studies Content Area Exercises (0012)

Science

Science Content Knowledge (0014)

Prominent Scientific Laws

Earth Science

Physical Science

Science as Inquiry

Science in Personal and Social Perspectives

History and Nature of Science

Science Introduction to Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment (0011)

Curriculum Components

Strategies and Activities

Unifying Concepts and Processes

Science as Inquiry

Use of Materials and Technology

Model Building and Forecasting

Analysis of Work-Assessment

Basic Principles of Health Education

Content Specific Pedagogy

Science Content Area Exercises (0012)

Integrated Subjects

Physical Education Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment (0011)

Developmentally Appropriate

Basic Concepts

Curriculum

Assessment of Physical Education

CliffsNotes Praxis II: Elementary Education (0011, 0012, 0014) Test Prep Fine Arts Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment (0011)

Standards

Arts Integration

Curriculum

Basic Concepts

Instruction

Assessment

Practice Examinations With Answer Explanations

Practice Exam (0014)

Answer Key

Answer Explanations

Practice Exam (0011)

Answer Key

Answer Explanations

Practice Exam (0012)

Essay 1

Essay 2

Essay 3

Essay 4

Historical Timeline

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