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Teacherstestprep.com – free test prep Quizlet.com by chad_sluder Elementary education content knowledge 61 terms by ig0psycho Praxis II Elementary Education Social Studies 0014 5014 372 terms by ig0psycho Praxis II Elementary Education 0014 252 terms by sarahwbeck Praxis II (0014) Science 163 terms by mam730 Combo with Praxis II 0014 ELA and 3 others 252 terms by we_electric Praxis II (0014) 120 terms by cindylouann Praxis II 0014 Mathematics 22 terms by kcallihan Praxis II 0014 Mathematics 22 terms by Asya89 Praxis II: Content Knowledge of Elementary Education 129 terms by mminott2 Praxis 2 Elemantary Education: Content Knowledge (Social Studies) 0014 46 terms Praxis II: Content Knowledge of Elementary Education PRAXIS II Elementary Education: Multiple Subjects (#5031) The PRAXIS II Elementary Education: Multiple Subjects exam is a multiple-choice standardized assessment designed to assess an individual’s knowledge in the areas of reading and language arts, mathematics, social studies, and science. The PRAXIS II Elementary Education: Multiple Subjects exam addresses academic concepts taught at the elementary level. To be successful on the exam, test-takers should be knowledgeable about a variety of concepts related to reading and language arts, mathematics, social studies, and science. Elementary Education: Multiple Subjects is a new addition to the PRAXIS exam series. Each area of the test Reading and Language Arts, Mathematics, Social Studies, and Science - is separately scored. Each state that requires the Elementary Education: Multiple Subject exam specifies a certain minimum score for each area of the test. This means that to successfully complete exam requirements, the test-taker must demonstrate an adequate level of knowledge in each area. PRAXIS II Elementary Education Exam Sample Study Material PRAXIS II Elementary Education: Multiple Subjects Exam Information The PRAXIS II Elementary Education: Multiple Subjects exam consists of four separately timed exams. The testtaker will have 210 minutes (3.5 hours) to complete all exams. All questions are multiple-choice with four answer options. There is no penalty for an incorrect answer. • Reading and Language Arts - 60 minutes; 65 questions • Mathematics - 50 minutes; 40 questions • Social Studies - 50 minutes; 55 questions • Science - 50 minutes; 50 questions The questions are straightforward and designed to measure the test-taker’s knowledge in each area. PRAXIS II Elementary Education: Multiple Subjects Testing Tips The Elementary Education: Multiple Subjects exam can be difficult due to the limited time window and the significant amount of knowledge required to successfully answer questions. The exam is administered over a three-and-a-half hour period, so test-takers should complete an average of one question every minute. This can cause feelings of anxiety among test-takers. Another reason that individuals may have difficulty completing the exam requirement is that states require a specified minimum score in each area of the exam. This requires individuals to demonstrate knowledge in each area of the exam, rather than just on the overall exam. To be successful on the exam, test-takers should be familiar with a wide variety of academic concepts relating to reading and language arts, mathematics, social studies, and science. It is especially important to understand academic terminology in order to properly understand questions. Reviewing the technical vocabulary of each area is a good starting point for studying. Each question is worth the same number of points, so treat each question with equal care. Try to work difficult questions backwards: if you do not know the correct answer, eliminate obviously incorrect answers. This is one of the best ways to quickly raise a test score. When taking the test, remember that many questions are asked. Pace yourself through the test and do not get discouraged if a few difficult questions arise. The goal is not a perfect score but a score of 200 or higher. Keeping a positive attitude before and during the exam is very important in success. In the words of Henry Ford, “whether you think that you can, or that you can’t, you are usually right.” Concepts about print conventions of print, purpose of print, function of print, print awareness, sight vocabulary, phonemic awareness, alphabetic principle, social interaction, frequent experiences, prior knowledge or schema, motivation, fluency experiences that support emergent readers direct instruction, social interaction, shared reading, repeated reading, reader response, word walls, text innovation, shared writing. READING, WRITING SPEAKING, AND LISTENTING communication skills Picture writing, scribble writing, random letter, invented spelling spelling development scribble, pre-phonemic, early phonemic, letter name (one vowel), transitional, derivational (decode but not spell), conventional metaphor Literary device compare 2 