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Authors: The Staff of REA, Research & Education Association
ISBN-13: 9780738601502, ISBN-10: 0738601500
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Research & Education Association
Date Published: November 2005
Edition: (Non-applicable)

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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.
WEST-B
For Washington State Licensure
 
Are you prepared to excel on the WEST-B? 
* 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 the practice test 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 all state-defined areas including key educational concepts, subject areas, 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 a full-length practice test
* 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 and software 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 test and the related program of study.
 
 

 
 

Table of Contents

CONTENTS About REA Acknowledgments Introduction Study Schedule

Chapter 1: Reading Strategies for the Reading Section A Four-Step Approach

Chapter 2: Writing Multiple-Choice Items
  Sentence Structure
  Punctuation and Capitalization
  Pronouns
  Verbs
  Adjectives and Adverbs
  Word Choice
  Transitions and Coherence Constructed-Response Items
  Strategies for the Essays
  Recognizing Effective Writing Composing Your Essay: Using the Writing Process
  Polishing and Editing Your Essay

Chapter 3: Mathematics Basic Number Skills Probability and Data Analysis Algebraic Graphing, Equations, and Operations Geometry and Reasoning

PRACTICE TEST Reading Mathematics Writing practice test ANSWERS Answer Sheets Answer Key Reading Detailed Explanations Mathematics Detailed Explanations Writing Detailed Explanations Index Test-Day Checklist

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