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C Roebuck Reed is a freelance writer and documentary filmmaker. She has taught CSET prep courses in the Los Angeles area since the test's inception.

Lee Wherry Brainerd has been a teacher, editor, and textbook writer for over 35 years. Lee has taught English as a Foreign Language to K-12 students and was an adult educator with the National Education Center for over 10 years. She has written or contributed to over 40 textbooks and test prep books.

Rodney Lee has taught fourth and fifth grades at Ivanhoe Elementary (LA Unified School District) for over ten years and has been an instructor for MSAT and CSET prep courses for over three years.

This guide includes:

• 1 full-length practice test
• Detailed explanations for every answer
• Addtional, test-length practice test for each subtest
• In-depth content review for all subtest topics, including:

• Reading, Language, and Literature
• History and Social Science
• Science and Mathematics
• Physical Education, Human Development, and Visual Performing Arts

Introduction

The Kaplan Method

Subtest 1 Demystified

Subtest 2 Demystified

Subtest 3 Demystified

Scoring the CSET

CSET Registration

CSET Test Dates for 2005

PART ONE: SUBTEST 1

About Subtest 1

Chapter 1: Reading, Language, and Literature

The Big Picture

The Kaplan Method

Language and Linguistics

Non-written and Written Communication

Texts

Analysis of Texts

Practice Set

Answer Key

Answers and Explanations

Chapter 2: History and Social Science

The Big Picture

The Kaplan Method

World History

United States History

California History

Practice Set

Answer Key

Answers and Explanations

PART TWO: SUBTEST 2

About Subtest 2

Chapter 3: Science

The Big Picture

The Kaplan Method

Physical Science

Life Science

Earth and Space Science

Scientific Tools and Methods

Practice Set

Answer Key

Answers and Explanations

Chapter 4: Mathematics

The Big Picture

The Kaplan Method

Number Sense: Numbers, Relationships among Numbers, and Number Systems

Algebra and Functions

Measurement and Geometry

Statistics, Data Analysis, and Probability

Tips for Constructed-response Questions in Mathematics

Practice Set

Answer Key

Answers and Explanations

PART THREE: SUBTEST 3

About Subtest 3

Chapter 5: Physical Education

The Big Picture

The Kaplan Method

Movement Skills and Knowledge

Physical Growth, Personal Development, and Self Image

Social Development

Practice Set

Answer Key

Answers and Explanations

Chapter 6: Human Development from Birth through Adolescence

The Big Picture

The Kaplan Method

CognitiveDevelopment

Social and Physical Development

Influences on Development

Practice Set

Answer Key

Answers and Explanations

Chapter 7: Visual and Performing Arts

The Big Picture

The Kaplan Method

Dance

Music

Theater

Visual Arts

Practice Set

Answer Key

Answers and Explanations

PART FOUR: TEST-TAKING SKILLS

Chapter 8: Meeting the Test

Your Study Plan

The Week of the Exam

PART FIVE: CSET PRACTICE TEST

Chapter 9: Subtest 1 Practice Test

Chapter 10: Subtest 1 Answers and Explanations

Chapter 11: Subtest 2 Practice Test

Chapter 12: Subtest 2 Answers and Explanations

Chapter 13: Subtest 3 Practice Test

Chapter 14: Subtest 3 Answers and Explanations