ILTS Test of Academic Proficiency (TAP) Book + Online
Published on 10. October 2013
241 pages
978-0-7386-8424-6 (ISBN)
Description
REA's ILTS Test of Academic Proficiency (TAP) Test Prep with Online Practice
Gets You Certified and in the Classroom!
Nationwide, more than 4 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.
Our test prep is designed to help teacher candidates master the information on the ILTS Test of Academic Proficiency (TAP) exam and get certified. It's perfect for college students, teachers, and career-changing professionals who are looking to become Illinois teachers.
Written by Illinois teacher educators, our complete study package contains an in-depth review of all the competencies tested on the ILTS Test of Academic Proficiency (TAP) exam, including reading, language arts, writing, and math.
A diagnostic test and a full-length practice test are offered online in a timed format with instant scoring, diagnostic feedback, and detailed explanations of answers. Each test features every type of question, subject area, and skill you need to know for the exam. Our online practice replicates the ILTS question format, allowing you to assess your skills and gauge your test-readiness.
The online tests at REA's Study Center offer the most powerful scoring and diagnostic tools available today. Automatic scoring and instant reports help you zero in on the topics and types of questions that give you trouble now, so you'll succeed when it counts. Every practice exam comes with detailed feedback on every question. We don't just say which answers are right - we explain why the other answer choices are wrong - so you'll be prepared on test day.
The book includes the same practice test that is offered online, but without the added benefits of detailed scoring analysis and diagnostic feedback. This complete test prep package comes with a customized study schedule and REA's test-taking strategies and tips.
This test prep is a must-have for anyone who wants to teach in Illinois!
Gets You Certified and in the Classroom!
Nationwide, more than 4 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.
Our test prep is designed to help teacher candidates master the information on the ILTS Test of Academic Proficiency (TAP) exam and get certified. It's perfect for college students, teachers, and career-changing professionals who are looking to become Illinois teachers.
Written by Illinois teacher educators, our complete study package contains an in-depth review of all the competencies tested on the ILTS Test of Academic Proficiency (TAP) exam, including reading, language arts, writing, and math.
A diagnostic test and a full-length practice test are offered online in a timed format with instant scoring, diagnostic feedback, and detailed explanations of answers. Each test features every type of question, subject area, and skill you need to know for the exam. Our online practice replicates the ILTS question format, allowing you to assess your skills and gauge your test-readiness.
The online tests at REA's Study Center offer the most powerful scoring and diagnostic tools available today. Automatic scoring and instant reports help you zero in on the topics and types of questions that give you trouble now, so you'll succeed when it counts. Every practice exam comes with detailed feedback on every question. We don't just say which answers are right - we explain why the other answer choices are wrong - so you'll be prepared on test day.
The book includes the same practice test that is offered online, but without the added benefits of detailed scoring analysis and diagnostic feedback. This complete test prep package comes with a customized study schedule and REA's test-taking strategies and tips.
This test prep is a must-have for anyone who wants to teach in Illinois!
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Al Davis | Dean Cantu | Patricia Nugent
ILTS Test of Academic Proficiency (Tap) Book + Online
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09/2013
Research & Education Association
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Persons
Dr. D. Antonio Cantù is a Professor and Chairperson of the Department of Teacher Education at Bradley University, Peoria, Illinois. Dr. Cantù received his Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction from Southern Illinois University, Ed.S. in Community College Education, M.A. in History, and B.S. in Social Science Education from Arkansas State University. Professor Cantù has over 20 years of experience in professional education from high school through the graduate level.
Patricia Nugent, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Teacher Education at Bradley University, Peoria, Illinois. Dr. Nugent received her Ph.D. in Mathematics Education and her M.S. in Educational Administration and Foundations from Illinois State University, and her B.A. in Mathematics from Millikin University.
Sherrie Pardieck, Ed.D., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Teacher Education at Bradley University, Peoria, Illinois. Her area of specialization is the teaching of reading. Dr. Pardieck received her Ed.D. from Illinois State University, her M.A. from Bradley University, and her B.A. from Eureka College.
Patricia Nugent, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Teacher Education at Bradley University, Peoria, Illinois. Dr. Nugent received her Ph.D. in Mathematics Education and her M.S. in Educational Administration and Foundations from Illinois State University, and her B.A. in Mathematics from Millikin University.
Sherrie Pardieck, Ed.D., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Teacher Education at Bradley University, Peoria, Illinois. Her area of specialization is the teaching of reading. Dr. Pardieck received her Ed.D. from Illinois State University, her M.A. from Bradley University, and her B.A. from Eureka College.
Content
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Contents
- About Our Authors
- About Research & Education Association
- Acknowledgments
- Chapter 1: Introduction
- How to Use This Book
- An Overview of the Test
- Scoring the ILTS Test of Academic Proficiency
- Studying for the ILTS Test of Academic Proficiency
- Study Schedule
- Test-Taking Tips
- Chapter 2: Reading Comprehension
- The Passages
- The Question
- Strategies for the Reading Section
- A Four-Step Approach
- Step 1: Preview
- Step 2: Read Actively
- Step 3: Review the Passage
- Step 4: Answer the Questions
- Interpretation of Graphic Information Questions
- Line Graphs
- Bar Graphs
- Pie Charts
- Reading Tables
- Helpful Hints
- Chapter 3: Language Arts
- The Reading Passages
- The Questions
- Verbs
- Pronouns
- Adjectives and Adverbs
- Punctuation and Capitalization
- Word Choice
- Transitions and Coherence
- Sentence and Paragraph Structure
- Chapter 4: Writing
- Scoring
- Getting Started
- I. Strategies for the Essay
- II. Recognizing Effective Writing
- III. Writing Your Essay
- IV. Polishing and Editing Your Essay
- Chapter 5: Mathematics
- Problem Solving with Computations
- Applying Mathematical Skills to Analyze Patterns
- Solving Problems Involving Algebra and Geometry
- Data Analysis and Statistics
- Combination Problems
- Practice Test (also available at www.rea.com/studycenter)
- Answer Sheet
- Practice Test Reading
- Language Arts
- Mathematics
- Writing Assignment
- Answer Key
- Detailed Explanations of Answers
- Appendix of ILTS Standards
- Index
