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The Assessment and Scoring Kit will allow you to study the format and content of the assessment process required for National Board Certification. Each kit contains the instructions that NBPTS provides to candidates who are seeking National Board Certification. The Kit was developed for teachers who are considering applying National Board Certification, and who wish to study the materials that are sent to candidates; facilitators who are working with candidates for National Board Certification; educators involved with teacher preparation and professional development, or other professionals involved in education who are not eligible for National Board Certification. ... Read more

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Complete with a targeted review of all the material on the selected Praxis exam in addition to a full-length practice test, these test preparation guides are written by the makers of the real tests. Thorough explanations of the answers are provided, and helpful test-taking strategies are found throughout the guide. The three categories of assessments covered correspond to the three milestones in teacher development-academic skills assessment, subject assessment, and classroom performance assessment. Reflecting the rigorous and carefully validated nature of the exams, these guides provide beginning teachers the information they need to succeed. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (25)

It never arrived
Will never purchase again from Amazon, until they can ensure their vendors are reputable.The vendor I tried to purchase this item from never shipped it.They did quickly refund my money when I threatened to deny the charges to my credit card.Buyer be ware.

0146 takers
I was disappointed with this book. I took the praxis ii test 0146 Middle School Content Knowledge. The math review was a complete misrepresentation of what was actually on the test. As for the other subjects, the book is basically an outline describing all the things to study, but you will need many more resources beyond this book to really study. The practice questions are a little helpful but only a handful of the study questions were on the actual test. I only remember one for sure.
If you want an outline of what to study, this is the book for you, but it won't help you pass the test.

Book
This book does offer what type of information you should study and practice tests, overall I think it is helpful

too general for my tastes
I bought this book for the mathPraxis test, and did not realize the book covered all the middle school tests.I am not a teacher, but hoped to pass the math test.There was only one math test, most of which was covered in the Praxis web site.So this book was not veryuseful to me, but could be for someone wanting an overview of middle school Praxis tests.

Good help in preparing for the Praxis
I used this book to prepare for the Middle School Content Knowledge test.It lists all the topics covered and gives many practice questions for each subject area.It also gives detailed explanations of the answers. ... Read more

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A good start but....
I bought this book to prepare for a reading coach position. I was really hoping that it would be more specific- itreads more like an introduction to reading then something that really helps us who are teaching it. Most of the information was basic knowledge for teachers who are fairly with it, and vague in really giving concrete steps and ideas in the assessment process. Good book for beginners because it reads well and covers the bare basics, but for everyone else save your money.

Excellent service and product
Product is received before extimated shipping date.The quality of book was excellent.Would buy again.

A critically important instructional guide
Now in a fully updated and expanded second edition, "Reading Assessment: A Primer For Teachers And Coaches" by JoAnne Schudt Caldwell (Associate Dean of the College of Education and Leadership, Cardinal Stritch University, Milwaukee, Wisconsin) is part of The Guilford Press educational series 'Solving Problems in the Teaching of Literacy'. Professor Caldwell provides classroom teachers and reading coaches with the information and tools they require to engage in the complex process of assessing the reading skills and needs of students. Practical strategies are provided for assessing students' strengths and weaknesses with respect to their literacy; how to properly analyze the evidence gathered through observation and testing; and making appropriate instructional decisions accordingly. Of special note are the sections devoted to new tools for assessing early literacy, guidelines for choosing among these options, high-stakes testing; and alternatives to standardized measures. Enhanced with numerous illustrative examples, professional development activities, and reproducibles, "Reading Assessment" is a critically important instructional guide and should be a core part of professional and academic library literacy testing and instruction reference collections.
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Combining essential background knowledge with hands-on tools, this practical resource and text provides a detailed roadmap for conducting multidimensional reading assessment. The authors' research expertise and extensive classroom experience are reflected on every page. Presented are effective ways to evaluate K-6 students'spelling, word recognition, fluency, comprehension, strategic knowledge, and more. Aided by lively case examples, preservice and inservice teachers and reading specialists learn to tailor assessment to the needs of each child and use results strategically to inform instruction. The concluding chapter offers useful information on preparing a reading clinic report. Special features of this accessible 8 1/2" x 11" volume include numerous figures, tables, and sample assessment instruments, many with permission to photocopy.

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Good Overview and Helpful Suggestions
I bought this book for a graduate course.It is easy to read and very clear.The authors write it in a very friendly manner.You gain a lot of information and it gives great suggestions.If you need help with what's happening in the reading world, this is the book for you!!

Awesome
I will keep this book as a teaching Bible.It has amazing examples and useful material and resources.

Great
This is one of my favorites.It has every assessment possible for reading-ready to copy and use!short chapters too! ... Read more

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This best practice guide offers a balance of conceptual, practical and empirical information designed to bridge the research-to-practice gap in identifying, assessing, and treating school-aged children with autism-related conditions. Assessment tools and intervention strategies will support school-based professionals in: identifying and assessing young people with high-functioning autism spectrum conditions; developing and implementing classroom-based intervention programs; initiating a dialogue between parents and teachers; accessing community resources; and, promoting special needs advocacy. This authoritative, yet accessible guide will appeal to teachers, counselors, psychologists, social work practitioners and graduate students, as well as parents.

"Honored as an Award-Winning Finalist in the Education/Academiccategory of the "Best Books 2010" Awards, sponsored by USA BookNews."
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"This is a veryimportant book....a landmark contribution destined to become a classic in the field of autism spectrum disorders (ASDs)."  
- Diane Twachtman-Cullen, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, Editor-in-Chief, Autism Spectrum Quarterly

"School district administrators, attorneys, educatorsand psychologists will want to have this guide available to them as a resource on 'best practices' in the field of ASD."
- DianeAdreon, Associate Director, University of Miami-Nova Southeastern University Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (UM-NSU CARD).

"This impressive contribution to the literature on autism andAsperger syndrome is really several reference books in one, providing detailed and expert discussion of key aspects of best practice on screening, assessment, and intervention."  - Richard Mills, Director of Research, National Autistic Society (NAS), United Kingdom

"...a valuable resource that provides best practicerecommendations for the assessment and treatment of children and youth on thespectrum."  - Sean Cameron, PhD, FBPS, Co-Director,  Practitioner Doctorate in Educational Psychology, University College London, United Kingdom                             ... Read more

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A Best Practice Guide to Assessment and Intervention for Autism and Asperger Syndrome in Schools
As a practicing school psychologist, I found Dr. Lee Wilkinson's book to be an ideal practitioner guide to screening, assessment, and intervention for students with ASD. The chapters are extremely well written and cover topics such as screening, comprehensive developmental assessment, evidence-based treatments, educational planning, positive behavior support, and social skills interventions. The text includes helpful appendices and real-world case examples to illustrate best practice. "A Best Practice Guide to Assessment and Intervention for Autism and Asperger Syndrome in Schools" is certain to be used widely as an indispensable reference tool on the desks of school psychologists, speech/language pathologists, special educators and other school-based practitioners.

Angelo J DeSimone Ed.D, NCSP, Lead School Psychologist, Palm Beach County School District, Fl. Adjunct Instructor School Psychology Program NOVA Southeastern University, Fl. ... Read more