things WITHOUT like or as Simile Literary device compare 2 things using like or as Hyperbole Literary device exaggerated expression "mile high ice cream cone" Oxymoron Literary device two contradictory words "jumbo shrimp" Euphemism Literary device substituting a mild, indirect, or vague term "she passed on" instead "she's dead" Dialect variety of language confined to a geographical region or group of people "suck da 'eads and eat da tails" Slang informal vocab yo! Jargon terminology specific to to an occupation or hobby Narration Fiction Genre tells story exposition Fiction Genre gives background info novel Fiction Genre fictional narration in prose epic Fiction Genre long narrative with great scope prose Fiction Genre ordinary language realistic fiction Fiction Genre accurately reflects life as it has been lived in the past or present fable Fiction Genre has a moral and teaches a lesson Myth Fiction Genre ancient belief, traditional stories, gods, heroes Arthurian legend Fiction Genre English legend folk tale Fiction Genre traditional stories and legends transmitted orally from gen to gen fairy tale Fiction Genre imaginary children's story allegory Fiction Genre figures and actions are symbols of general truth. Story that has a deeper or more general meaning in addition to its surface meaning. essay non-fiction genre Poem must have a verse: language intentionally different from ordinary speech or prose. iambic pentameter Poetic element first syllable not stressed 2nd syllable is onomatopoeia Poetic element words that sound like they mean "splash" alliteration Poetic element repetition of similar consonant sounds in a sequence of words "Betty bought a bit of butter" assonance Poetic element rhyme with same vowel sounds with different consonants. fake and lake=rhyme where as fate and lake=assonance Elegy Poetic form morns loss of someone who has died or something that is deteriorated Sonnet Poetic form 14 line poem Limerick Poetic form Funny 5 line story Haiku Poetic form 3 lines with 5 syllables on line one 7 on line two and 5 on line three resources dictionary, encyclopedia=articles of general knowledge, thesaurus, atlas, almanac=statistical data, internet=not always valid, books, newspaper or magazine=recent, Professional journals=expert, primary source=firsthand diary, letter,or original document compare and contrast pattern of expository writing compares (alike) and contrasts (differ) two subjects chronological sequence pattern of expository writing cues: first, second, then, next, finally, specific dates or times spatial sequence pattern of expository writing geometrical or geographical arrangement of ideas. Up, down, left, right, top, bottom, under, over etc. Might give reader small view of situation or person and as it develops the reader learns more and more cause and effect pattern of expository writing describe event(s) and identifies or implies the causal factors problem and solution pattern of expository writing describes a problem and then a solution Superlative adjectives adjectives that ends with -est : greatest, smallest, best, most wonderful comparative adjectives adjectives that ends with with -er : greater, smaller, better, more wonderful adverb modifies the verb often ends in -ly bad= adjective where as badly=adverb preposition about, to, off, up, on account of conjunction words that join words coordinating conjunction- and, but or, nor, for correlative conjunction always in pairs - either...or, both... and subordinating conjunction adverb clause "When I do this, I do that" Participial phrase removing his coat, Jack... pronoun-antecedent agreement "I did my best" as opposed to "I did our best" the pronoun agrees with it's antecedent in number and gender weak reference "We spent the day aboard a fishing boat, but we didn't catch a single one." one refers to fish but it wasn't mentioned in the sentence. Infinitives "To wait for the bus is tiresome" should be "Waiting for the bus is tiresome" context clues information from the immediate sentence, paragraph or surrounding words that help reader determine the meaning of an unknown word semantics The study of meaning in language. syntax sentence structure, or grammar decoding a word organizing ideas and generating quesitons by using clues such as context, semantic, or syntax. mercator map latitude and longitude are straight, destorting continents Robinson Map distorts poles azimuthal map think desktop globe Arab Arabic language, 2/3 of world's oil reserves, Islamic religion, not all Muslim Africa 56 countries, second largest continent North Africa during the Cold War between US and Soviet Union, many northern African states received aid from Soviet Union, south Africa and central Africa received aid from US and France. Sub-Saharan Africa located in Sahara desert Apartheid extreme racial segregation in Africa. Made it one of the most repressed nations during 1960-1980. In 1994 the first free election took place and Nelson Mandela became president with his party African National Congress Latin America free of colonial domination 1800's military governments rise 1950-1980 1980 and 1990's improvement of economy due to Cold war Mexico oligarchy= government ruled by a select few 31 states United States formed through Enlightenment ideals Declaration of Independence 1776 Central America Strong ties with foreign nations due to export of goods. 