CSET: Multiple Subjects (Cliffs Test Prep)

✍ Scribed by Jerry, Ph.D. Bobrow, Stephen Fisher

• Year: 2003
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 562
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

The CliffsTestPrep series offers full-length practice exams that simulate the real tests; proven test-taking strategies to increase your chances at doing well; and thorough review exercises to help fill in any knowledge gaps. CliffsTestPrep CSET can help you prepare for the California Subject Examination Test: Multiple Subjects. The Commission on Teacher Credentialing uses the CSET to evaluate subject matter competence for instructors seeking the Multiple Subject Teaching Credential. Inside this test prep tool, you'll find Full-length practice tests with answers and in-depth explanations Analysis of exam areas and question types with emphasis on suggested approaches and samples Intensive review of subjects using outlines, glossaries, and diagnostic tests Introduction to the format and scoring of the exam, overall strategies for answering multiple-choice questions, and questions commonly asked about the CSET Some test-taking tips and reminders to put candidates on the right track This book will help you understand the types of questions that will test your knowledge in seven general areas, including Visual and Performing Arts. You can get ready to show what you know in topics such as Sentence structure, preferred usage, and conventional forms of spelling, capitalization, and punctuation in written English United States and California history of early exploration through modern-day economic, political, and cultural development The fundamentals of mathematics with focus on prime numbers, factors, integers, ratio, area, volume, perpendicular, and more Primary scientific concepts, principles, and interrelationships in the context of real-life problems and significant science phenomena and issues Concepts of biomechanics that affect movement and the critical elements of basic movement skills Social development of children and young adolescents, including persons with special needs Components of dance, music, theatre, and visuals arts education With guidance from the CliffsTestPrep series, you'll feel at home in any standardized-test environment! (For additional help, be sure to visit the Test Prep Think Tank for free online resources.)

