The best Teaching for Tests books: Reddit reviews

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I used the REA test prep book for it and did quite well. I found mine at Barnes and Noble, though you can find it on amazon too Praxis 5081 Prep (isbn-13: 978-0-7386-1206-5). $35 and it comes with access to 2 online practice exams; you take one right away to help figure out what you need to study most then again after studying to make sure you're good. The book covers each content area that you'll be tested on and provides tips for studying and taking the exam.

Sure, one more thing, CliffsNotes is the best preparation book, specially its tips how to approach finding the best answer and the writing prompts.

https://www.amazon.com/CliffsNotes-CSET-Multiple-Subjects-4th/dp/0544651081

I used this book to study for the English CSETs: https://www.amazon.com/English-Subtests-Online-Teacher-Certification/dp/0738612022

Ive only taken subtest II so far and i passed so I’d say it prepared me well. It mostly goes over grammar, the history/development of the English language, and strategies to teach English

I bought the guide on Amazon. It’s not an exact match but it’s a very helpful study guide and it was great test prep.

CliffsNotes CSET Multiple Subjects 4th Edition https://www.amazon.com/dp/0544651081/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_fabt1_J9CSFbBQCVD05

https://www.amazon.com/CliffsNotes-Praxis-Mathematics-Content-Knowledge/dp/0544628268/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1536453143&sr=8-2&keywords=praxis+5161 try this. Go through Khan Academy on areas you're weak in for a quick refresher. There are plenty of youtube videos on specific problems in regards to praxis 5161. YOU CAN DO THIS! good luck!

I used REA's "CSET English Subtests I-IV" book to study for mine and passed all but Test 2 on my first try and passed test 2 on my second try so over all it worked well for me.

https://www.amazon.com/English-Subtests-Online-Teacher-Certification/dp/0738612022/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3U40QAYJV5Y02&keywords=cset+english&qid=1661983832&sprefix=cset+english%2Caps%2C126&sr=8-1

I used this cset book and it helped me a lot I passed all the tests on my first attempt. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0738612022/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/Exceptional-Student-Education-Teacher-Certification/dp/0738611433 here’s what I used, I really just hate to brush up quickly on everything but math, the math I got a tutor for like twice just to make sure I knew everything. It’s not too bad & sometimes this thing will be a requirement for UCF but not for the school you might be trying to actually work at (as was my case for working at UCP, check with you principal about that). You have to pass it either way. But I’d say a week or two of serious studying out of this book with get you good to go for testing day. Good luck.

Ah, good luck! I passed mine on my first try using this book: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0544651081/

Granted, I don't know if it's still applicable but the book was an "old edition" when I bought it and it worked out. It's a LOT of content, given the broad range of the test. I just sort of skimmed through the history section because I figured that part would be really daunting. Then I got caught up on math. English was already my major so I figured I'd be fine, but it turned out to be more in depth than I thought it would be. The art section, when I took it at least, was literally just "here is a painting, please analyze it" so being an English major, I went to town on that. There was a damn music section, which I was utterly unprepared for since they expected me to know how to read music. So stupid imo.

Anyway, I hope this resource helps. I gave my copy away after I passed, or I'd take pictures of the book's contents for you.

I used https://www.amazon.com/English-Subtests-Online-Teacher-Certification/dp/0738612022 and https://www.amazon.com/CliffsTestPrep-CSET-English-Emily-Hutchinson-ebook/dp/B00BOE1PPA/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=clifftest+prep+english+cset&qid=1623392004&sr=8-4 (found a pdf online)

I used this book to study: https://www.amazon.com/English-Subtests-Online-Teacher-Certification/dp/0738612022/ref=asc_df_0738612022/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312168414377&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=2141894603127212350&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvq...

And I used this one for the practice tests (i found a pdf online): https://www.amazon.com/CliffsTestPrep-CSET-English-Emily-Hutchinson/dp/0470139692

I still need to take the first multiple choice test and didn’t get my written portions scores back yet but I passed the other multiple choice with these. Good luck! I think the practice tests prepared me the most

I used the “Barron’s NYSTCE Practice Booklet! I used it in 2015 and it worked well for me for the Multi-Subject test. I found it to be more content than pedagogy based.

I found the book to be good review because even if I didn’t remember the kind of math then at least I knew what was coming.

CSET English Subtests I-IV Book + Online (CSET Teacher Certification Test Prep) https://www.amazon.com/dp/0738612022/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_ORhNFbJZXW20W

I used this test prep guide to help me with mine and I didn’t have to retake any of the sections. My best advice is to pace yourself appropriately and not try to do the entire thing in one day.

https://www.amazon.com/English-Subtests-Online-Teacher-Certification/dp/0738612022 this was the brand of the study book I used when I took the test a few years ago. I also passed the multiple choice portions of the test on my first try. It was the writing portions that I actually had to retake a few times.

this book

As everyone else said, if you have basic knowledge of all 5 of the topics you should be fine. I bought this one because I wanted a sample of the question format. Passed on my first try

I took this test last September - I had an agreement to earn for the school year. I ordered a book, studied as much as I possibly could, and went in for the test. My degree is in zoology and I have no background in teaching. With enough studying, I passed my first try. PM me with any other questions.

This is the book I studied from

I'm not sure what kind of set up Indiana has, I'm in Florida, but I suggest maybe getting the materials for the ESE teachers to help with the questions. The only thing I found when searching amazon was this: https://www.amazon.com/CliffsTestPrep-Praxis-Education-Exceptional-CliffsNotes/dp/0470238445/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1467333983&sr=8-2&keywords=indiana+teacher+certification

I used the cliff notes of both books. What I enjoyed most about them was the practice tests and questions. I really think they were responsible for passing the tests on the first try. For my CSET I took them everywhere with me whole 3 weeks, and took every practice test. my favorite was the disk of extra online tests! For the RICA, I just read it like a textbook for 2 weeks at the gym, and went for it. But for the RICA I think what was most helpful was field experience. I found almost everything I wrote about came from what I learned in the classroom.
RICA Book

CSET Book

This is the one I used but I definitely didn't spend as much as it's going for now:http://www.amazon.com/Kaplan-CSET-California-Examinations-Examination/dp/1419550292

I would looked in the used section on amazon. I'd even mail mine to you but I already gave it to someone else.