66% mixed and 20% American Indian. Western Europe European Economic Community aka Common Market 1958 1972 Ireland joined and Denmark 1961 to form European Union Eastern Europe Warsaw Pact 1955: Bulgaria, Czech, E. Germany, Hungary, Poland Romania, and Soviet Union =disintegrated in 1991. Communism has been diminished greatly East Asia Post WWII modernization helped develop the nation Japan post WWII became unexpected powerhouse even though they lost the war, it became Asia's most powerful economy 1980=world's third most productive, income per capita among the world's highest and social services were top notched Taiwan and South Korea Both these societies were anticommunist, 1970's Taiwan began to truly democratize. South Korea remained authoritarian til 1989. Both have been US allies North Korea Post WWII Soviets and Americans divided the N and S Korea. North became communist. Kim Jong IL is a Stalinist. Economic collapse due to insistence to maintaining huge military and threaten mass starvation of its people. 2005 they announced they got nukes and they aren't talking to S Korea, China, US about disarming. China largest communist population in world. 1949-1976 Mao Tse Dong ruled 1958 Mao began "Great Leap Forward" caused rapid industrial buildup.eventually led to break down in industry. Famines resulted in 1959 and 1960 killing 15 million Chinese. 1978 Deng Xianoping takes over and growth happens India world's largest democracy and a nuclear power earthquakes form mountain ranges when plate techtonics collide Grand Canyon formed by glacial ice, snow, moving water, and wind erosion yosemite valley created by glaciers great lakes glaciers population trends in US in 19th and 20th century 1619-1808, 500,000 African slaves 1780, 75% of US pop= English or Irish decent 1840-1860, famine in Europe + US 1845-1849, Irish potato famine+US 1848-1849 German Confederation Revolution+US 1861-1865 U.S. Civil War+recruits promised land for service about 20% soldiers were immigrants 18801925 waves of Jews + 2million to US prior to 1924 Asians were excluded 1943 Johnson-Reed Immigration Act repealed 1965 Limited Visas were granted. Pref on skilled labor 1990 all hemispheric quotas abolished and worldwide ceiling of 675,000 immigrants/year Trosposphere layer of atmospher closest to earth. where all the weather happens stratosphere layer of atmosphere where the Ozone layer is Mesosophere layer of the atmosphere that is the coldest -100 degrees celsius thermosphere highest layer of the atmosphere lower part called ionosphere has eletrically charged particles useful for transmitting radio waves upper part caled exosphere which extends into outer space Spring Equinox March 21st Summer Solstice June 21 Fall Equinox September 22 Winter Solstice December 21 biome group of land ecosystems with similar climates and organisims man on the moon 1969 Neil Armstrong Endoplasmic reticulum part of cell where cell substances are made Chromosomes part of cell that are withing the nucleus that carry gen code golgi bodies part of cell that assemble, release, and store chemicals ribosomes part of cell that make protiens cytoplasm part of cell that is the substance which holds all other parts in suspension in cell mitochondria part of cell that is the powerhouse of cell energy stored and released lyosomes part of cell that eats waste materials vacuoles part of plant cell that store water chloroplasts part of cell plant that contains chlorophyll which traps sunlight for photosynthesis Photosynthesis process 1) CO2 and H2O broken down 2) sunlight absorbed by chlorophyll 3) CHOH=sugar=carbohydrates formed as energy 4)O2is given off into air CO2+H20 --SUNLIGHT--> CHOH+O2 Weight force of Earth's gravity which pulls down on an object. Mass does not change on the moon but weight does as the gravitational pull is different than that of Earth's Density amount of mass packed into a given unit of volume viscosity the property of a liquid which describes how it pours pH scale pH less than 7=acids lower the pH the stronger the acid pH greater than 7= base up to 14 the water has a pH of 7 which is neutral Andes Mountain Tribe Inca Yucatain tribes Maya, Toltec, Aztec Erick Erikson Neo-Freudian who expanded description of personality development in each stage in his psychosocial theory Sigmund Freud Austrian neurologist who originated psychoanalysis (1856-1939); Said that human behavior is irrational; behavior is the outcome of conflict between the id (irrational unconscious driven by sexual, aggressive, and pleasure-seeking desires) and ego (rationalizing conscious, what one can do) and