Passing the Leadership Test Strategies for Success on the Leadership Licensure Exam

by Jones, Leslie; Kennedy, Eugene

• ISBN13: 9781610487399
• ISBN10: 1610487397
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2012-06-15
• Publisher: R&L Education

Summary

Passing the Leadership Test: Strategies for Success on the Leadership Licensure Exam is a study guide for the School Leaders Licensure Examination (SLLA.) The book presents a comprehensive, practical guide for preparing for the SLLA. It is divided into two sections: basic principles of test preparation and the ISLLC standards with implications for school leaders and the SLLA examination. This book is a plain English, "how to" presentation for organizing and preparing for this examination (with helpful tips beneficial for any standardized examination.) Taking an informal and practical approach to the content of this book, the authors guide the reader to develop a personal plan for dealing with the SLLA. Bulleted lists of suggestions, guides, and numerous examples that will help the reader formulate a well thorough plan are all provided. The test taking strategies discussed in the Passing the Leadership Test: Strategies for Success on the Leadership Licensure Exam are beneficial for all educators who must take standardized tests, and there are strategies that educators can utilize that are beneficial to sharing with students.

Author Biography

Leslie Jones is professor of education at Nicholls State University in the College of Education and the Minor Cheramie Endowed Professor of Education. Eugenie Kennedy is associate professor in the College of Education at Louisiana State University, where he teaches research courses in education.

Table of Contents

List of Tables and Figures	p. vii
Introduction	p. ix
Mastery of Content	p. 1
Understanding and Preparing for the Format of Standardized Tests	p. 15
Test Anxiety and Your Emotions	p. 33
Physical Preparation	p. 39
NCLB (Where Are We Now?)	p. 45
ISLLC Standards and ELCC Standards	p. 59
Standards Linked to Examination	p. 91
Case Studies Linked to ISLLC Standards and Conclusion	p. 117
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