TY - BOOK AU - Bobrow, Jerry, AU - Orton, Peter Z., AU - Corvino, William A., AU - Horwitz, Howard, AU - Carr, Michael E., AU - Nathan, Harold, AU - Michaels, Rich, AU - Weisinger, Merritt L., TI - Cliffs California basic education skills test: preparation guide SN - 9780822020943 [paperback] PY - 1996/// CY - Lincoln, Nebraska PB - Cliffs Notes Inc. KW - California basic educational skills test KW - Study guide N1 - Part I Introduction -- Part II Analysis of exam areas -- Part III Assessment mini-test -- Part IV Mathematics review -- Part IV Practice-review-analyze-practice.; Adult N2 - "The CliffsTes tPrep 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 CBEST, 6th Edition, can help you prepare for the California Basic Education Skills Test, a requirement for obtaining teaching credentials in California and Oregon. The test is based on the theory that teachers should be able to use the same skills taught to students -- skills essential to students both in the classroom and outside school. Inside this test prep tool, you'll find (1) Full-length practice tests with answers and complete explanations (2) Analysis of all exam subject areas (3) An assessment mini-test to gauge a candidate's strengths and weaknesses with the various test sections (4) Introduction to the format and scoring of the exam, overall strategies for answering multiple-choice questions, and questions commonly asked about CBEST (5) A list of last-minute test-taking tips. This book will help you understand the types of questions that will test your knowledge in three general subjects: reading, mathematics, and writing." --Provided by the publisher ER -