CA CSET Math 7-12 (REA) - The Best Teachers' Test Prep for the Cset | 
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Publisher: Research & Education Association
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ISBN: 0738601802
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REA … Real review, Real practice, Real results. Take your teaching career to the head of the class. CSET MATHEMATICS GRADES 7-12 For California Licensure Are you prepared to excel on the CSET? * 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 one of the practice tests to discover what you know and what you should know for that test * Use REA's advice to ready yourself for proper study and success Sharpen your knowledge and skills * Book content covers all three mathematics subtests—both multiple-choice and constructed response questions. Fully aligned with California competency requirements for certification * 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 two full-length practice tests * 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.
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 One of the most current and best resource out there May 18, 2008
Gabriel E. Borlean (San Jose - Capital of Silicon Valley, California USA)
9 out of 9 found this review helpful
Recently I took the Algebra/Number Theory (domain I) CSET exam recently. I am applying to the Credentials and M.A. in Education progarm at UC Davis, and needed to take any of the 3 domains / modules.
Some people think they have to take all 3 domains (algebra, geometry, and calculus), but the only one required is the subject matter one intends to teach in. I decided to take the Algebra/Number Theory domain exam, thinking that this would take the least time to prepare. I actually procrastinate and read the review material for 5 hours in the morning before taking the exam. Actually, it turned out to be a good strategy, as it was a good warmup for harder problems, but I had the theory fresh in mind. I also found that using probability/statistics and calculus knowledge helped me solve some problems faster.
THE EXAM:
When taking the CSET (1 to 3 modules) one has 5 hours to complete the exam (they recommend answering/filling out all questions). Each module is made up of 30 multiple choice questions (A,B,C,D) that are quite challenging and time-consuming, and 4 constructed-response questions (where one has to show all the steps in the proof/solution work). I know at $70 the exam seems quite pricey, and one may feel tempted to do all 3 modules, but one has to consider also the time pressure and desired score.
WHY THIS BOOK:
First of all, this book is newly published (and very current with the latest exam objectives), very well organized, easy to use, comprehensive, and has practice exams and extras on CD.
IF YOU ARE TAKING MODULE 1 (Albegra + Number Theory):
I would recommend you do some difficult/challenging problems from other sources on these topics and understand the theory very well:
* Integers, Real numbers, Rational and Irrational, and their components. How to write proofs and use definitions.
* Review and know well your Complex numbers (eg, if given two different roots, realize that their conjugate is also a root)
* Polynomials, polynomials, polynomials (how theory/definitions apply, higher orders -5th, 7th, functions and their inverse graphs etc.)
* Quadratic functions, Absolute Values, Inequalities, and Vectors are a sure thing.
* Know how to find domains of various functions, and how to use composite functions.
* Logarithms, logarithms, and extensible logarithms.
* Matrices and Linear Equations will be thoroughly tested via a more than a couple of problems (know about matrix arithmetic rules, identity matrix, and especially how to work with invertible matrixes, and matrix multiplications).
ABOVE ALL, if you understand the theories and definitions, you can work out the problems with some time consumption, but if you think you can backward engineer the answers from the multiple choices on the exam you are in for a big surprise. This exam will test your patience and your math skills.
WHAT I WOULD DO DIFFERENTLY:
I spent 3 hours finishing up module 1. I realized that the multiple choice questions took me between 4 and 5 minutes, and I spent 15 min. per constructed-response question. I would spend 6 weeks as the author recommends to pace oneself, and take some sample exams under test conditions.
The only additional materials I would supplement this study-book with, are real practice CSET exams, and textbook problems that are more challenging and make one think on how the theory applies in real problems. Reviewing the theory the morning of the exam has helped me tremendously, but I felt the book lacked difficult sample problems, and also I found a few typos here and there (eg. page 18 wrong sign on a polynomial formula. This exam will test your patience and your math skills. I also plan on using this book as a reference for future graduate work. Good luck on your exams!!!
 Obfuscating + April 19, 2008
B. Solomon (Sierra Madre, CA United States)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
I have been tutoring pre-algebra and algebra for several years now, and decided to take Level 1 CSET/ Math test so I could teach Middle School math. A musician by training and K-12 homeschool teacher in my previous life, I know this math pretty well.
I have not worked the whole CSET/Math TP book, nor will I, but so far I have found the how-to-do-it explanations worse than any textbook I have tutored from, and that is saying a lot. Their explanation for finding slope barely touches on y = mx+b, which is the standard equation, and left me scratching my head in disbelief.
Perhaps they are trying to keep clear thinkers out of math education -- (I have certainly suspected this in the Math for Teachers classes.) Perhaps the practice tests are fairly standard, but I will NOT use this TP book at all. It is terrible.
 definitely not the best test prep May 15, 2008
liliebugz
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
the explanations and practice problems they give dont even compare to questions that are asked on the cset. the explanations are too simple and are not detailed enough for what you will be tested on. i wouldnt recommend this test prep book to anyone. its a waste of money, in my opinion.
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