Preparation Manuals and Free Review Resources
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Preparation Manuals & Study Guides:
Preparation manuals and study guides for TExES, ExCET, TOPT, and TASC tests are available online and for sale at www.texes.ets.org.
A study guide for the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences certification exam is available at http://www.sbec.state.tx.us/SBECOnline/standtest/AAFCSStudyGuide.pdf
A website for students taking EC-12 PPR or pursuing science and math certification: http://pact.tarleton.edu/tcert/
Other Web Resources:
www.sbec.state.tx.us - For Educator Standards and Test Framework
www.tea.state.tx.us/teks - For Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
Some students have found it helpful to take the online practice TAKS (Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills) tests on the TEA website: http://www.tea.state.tx.us/student.assessment/resources/release/taks/index.html
These practice tests, designed to help prepare public school students for the TAKS tests, track the TEKS, which are the basis for the TExES certification tests. Below are test suggestions for specific areas.
EC-6 Generalist:
- Take the 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade READING, and MATH tests
- Take the 5th grade SCIENCE test
- Take the 8th grade READING, MATH, and SOCIAL STUDIES tests
4-8 Generalist:
- Take the 4th, 5th, 6th, and 7th grade READING and MATH tests
- Take the 5th grade SCIENCE test
- Take the 8th grade READING, MATH, and SOCIAL STUDIES tests
4-8 Content Area:
- Take the 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th grade tests for your content area
8-12 Content Area:
- Take the 8th, 9th, 10th, and 11th grade tests for your content area
- Take the End of Course for your content area
COMMERCIAL RESOURCES
[NOTICE: Listing of these materials and programs does not imply any endorsement by the SFASU James I. Perkins College of Education. SFASU makes no guarantees, stated or implied, about the quality of the help you will get nor the effects on your scores. No SFASU student is required to use any of these materials or programs. The list is provided as a service to students who might want additional help.]
Books and Study Kits:
The following items are available at most university bookstores, as well as some commercial bookstores like Barnes & Noble, Hastings, Waldenbooks, etc.. Most are also available online from vendors such as Amazon.com.
- Becoming an EC-6 Teacher in Texas - A Course of Study for the Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities (PPR) TExES. (2003) edited by Janice L. Nath and Myrna D. Cohen. Wadsworth/Thomson Learning, 10 Davis Drive, Belmont, CA 94002-3098. [can be ordered from Amazon]
- Becoming a Middle School or High School Teacher in Texas - A Course of Study for the Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities (PPR) TExES. (2005) edited by Janice L. Nath and Myrna D. Cohen. Wadsworth/Thomson Learning, 10 Davis Drive, Belmont, CA 94002-3098. [can be ordered from Amazon]
- The Best Test Preparation for the TExES PPR - Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities Tests for EC-6, 4-8, 8-12, and EC-12. (2005) by Research & Education Association, 61 Ethel Road West, Piscataway, New Jersey 08854. Visit their website at www.rea.com Includes CD with timed tests and automatic scoring. [can be ordered from Amazon]
- Cracking the TExES. (2005) Princeton Review Publishing, LLC, 2315 Broadway, New York, NY 10024. www.PrincetonReview.com Includes full-length practice tests and detailed explanations for answers. [can be ordered from Amazon]
- How to Prepare for the TExES - Texas Examinations of Educator Standards. (2004) Barron's Educational Services, Inc., 250 Wireless Boulevard, Hauppauge, NY 11788. www.barronseduc.com [can be ordered from Amazon]
- Passing the Principal ExCET Exam: Keys to Certification & School Leadership. (2002) by Elaine Wilmore. Corwin Press, Inc., A Sage Publications Company, 2455 Teller Road, Thousand Oaks, CA. 91320. E-Mail to order@corwinpress.com [can be ordered from Amazon]
- Pass the TExES - For Texas Teachers. Ed Publishing & Consulting. P.O. Box 2283, Wylie, TX 75098. Call (972-578-1922 or 817-996-0167, or visit their website at www.passthetexes.com Preparation manuals for PPR and content area tests. Includes CD with interactive PowerPoint Study Module. [can be ordered from Amazon]
- Study the TExES in a Meaningful Way. (2005) J & L Education Consultants, San Antonio, TX. www.tcpea.net Includes discussion of competencies, test taking strategies, and exam preparation.
- Study Manuals and Practice Question Manuals for Educators, by ExCET Study Sessions, LLC, P. O. Box 10962, Midland, TX 79702. www.texesstudy.com .
- "The TExES Master" by Art Williams, P. O. Box 930, Groves, TX 77619, (409) 962-3100, or visit their web site at www.texes.net Includes video, study cards, booklet,
- TExES - Texas Examination of Educator Standards. (2004) Kaplan Publishing. 1230 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10020. www.kaptest.com Includes full-length practice tests, personalized diagnostic test, and detailed explanations for answers. [can be ordered from Amazon]
- The Ultimate Guide to the EC-6 Generalist TExES. (2005) Ultimate Guide, P.O. Box 700170, San Antonio, TX 78270. www.ultimatetexesguide.com Includes discussion of competencies, diagnostic self-test, and explanation of answers.
- TExES Review Study Guide foe Technology Applications 8-12 (2005) at Region 4 Educated Solutions. http://tinyurl.com/yqdnc3, or call 713-744-6302 or 800-992-9397
Review Sessions and Seminars
- Pass the TExES, a company providing seminars on Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities; Special Education; Human Development and Family Studies; Hospitality, Nutrition and Food Science; and School Counselor. Call (972-429-1922 or 817-996-0167, or visit their website at www.passthetexes.com for information on session dates and locations.
- TExES Reviews, a company providing review sessions on specific subjects to those preparing for the TExES or ExCET. Call (888) 918-1411, or (512) 918-1411, or visit their web site at www.TEXESREVIEWS.com for information on session dates and locations.
- SFASU Perkins College of Education Review Sessions. The Perkins College of Education provides comprehensive review sessions for some tests (usually PPR and Principal) before some test dates. Check our schedule of reviews for dates and times.