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Diane E. Kern, Ph.D., is Assistant Professor of Education at the University of Rhode Island and a member of the School of Education's committee on licensure tests.

Your guide to a higher score on the Praxis II: Principles of Learning and Teaching Tests

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About the contents:

Introduction

• Suggestions for using this guide, along with answers to frequently asked questions about the test

Part I: Diagnostic Preview Tests

• Sample tests with answers and explanations for each of the 4 PLT tests: Early Childhood, Grades K-6, Grades 5-9, and Grades 7-12

Part II: Preparing for the Format of the PLT

• Strategies and tips for answering constructed-response questions and multiple-choice questions

Part III: Preparing for the Content of the PLT

• Students as learners

• Instruction and assessment strategies

• Communication techniques

• Teacher professionalism

Part IV: 8 Full-Length Practice Tests with Answers and Explanations

• 2 full-length practice tests for each of the 4 PLT tests

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Introduction.

Getting Started.

Format of the Test.

Content of the Test.

Frequently Asked Questions.

Suggestions for Using This Study Guide.

Part I: Diagnostic Preview Tests .

Part II: Preparing for the Format of the PLT.

Part III: Preparing for the Content of the PLT.

Part IV: Full-Length Practice Tests.

Part V: Closing Thoughts.

PART I: DIAGNOSTIC PREVIEW TESTS.

Early Childhood Preview Test.

PART II: PREPARING FOR THE FORMAT OF THE PLT.

Constructed-Response Questions .

How to Approach the Constructed-Response Questions.

PART III: PREPARING FOR THE CONTENT OF THE PLT.

Students as Learners.

Student Development and the Learning Process.

Theorists and Theories to Know.

Terms to Know.

Theorists and Theories to Know.

Legislation to Know.

Theorists and Theories to Know.

PART IV: FULL-LENGTH PRACTICE TESTS.

PLT Early Childhood Practice Tests.

PART V: CLOSING THOUGHTS.

Final Tips and a Study Planning Guide.

Final Tips.

Registration.

Studying.

Test Day.

Study Planning Guide.