Interactive Study Guide for the TExES Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities Tests

by Hadley, Nancy J.; Eisenwine, Marilyn J.

• ISBN13: 9780205503544
• ISBN10: 0205503543
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-07-30
• Publisher: Pearson

Summary

This study guide clearly explains the philosophy behind the test and outlines the most effective test-taking strategies for this exam. The interactive, workbook style encourages active learning through hands-on exercises that provide constant feedback for learners as they work through the content. Pertinent vocabulary is defined in simple and unambiguous language. Charts provide relationships between state standards and key concepts, and test takers are given methods to personalize these charts for quick review prior to taking the exam.

Table of Contents

Preface	p. ix
Test Philosophy	p. 1
Learner-Centered Proficiencies for Teachers	p. 1
Philosophy Exercise	p. 5
Test-Taking Strategies	p. 7
Rules of the Game	p. 7
Question Dissection Exercise	p. 10
Indispensable Information	p. 15
General Vocabulary	p. 15
General Vocabulary Exercise	p. 17
Flashcard Exercise	p. 19
Research-Based Practices	p. 20
Research-Based Exercise	p. 22
Dos and Don'ts	p. 24
Dos and Don'ts Exercise	p. 25
Word Associations	p. 26
Word Association Exercise	p. 27
Common Verbs	p. 28
Common Verb Exercise	p. 29
Domain I	p. 31
Vocabulary	p. 32
Vocabulary Exercise	p. 34
Content	p. 36
Content Exercise	p. 47
Domain II	p. 49
Vocabulary	p. 50
Vocabulary Exercise	p. 51
Content	p. 52
Content Exercise	p. 57
Domain III	p. 59
Vocabulary	p. 61
Vocabulary Exercise	p. 62
Content	p. 63
Content Exercise	p. 78
Domain IV	p. 81
Vocabulary	p. 82
Vocabulary Exercise	p. 83
Content	p. 84
Content Exercise	p. 97
Final Exercises	p. 99
Abbreviations Exercise	p. 99
Practice Test Analysis Exercise	p. 101
Synthesis Exercise	p. 102
Exercise Answer Keys	p. 107
General Vocabulary Exercise	p. 107
Research-Based Practices Exercise	p. 107
Dos and Don'ts Exercise	p. 108
Word Association Exercise	p. 108
Common Verbs Exercise	p. 108
Vocabulary Exercises	p. 109
Appendices
Competency Charts	p. 111
Practice Test Analysis Charts	p. 127
Index	p. 141
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