Praxis PPST w/ CD (REA)-The Best Test Prep for Pre-Professional Skills Test » (Includes CD-ROM)

REA's all-new PPST test prep plus exam software helps you master the Praxis and get into the classroom! In-depth reviews cover all tested areas including reading comprehension, math, and writing. Features 4 practice exams for the PPST. Practice exam questions are explained in detail to provide greater understanding of the exam. Follow up your study with REA's test-taking strategies, powerhouse drills, and schedule guidelines that get you ready for test day.

CONTENTS CHAPTER 1
  Passing the PPST
  About this Book and TESTware®
  About Our Practice Exams
  About the Test
  How to Use this Book
  Format of the PPST
  About the Review Sections
  Scoring Your Practice Tests
  Reading Test Conversion Table
  Mathematics Test Conversion Table
  Writing Test Conversion Table
  Studying for the PPST
  Test-Taking Tips
  The Day of the Test CHAPTER 2
  Reading Comprehension Review
    The Passages
    The Questions
 
  Strategies For the Reading Section

  A Four-Step Approach
    Step 1: Preview
    Step 2: Read Actively
    Step 3: Review the Passage
    Step 4: Answer the Question

  Vocabulary Enhancer
    Similar Forms and Sounds
    Multiple Meanings
    Connotation and Denotation

  Vocabulary Builder
    Knowing Your Word Parts
    Figures of Speech
    Reading Drills Answer Key CHAPTER 3
  Basic Math Skills Review

  Reference Table

  Arithmetic
    Integers and Real Numbers
    Fractions
    Decimals
    Percentages
    Radicals
    Exponents
    Mean, Median, and Mode
    Arithmetic Drills Answer Key

  Algebra
    Operations With Polynomials
    Factoring Algebraic Expressions
    Equations
    Linear Equations
    Two Linear Equations
    Quadratic Equations
    Absolute Value Equations
    Inequalities
    Ratios and Proportions
    Algebra Drills Answer Key

  Geometry
    Points, Lines, and Angles
    Polygons
    Triangles
    Quadrilaterals
    Circles Solids
    Coordinate Geometry
    Geometry Drills Answer Key

  Word Problems
    Algebraic
    Rate
    Work
    Mixture
    Interest
    Discount
    Profit
    Sets
    Geometry
    Measurement
    Data Interpretation
    Word Problem Drills Answer Key CHAPTER 4
  Writing Skills Review

  Word Choice Skills

  Sentence Structure Skills
    Verbs
    Pronouns
    Adjectives and Adverbs
    Punctuation
    Capitalization
    Spelling

  Essay Writing Review
    Pre-Writing / Planning
    Writing Your Essay
    Effective Use of Language
    Proofreading
    Writing Section Drills Answer Key PRACTICE TESTS
  Practice PPST I
    Section I: Reading Comprehension
    Section II: Mathematics
    Section III: Writing
    Answer Key
    Detailed Explanations of Answers

  Practice PPST II
    Section I: Reading Comprehension
    Section II: Mathematics
    Section III: Writing Answer Key
    Detailed Explanations of Answers

  Practice PPST III
    Section I: Reading Comprehension
    Section II: Mathematics
    Section III: Writing
    Answer Key
    Detailed Explanations of Answers

  Practice PPST IV
    Section I: Reading Comprehension
    Section II: Mathematics
    Section III: Writing
    Answer Key
    Detailed Explanations of Answers

  Answer Sheets
  Installing REAs TESTware®
  Using REAs TESTware®