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PublisherRowman & Littlefield Publishers, Incorporated

ISBN-101475810849

ISBN-139781475810844

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Number of Pages218 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication NamePassing the Mathematics Test for Elementary Teachers : Offering a Pathway to Success

SubjectGeneral, Training & Certification, Elementary, Teaching Methods & Materials / Mathematics, Testing & Measurement

Publication Year2015

TypeTextbook

Subject AreaMathematics, Education

AuthorDiane Devanney, Margie Pearse, Darla Nagy

FormatTrade Paperback

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LCCN2014-033642

ReviewsFinally, a resource to help pre-service teachers prepare for the math pre-service test! This book provides a coherent, easy-to-use approach to studying for the math pre-service exam and strengthening key math skills. How to Pass the Pre-Service Mathematics Test for Teachers is clearly aligned with the major math concepts found on the PAPA and offers straightforward explanations, numerous examples and sample problems, and detailed answer keys that support further learning. Additionally, by enhancing the understanding of critical math skills and concepts, How to Pass the Pre-Service Mathematics Test for Teachers supports the future teacher's ability to one day teach similar content to children., The authors should be commended for producing such a valuable, informative and practical book for helping pre-service teachers prepare for the math pre-service exams. This much needed work will invite, excite and excel our pre-service teachers into the profession., Pearse, Devanney, and Nagy's book, How to Pass the Pre-Service Mathematics Test for Teachers, provides students a practical and clearly explained look at the Math PAPA and walks students through the various mathematical principles necessary to successfully pass this test. With clear examples and a multitude of practice exercises, students are introduced not only to the math concepts necessary to successfully pass the Math PAPA, but also to ways to tackle the test that will lead to success. For all students who want to experience success on this test, one that is an important step to teacher certification, How to Pass the Pre-Service Mathematics Test for Teachers is a must read., This book gives a very concise, straightforward and clear look at the mathematical concepts that are including on the pre-service test. With so many students struggling with math and being discouraged by their difficulties passing the test, this text is a valuable resource not only in helping these students succeed on the exam but also showing them that mathematics need not be intimidating., Passing the Mathematics Tests for Elementary Teachers is a timely metacognitive approach to mathematical concepts tested on the pre-service exam. Pearse, Devanney, and Nagy have presented a step by step outline of the type of problem a student will encounter on this test, opportunities to practice this problem and clear, concise answers to the problem. They have expanded the explanation by sharing the thinking behind the solution. This final step separates this book from test practice by adding the layer of "How to think through the test!" A must read for teachers approaching certification!, Pearse, Devanney, and Nagy's book, Passing the Mathematics Tests for Elementary Teachers, provides students a practical and clearly explained look at the Math PAPA and walks students through the various mathematical principles necessary to successfully pass this test. With clear examples and a multitude of practice exercises, students are introduced not only to the math concepts necessary to successfully pass the Math PAPA, but also to ways to tackle the test that will lead to success. For all students who want to experience success on this test, one that is an important step to teacher certification, How to Pass the Pre-Service Mathematics Test for Teachers is a must read., Finally, a resource to help pre-service teachers prepare for the math pre-service test! This book provides a coherent, easy-to-use approach to studying for the math pre-service exam and strengthening key math skills. Passing the Mathematics Tests for Elementary Teachers is clearly aligned with the major math concepts found on the PAPA and offers straightforward explanations, numerous examples and sample problems, and detailed answer keys that support further learning. Additionally, by enhancing the understanding of critical math skills and concepts, Passing the Mathematics Tests for Elementary Teachers supports the future teacher's ability to one day teach similar content to children., How to Pass the Pre-Service Mathematics Test for Teachers is a timely metacognitive approach to mathematical concepts tested on the pre-service exam. Pearse, Devanney, and Nagy have presented a step by step outline of the type of problem a student will encounter on this test, opportunities to practice this problem and clear, concise answers to the problem. They have expanded the explanation by sharing the thinking behind the solution. This final step separates this book from test practice by adding the layer of "How to think through the test!" A must read for teachers approaching certification!, "Pearse, Devanney, and Nagy's book, How to Pass the Pre-Service Mathematics Test for Teachers, provides students a practical and clearly explained look at the Math PAPA and walks students through the various mathematical principles necessary to successfully pass this test. With clear examples and a multitude of practice exercises, students are introduced not only to the math concepts necessary to successfully pass the Math PAPA, but also to ways to tackle the test that will lead to success. For all students who want to experience success on this test, one that is an important step to teacher certification, How to Pass the Pre-Service Mathematics Test for Teachers is a must read." --Joseph E. Gillespie, dean, division of education and human services, Neumann University "How to Pass the Pre-Service Mathematics Test for Teachers is a timely metacognitive approach to mathematical concepts tested on the pre-service exam. Pearse, Devanney, and Nagy have presented a step by step outline of the type of problem a student will encounter on this test, opportunities to practice this problem and clear, concise answers to the problem. They have expanded the explanation by sharing the thinking behind the solution. This final step separates this book from test practice by adding the layer of 'How to think through the test!' A must read for teachers approaching certification!" --Lee Newman, Educational Consultant, South Carolina "Finally, a resource to help pre-service teachers prepare for the math pre-service test! This book provides a coherent, easy-to-use approach to studying for the math pre-service exam and strengthening key math skills. How to Pass the Pre-Service Mathematics Test for Teachers is clearly aligned with the major math concepts found on the PAPA and offers straightforward explanations, numerous examples and sample problems, and detailed answer keys that support further learning. Additionally, by enhancing the understanding of critical math skills and concepts, How to Pass the Pre-Service Mathematics Test for Teachers supports the future teacher's ability to one day teach similar content to children." --Barbara Hanes, assistant professor of education, Neumann University "The authors should be commended for producing such a valuable, informative and practical book for helping pre-service teachers prepare for the math pre-service exams. This much needed work will invite, excite and excel our pre-service teachers into the profession." --Beverly R. Bryde, dean for education, Cabrini College "This book gives a very concise, straightforward and clear look at the mathematical concepts that are including on the pre-service test. With so many students struggling with math and being discouraged by their difficulties passing the test, this text is a valuable resource not only in helping these students succeed on the exam but also showing them that mathematics need not be intimidating." --John Brown, associate professor and chair mathematics department, Cabrini College

