NYSTCE LAST/ATS-W w/CD-ROM 4th Ed. (NYSTCE Teacher Certification Test Prep) - Softcover

Rae M.A., Gail; Jenson-Wilson, Ann; Brick, Bernadette

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0738609978 ISBN 13: 9780738609973

Publisher: Research & Education Association, 2011

Synopsis

REA’s NYSTCE: LAST/ATS-W Test Prep with TestWare CD

Gets You Certified and in the Classroom!

Updated Fourth Edition

Nationwide, more than 5 million teachers will be needed over the next decade, and all must take appropriate tests to be licensed. REA gets you ready for your teaching career with our outstanding library of Teacher Certification test preps!

Scoring well on the NYSTCE: LAST/ATS-W doesn’t just help you get certified to teach in New York, it helps you build your career. This test prep is perfect for college students, teachers, and career-changing professionals who are seeking certification as New York state teachers.

This updated fourth edition of our popular teacher certification test prep was designed to help teacher candidates master the information on the Liberal Arts & Sciences Test (LAST), the Assessment of Teaching Skills -Written (Elementary) Test (ATS), and the Assessment of Teaching Skills -Written (Secondary) Test (ATS-W).

The review covers all content categories on the LAST and ATS-W exams: science and math, historical and social scientific awareness, artistic expression and the humanities, communication skills, writing skills, knowledge of the learner, instructional planning, the professional environment, and assessment of teaching performance. Drill questions in each chapter help reinforce learning and build test-taking skills.

Three full-length practice tests feature every type of question tested on the exams. Our practice tests replicate the NYSTCE question format and timing, allowing you to assess your skills and gauge your test-readiness.

This TestWare edition includes all of the book’s practice tests on CD in a timed format with instant scoring, diagnostic feedback, and on-screen detailed explanations of answers. Our TestWare CD offers the most powerful scoring and diagnostic tools available today. Automatic scoring and instant reports help you zero in on the topics and types of questions that give you trouble now, so you’ll succeed when it counts!

Every practice exam comes with detailed feedback on every question. We don’t just say which answers are right—we explain why the other answer choices are wrong—so you’ll be prepared on test day. Our detailed explanations of answers let you identify your strengths and weaknesses while building your skills. This complete test prep package comes with a customized study schedule and REA’s test-taking strategies and tips.

This test prep is a must-have for anyone looking to teach in New York!

REA books and software have proven to be the extra support teacher candidates need to pass their challenging tests for licensure. Our comprehensive test preps are teacher-recommended and written by experts in the field.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

ARE YOU READY TO TEACH IN NEW YORK? THEN USE THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE ON THE MARKET TODAY.

NYSTCE LAST - Liberal Arts & Sciences Test (001)
and
ATS-W – Assessments of Teaching Skills-Written (090, 091)

The Most Complete Subject Reviews
Everything you need to know for the NYSTCE Liberal Arts & Sciences Test (LAST) and the Elementary and Secondary Assessments of Teaching Skills-Written (ATS-W), prepared by specialists in teacher education. Comprehensive review chapters cover all the subjects and skills tested on the exams.

The Best Practice Exams Available
3 full-length practice exams based on the official NYSTCE tests– balanced to include every topic and type of question you can expect on the actual NYSTCE LAST and ATS-W exams.

Total Explanations of Questions & Answers
Each practice exam comes with detailed feedback on every question. We don’t just say which answers are right – but explain why the others are wrong, so you’ll be prepared on test day!

Proven Test Prep Methods
REA’s focused NYSTCE content and practical advice have helped millions succeed on their exams. With our step-by-step plan, you can score high on the NYSTCE and get certified to teach in New York!

Federal Guidelines for NCLB Compliance
You can expect that candidates with NCLB-compliant credentials will enjoy preferential status in hiring. This means you need to pass the NYSTCE. Maximize your exam performance and master the NYSTCE with the unrivaled certification expertise that only REA can offer.

Get the World’s Most Advanced NYSTCE Software
REA’s NYSTCE TestWare combines a realistic test environment with the most powerful scoring analysis and diagnostic tools available. With every practice test you take, you’ll gain knowledge and confidence for the real exam. Automatic scoring and instant reports help you zero in on the topics and types of questions that give you trouble now, so you’ll succeed on the NYSTCE!

About the Author:

Gail Rae, M.A.
Department of English
McKee Technical High School
Staten Island, NY

Ann Jenson-Wilson
Department of English
Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX

Bernadette Brick
Department of English
University of Rochester
Rochester, NY

Brian Walsh
Department of English
Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJ

About this edition

• Publisher: Research & Education Association
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 0738609978
• ISBN 13: 9780738609973
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 504