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MTTC (REA) - Best Teachers' Prep for the Michigan Test for Teachers » (First)

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Authors: The Staff of REA
ISBN-13: 9780738600574, ISBN-10: 0738600571
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Research & Education Association
Date Published: August 2005
Edition: First

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Author Biography: The Staff of REA

Book Synopsis

 
REA … Real review, Real practice, Real results.
 
Take your teaching career to the head of the class.
MTTC
For Michigan Licensure
 
Are you prepared to excel on the MTTC? 
* Get to know the test, how it is scored, and much more.
* Set up a study schedule by following our flexible, results-driven timeline
* Take one of the practice tests to discover what you know and what you should know
* Use REA's advice to ready yourself for proper study and success
 
Sharpen your knowledge and skills
* The book's comprehensive review covers the Elementary Education test & Basic Skills test, including Language Arts, Writing, Mathematics, Science, the Arts, Physical Education, and more
* Lessons reinforce necessary skills
* Key tutorials enhance specific abilities needed on the test
* Targeted drills increase comprehension and help organize study
 
Practice for real
* Create the closest experience to test-day conditions with two full-length practice tests
* Chart your progress with full and detailed explanations of all answers
* Boost confidence with test-taking strategies and experienced advice
 
Get to the head of the class!  Get certified!
 
REA books have proven to be the extra support teacher candidates need to pass their challenging test for state licensure. Our comprehensive study guides are teacher-recommended and written by educators who have mastered the course and the test.
 
 

Table of Contents

About the Authorsii
About REAix
Acknowledgmentsix
Introductionx
Study Schedulexv
Basic Skills Review
Chapter 1Reading3
IStrategies for the Reading Section6
IIA Four-Step Approach7
Practice Test31
Answer Sheet38
Detailed Explanations of Answers39
Chapter 2Writing43
IStrategies for the Essay45
IIRecognizing Effective Writing46
IIIWriting Your Essay48
IVPolishing and Editing Your Essay54
Practice Writing Sample54
Chapter 3Mathematics61
IFundamental Mathematics61
IIAlgebraic Graphing, Equations, and Operations66
IIIGeometry and Reasoning75
Practice Test81
Answer Sheet98
Detailed Explanations of Answers99
Elementary Education Review
Chapter 4Language Arts115
The Development of Reading Competence116
Vocabulary Skills118
Reading Comprehension120
Genre122
Writing Process125
Listening and Speaking Processes127
Understanding Study & Research Skills and Strategies128
Chapter 5Mathematics131
Approaches to Interpret and Solve131
Mathematical Terminology, Symbols, and Representations134
Whole Numbers, Number Theory, and Numeration136
Rational Numbers, Fraction, Decimal, Ratio, and Percent Interpretations137
Algebraic Concepts and Methods139
Principles, Concepts, and Procedures Related to Measurement141
Principles and Properties of Geometry143
Concepts and Skills Related to Statistics and Probability146
Formal and Informal Mathematical Reasoning Processes147
Calculators and Computers147
Chapter 6Social Studies149
Democratic Principles and Practices and the Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship149
Cultural Diversity and Its Contemporary and Historical Role150
Global Interdependence and Social, Political, Economic, and Environmental Issues151
Major Geographic Concepts and Issues151
Major Historical Developments153
Basic Economic Concepts154
Structures, Functions, and Principles of Various Political Systems154
Locating, Organizing, and Interpreting Social Studies Information155
Chapter 7Science157
Introduction158
1Life Science159
2Physical Science162
3Earth Science167
4Scientific Investigations170
5Experimental Design172
6Collecting and Presenting Data173
7Interdisciplinary Science175
8Science, Technology, and Society176
Chapter 8The Arts179
Visual Arts180
Music186
Theatre190
Dance194
Chapter 9Health and Physical Education201
Personal Health201
Family and Community Health205
Physical Development and Other Skills206
Elementary Education Practice Tests
Language Arts215
Mathematics221
Social Studies229
Science237
The Arts245
Health and Physical Education253
Elementary Education Practice Test Answers
Answer Key259
Detailed Explanations
Language Arts261
Mathematics264
Social Studies270
Science272
Visual Arts276
Music277
Theatre278
Dance280
Health and Physical Education281
Index283
Test-Day Check List288

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