Dewey Edition23

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal510.76

Table Of ContentAcknowledgments Chapter 1: Introduction - How to Pass the Math PAPA Preparing for the Test - Proven Strategies for Successful Test Preparation Taking the Test - Proven Strategies for Successful Test-taking Chapter 2: Understanding Numbers and the Number System Number Systems: The Hierarchy of Numbers Decimals Scientific Notation Percents Simple Interest and Compound Interest Exponential Notation Chapter 3: Pre-Algebra Analyzing and extending a variety of patterns Solving One Variable Equations and Inequalities Algebraically Using the concepts of variable, equality and equation to generate, interpret, and evaluate algebraic expressions Manipulating algebraic expressions and solving equations using a variety of techniques Simplifying or combining like terms Basic distributive property Factoring an expression Applying algebraic principles to represent and solve word problems involving ratios and proportions Chapter 4: Algebra Graphing Lines and Inequalities Graphing Parallel and Perpendicular Lines Solving Systems of Linear Equations Solving and Graphing Linear Inequalities and Systems of Linear Inequalities Non-linear functions and real-world situations Chapter 5: Measurement and Geometry Measurement - The U.S. Customary System Measurement - The Metric System Perimeter, Area, Volume and Surface Area Circles Triangles Quadrilaterals Irregular Figures/Shaded Regions Rectangular Prisms Sphere Angles and Lines Coordinate Geometry Transformations of Points and Geometric Figures Chapter 6: Statistics and Probability Measures of Central Tendency and Spread Displaying Data and Statistical Information Analyzing and Drawing Inferences from Data Presented in Different Formats Probability - Simple, Compound, Independent, Dependent, Conditional Counting Principles - Permutations and Combinations APPENDIX Full Practice Test 1 with Detailed Answers Full Practice Test 2 with Detailed Answers Full Practice Test 3 with Detailed Answers Index

SynopsisHave you ever found yourself saying, "I'm never going to pass the math pre-service exam!" This statement, and many others like it, led the authors to discover exactly how to crack the math pre-service exam test code and students are reaping all the benefits. How to Pass the Pre-Service Mathematics Test for Teachers is the result of years of researching and experimenting with what it takes to not only pass the test, but come away from it a better test-taker and a stronger mathematician., Have you ever found yourself saying, "I'm never going to pass the math pre-service exam!" This statement, and many others like it, led the authors to discover exactly how to crack the math pre-service exam test code and students are reaping all the benefits. How to Pass the Pre-Service Mathematics Test for Teachers is the result of years of researching and experimenting with what it takes to not only pass the test, but come away from it a better test-taker and a stronger mathematician. The authors offer tons of crystal-clear examples with detailed explanations, all supported by deep mathematical thinking. As an added bonus, there are three comprehensive practice tests carefully created to reflect the format of the test. This book will provide all that is needed to pass the math pre-service exam!, Have you ever found yourself saying, "I'm never going to pass the math pre-service exam " This statement, and many others like it, led the authors to discover exactly how to crack the math pre-service exam test code and students are reaping all the benefits. How to Pass the Pre-Service Mathematics Test for Teachers is the result of years of researching and experimenting with what it takes to not only pass the test, but come away from it a better test-taker and a stronger mathematician. The authors offer tons of crystal-clear examples with detailed explanations, all supported by deep mathematical thinking. As an added bonus, there are three comprehensive practice tests carefully created to reflect the format of the test. This book will provide all that is needed to pass the math pre-service exam

LC Classification NumberQA10.5.P43 2014