The Best Teachers' Test Preparation for the MTEL Communication and Literacy Skills Test (Field 01)
by Rae, GailEdition: 7th
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2009-09-23
Publisher(s): Research & Education Assn
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Summary
Get Licensed and Get Teaching! MTEL Communication & Literacy Test Prep Puts Teachers in a Class of Their Own! New! Seventh Edition! Nationwide, more than 5 million teachers will be needed over the next decade, and all must take appropriate tests to be licensed. REA gets you ready for your teaching career with our outstanding library of Teacher Certification test preps! REA's new test prep for the MTEL (Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure) Communication & Literary Skills Test (Field 01) wasdesigned for prospective educators seeking a Massachusetts teaching license. Teacher candidates typically take the MTEL as they are nearing completion of, or have completed, their undergraduate work. This new edition is fully aligned with the standards of the Massachusetts Department of Education and is based on the most recent (2009-2010) test specifications. The book contains in-depth reviews of all the topics covered on the Reading and Writing portions of the exam, including: Vocabulary Reading skills Written mechanics Grammar Chapter drills with detailed explanations of answers reinforce the specific skills and abilities needed for the test. Three full-length practice exams feature every type of question, subject area, and skill tested on the MTEL exam. Our practice tests replicate the multiple-choice and open-ended portions of the official exam, allowing you to assess your skills and gauge your test-readiness. Comes complete with test-taking tips and a study schedule that builds confidence and gets you ready for the exam! If you're training to become a Massachusetts teacher, this test prep will take you to the head of the class! REA books and software have proven to be the extra support teacher candidates need to pass their challenging test for licensure. Our comprehensive test preps are teacher-recommended and written by educators who have mastered the test and the related program of study.
Table of Contents
| Passing The Communication And Literacy Skills Test | |
| About the Test | |
| Studying for the Communication and Literacy Skills Test | |
| How to Use this Book | |
| About the Practice Tests | |
| Communication and Literacy Skills Test Study Schedule | |
| Test-Taking Tips | |
| The Day of the Test | |
| Reading Subtest Review | |
| Vocabulary Review | |
| Similar Forms and Sounds | |
| Multiple Meanings | |
| Connotation and Denotation | |
| Vocabulary Builder | |
| Reading Review | |
| Understanding the Meanings of Words and Phrases Through Context Clues | |
| Purpose, Audience, and Point of View | |
| Evaluating an Argument in Written Material | |
| Scanning for Basic Features | |
| Evidence | |
| Cause and Effect | |
| Ideas in Opposition | |
| Logic | |
| Strategies for Critical Reading of Passages | |
| Interpretation of Graphic Information Questions | |
| Writing Subtest Review | |
| Written Mechanics | |
| Sentence Order and Sequence of Ideas in a Paragraph | |
| Transitions | |
| Grammar and Usage | |
| Word Choice Skills | |
| Sentence Structure Skills | |
| Effective Use of Negatives in a Sentence | |
| Verbs | |
| Subject-Verb Agreement | |
| Wrong or Missing Prepositions | |
| Pronouns | |
| Adjectives and Adverbs | |
| Punctuation | |
| Capitalization | |
| Spelling | |
| Common Errors in the Use of Homonyms | |
| Written Composition | |
| Pre-Writing/Planning | |
| Writing Your Essay | |
| Proofreading | |
| Revising | |
| Editing | |
| Practice Test 1 | |
| Reading Subtest | |
| Writing Subtest | |
| Detailed Explanations of Answers | |
| Practice Test 2 | |
| Reading Subtest | |
| Writing Subtest | |
| Detailed Explanations of Answers | |
| Practice Test 3 | |
| Reading Subtest | |
| Writing Subtest | |
| Detailed Explanations of Answers | |
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Excerpts
Passing the MTEL Communication and Literacy Skills Test
If you’re a teacher candidate in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, this REA test preparation book is designed expressly with you and your needs in mind. This book will help you pass the latest version of the MTEL Communication and Literacy Skills Test (Field 01), effective after September 1,
2009. It is composed of two subtests: reading and writing. Our book provides targeted review material for both subtests, along with three full-length practice tests. These practice tests contain the very types of questions you can expect to encounter on the actual MTEL exam. Following each of our model tests, you will find an answer key with detailed explanations designed to help you
master the test material.
If you’re a teacher candidate in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, this REA test preparation book is designed expressly with you and your needs in mind. This book will help you pass the latest version of the MTEL Communication and Literacy Skills Test (Field 01), effective after September 1,
2009. It is composed of two subtests: reading and writing. Our book provides targeted review material for both subtests, along with three full-length practice tests. These practice tests contain the very types of questions you can expect to encounter on the actual MTEL exam. Following each of our model tests, you will find an answer key with detailed explanations designed to help you
master the test material.
ABOUT THE TEST
Who takes the test and what is it used for?
The Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure must be taken by individuals seeking certification to teach in Massachusetts. Prospective teachers are required to take and pass two tests: a two-part test in communication and literacy skills and an additional test in the subject of the candidate’s chosen
area of certification.
Who administers the test?
The Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure are administered by the Massachusetts Department of Education and Pearson Education, Inc. A comprehensive test development process was designed and implemented specifically to ensure that the content and difficulty level of the exam is appropriate.
When and where is the test given?
The MTEL Communication and Literacy Skills Test is administered 10 times a year at various locations across the state. Specific information regarding test sites will be given upon registration for the tests. To receive information on upcoming test dates and locations, you may wish to contact
the test administrator as follows:
Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure
Evaluation Systems, Pearson
30 Gatehouse Road
P.O. Box 660
Amherst, MA 01004-9013
Telephone: (413) 256-2892 or (866) 565-4894
Fax: (413) 256-7077
Website:www.mtel.nesinc.com
Always monitor the website for the latest information and updates.
Is there a registration fee?
To take the Communication and Literacy Skills Test, you must pay a fee. A complete summary of the registration fees is included in your registration bulletin.
When will I receive my score report?
Your score report should arrive about five weeks after you take the test. No scoring information will be given via telephone or fax. Remember, the data on your score report will reflect your scaled score, not the number of questions you have answered correctly. All tests are reported on the same scale, and will not be compared to the score of any other examinees. You can view unofficial test results on the MTEL website at 5:00 p.m. on the score report days.
Your score report should arrive about five weeks after you take the test. No scoring information will be given via telephone or fax. Remember, the data on your score report will reflect your scaled score, not the number of questions you have answered correctly. All tests are reported on the same scale, and will not be compared to the score of any other examinees. You can view unofficial test results on the MTEL website at 5:00 p.m. on the score report days.
To receive a passing score on the Communication and Literacy Skills Test, you must attain a qualifying score on both the reading and writing subtests. If you do not pass one or both of the subtests, you will be able to register again for the necessary section(s).
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