✦ Table of Contents

CliffsTestPrep CSET: Multiple Subjects......Page 3
Table of Contents......Page 5
Part IV: Final Preparation and Sources......Page 15
Study Guide Checklist......Page 17
General Description......Page 19
Questions Commonly Asked About the CSET......Page 20
Taking the CSET: Multiple Subjects — Positive Systematic Approach......Page 22
Strategies for the Short Constructed-Response Questions......Page 24
Analyzing a Question and Two Responses......Page 26
Reviewing the Strategies......Page 27
CSET: Multiple Subjects Practice Evaluation Form for Short Constructed Responses......Page 28
Part I: Analysis of Exam Areas......Page 29
Content......Page 31
Sample Questions and Strategies for the Multiple-Choice Section......Page 34
Sample Questions and Strategies for the Short Constructed-Response Questions......Page 42
Part I: Content Domains for Subject Matter Understanding and Skill in History and Social Science......Page 49
Sample Questions and Strategies for the Multiple-Choice Section......Page 51
Sample Questions and Strategies for the Short Constructed-Response Questions......Page 61
Part I: Content Domains for Subject Matter Understanding and Skill in Mathematics......Page 67
Using the Calculator You’re Given......Page 69
Sample Questions and Strategies for the Multiple-Choice Section......Page 70
Part II: Subject Matter Skills and Abilities Applicable to the Content Domains in Mathematics......Page 90
Sample Questions and Strategies for the Short Constructed-Response Questions......Page 91
Part I: Content Domains for Subject Matter Understanding and Skill in Science......Page 99
Sample Questions and Strategies for the Multiple-Choice Section......Page 102
Part II: Subject Matter Skills and Abilities Applicable to the Content Domains in Science......Page 113
Sample Questions and Strategies for the Short Constructed-Response Questions......Page 114
Part I: Content Domains for Subject Matter Understanding and Skill in Physical Education......Page 121
Sample Questions and Strategies for the Multiple-Choice Section......Page 122
Part II: Subject Matter Skills and Abilities Applicable to the Content Domains in Physical Education......Page 128
Sample Questions and Strategies for the Short Constructed-Response Questions......Page 129
Part I: Content Domains for Subject Matter Understanding and Skill in Human Development......Page 133
Sample Questions and Strategies for the Multiple-Choice Section......Page 134
Part II: Subject Matter Skills and Abilities Applicable to the Content Domains in Human Development......Page 138
Sample Questions and Strategies for Short Constructed-Response Questions......Page 139
Part I: Content Domains for Subject Matter Understanding and Skill in Visual and Performing Arts......Page 143
Sample Questions and Strategies for the Multiple-Choice Section......Page 144
Sample Questions and Strategies for the Short Constructed-Response Questions......Page 152
Charts and Tables......Page 159
Graphs......Page 161
Maps......Page 169
Cartoons......Page 172
Diagrams......Page 173
Part II: Review of Exam Areas......Page 177
Reading Key Terms and Concepts......Page 179
Language Development......Page 180
Other Important Terms and Concepts......Page 181
Selective Review of Grammar and Usage......Page 182
Analyzing Poetry and Prose......Page 191
Literature Key Terms and Concepts......Page 193
U. S. History......Page 197
World History......Page 201
California History......Page 215
California Geography......Page 221
Political Science — Government......Page 224
Behavioral Sciences......Page 226
Economics......Page 228
Global Geography......Page 230
Symbols, Terminology, Formulas, and General Mathematical Information......Page 233
Arithmetic Diagnostic Test......Page 239
Arithmetic Review......Page 241
Algebra Diagnostic Test......Page 253
Algebra Review......Page 255
Evaluating Expressions......Page 256
Geometry Diagnostic Test......Page 265
Geometry Review......Page 270
Basic Coordinate Geometry Review......Page 283
Biology......Page 291
Geology and Meteorology......Page 303
Chemistry......Page 311
Physics......Page 319
Astronomy......Page 325
Subtest III: Physical Education Review......Page 331
Curriculum Objectives by Grade......Page 336
Subtest III: Human Development Review......Page 345
Domain 1: Cognitive Development......Page 346
Domain 2.1: Social Development......Page 356
Domain 2.2: Physical Development......Page 362
Domain 3: Influences on Development......Page 363
Music......Page 365
Visual Arts......Page 370
Dance......Page 375
Drama......Page 378
Part III: Two Full-Length Practice Tests......Page 385
Answer Sheet for Practice Test I......Page 387
Subtest I: Reading, Language, and Literature Multiple Choice......Page 389
Subtest I: History and Social Science Multiple Choice......Page 393
Subtest I: Reading, Language, and Literature Short Constructed Responses......Page 398
Subtest I: History and Social Science Short Constructed Responses......Page 402
Subtest II: Science Multiple Choice......Page 406
Subtest II: Mathematics Multiple Choice......Page 412
Subtest II: Science Short Constructed Responses......Page 418
Subtest II: Mathematics Short Constructed Responses......Page 422
Subtest III: Physical Education Multiple Choice......Page 426
Subtest III: Human Development Multiple Choice......Page 429
Subtest III: Visual and Performing Arts Multiple Choice......Page 431
Subtest III: Physical Education Short Constructed Response......Page 433
Subtest III: Human Development Short Constructed Response......Page 435
Subtest III: Visual and Performing Arts Short Constructed Response......Page 437
ANSWER KEY and CHARTS FOR PRACTICE TEST I......Page 439
Analyzing Your Test Results......Page 440
Subtest I: Reading, Language, and Literature Multiple Choice......Page 442
Subtest I: History and Social Science Multiple Choice......Page 444
Subtest I: Reading, Language, and Literature Short Constructed Responses......Page 447
Subtest I: History and Social Science Short Constructed Responses......Page 448
Subtest II: Science Multiple Choice......Page 449
Subtest II: Mathematics Multiple Choice......Page 452
Science Short Constructed Responses......Page 456
Subtest II: Mathematics Short Constructed Responses......Page 458
Subtest III: Physical Education Multiple Choice......Page 460
Subtest III: Human Development Multiple Choice......Page 462
Subtest III: Visual and Performing Arts Multiple Choice......Page 463
Subtest III: Human Development Short Constructed Response......Page 464
Subtest III: Visual and Performing Arts Short Constructed Response......Page 465
Answer Sheet for Practice Test II......Page 467
Subtest I: Reading, Language, and Literature Multiple Choice......Page 469
Subtest I: History and Social Science Multiple Choice......Page 473
Subtest I: Reading, Language, and Literature Short Constructed Responses......Page 478
Subtest I: History and Social Science Short Constructed Responses......Page 482
Subtest II: Science Multiple Choice......Page 486
Subtest II: Mathematics Multiple Choice......Page 491
Subtest II: Science Short Constructed Responses......Page 496
Subtest II: Mathematics Short Constructed Responses......Page 500
Subtest III: Physical Education Multiple Choice......Page 504
Subtest III: Human Development Multiple Choice......Page 507
Subtest III: Visual and Performing Arts Multiple Choice......Page 509
Subtest III: Physical Education Short Constructed Response......Page 511
Subtest III: Human Development Short Constructed Response......Page 513
Subtest III: Visual and Performing Arts Short Constructed Response......Page 515
Answer Key for Practice Test II......Page 517
Analyzing Your Test Results......Page 518
Subtest I: Reading, Language, and Literature Multiple Choice......Page 520
Subtest I: History and Social Science Multiple Choice......Page 522
Subtest I: Reading, Language, and Literature Short Constructed Responses......Page 525
Subtest I: History and Social Science Short Constructed Responses......Page 526
Subtest II: Science Multiple Choice......Page 527
Subtest II: Mathematics Multiple Choice......Page 530
Subtest II: Science Short Constructed Responses......Page 534
Subtest II: Mathematics Short Constructed Responses......Page 536
Subtest III: Physical Education Multiple Choice......Page 537
Subtest III: Human Development Multiple Choice......Page 539
Subtest III: Visual and Performing Arts Multiple Choice......Page 541
Subtest III: Human Development Short Constructed Response......Page 542
Subtest III: Visual and Performing Arts Short Constructed Response......Page 543
Part IV: Final Preparation and Sources......Page 545
The Final Touches......Page 547
Sources......Page 549