superego (ingrained moral values, what one should do). Howard Gardner devised theory of multiple intelligences: logical-mathematic, spatial, bodily-kinesthetic, intrapersonal, linguistic, musical, interpersonal, naturalistic Abraham Maslow humanistic psychology; hierarchy of needs-needs at a lower level dominate an individual's motivation as long as they are unsatisfied; self-actualization, transcendence Federal Reserve Bank one of 12 regional banks that monitor and act as depositories for banks in their region Federal Trade Commission Established to preserve competition by preventing unfair business practices and investigates complaints against companies Securities and Exchange Commission a governmental agency that was established in 1934 to protect investors in securities. It registers all securities, licenses brokers, hears complaints, and penalizes people or companies who dont follow the rules Diffraction the bending of waves around a barrier or through an opening Refraction the change in direction of a propagating wave (light or sound) when passing from one medium to another (think dessert road) Work = force x distance virus (virology) ultramicroscopic infectious agent that replicates itself only within cells of living hosts Protozoa Single-celled organisms with the ability to move independently Morphological Analysis analyzing the stream of speech to discover and inventory its morphemes semantic relationships may not express relational meanings expected for age Syntactic structure the phrase structure of a SENTENCE specified by PHRASE - STRUCTURE RULES. phoneme-grapheme correspondence the relationship between a phoneme and its graphemic representation /s/ spelled as s in sit, c in city, ss in grass continental divide mountain ridge that separates river systems flowing toward opposite sides of a continent Fredinand Magellan first to circumnavigate the world; named Pacific ocean Hernan Cortes Spanish conquistador who defeated the Aztecs and conquered Mexico (1485-1547) Juan Ponce De Leon Spanish Explorer who discovered and named Florida while searching for the "Fountain of Youth" Amerigo Vespucci Florentine navigator who explored the coast of South America Vasco Da Gama Portuguese explorer. In 1497-1498 he led the first naval expedition from Europe to sail to India, opening an important commercial sea route. (p. 428) Marco Polo Venetian merchant and traveler. His accounts of his travels to China offered Europeans a firsthand view of Asian lands and stimulated interest in Asian trade. Henry Hudson English navigator who discovered the Hudson River Articles of Confederation this document, the nations first constitution, was adopted by the second continental congress in 1777 during the revolution. the document was limited because states held most of the power, and congress lacked the power to tax, regulate trade, or control coinage It has been concluded that children whose parents read to them show improved academic achievement. Recent research has shown that A) most parents stop reading to their children after age 9. B) children do not need constant reinforcement to become lifelong readers. C) there is little correlation between reading and parents' education attainment levels. D) reading skill only slightly correlates with socioeconomic status. A) most parents stop reading to their children after age 9. Which of the following is the LEAST effective method for improving reading comprehension? A) Activating background knowledge B) Having students predict what will happen next in a story C) Teaching the meaning of Greek and Latin prefixes D) Visualizing events within a story C) Teaching the meaning of Greek and Latin prefixes Which of the following are effective methods for teaching students critical reading skills? I. Interpreting editorials about a particular subject from different newspapers II. Reading and interpreting three different reviews on a movie III. Identifying and categorizing different propaganda techniques A) I and II B) II and III C) III only D) I, II, and III D) I, II, and III "Neither boys nor the girls like the science lab." Which of the following statements about the above sentence is true? A) The sentence is written correctly. B) The subject and verb do not agree. C) The incorrect conjunction is used. D) The construction is not parallel. D) The construction is not parallel. Edouard Manet was one of the foremost painters of the mid- and late-nineteenth century. Although he was a friend of the Impressionists, he never became one of them. He chosenot to exhibit with them in an effort to remain fixed in the public's mind as the finest painter of the era. While experimental in his style and techniques, he did not go as far as Impressionists, such as Degas and Pissaro or his sister-in-law, Berthe Morisot. Manet's paintings, however, served as a model for younger painters looking for different ways to capture light, movement, detail, and color. Manet himself had studied earlier painters and owed much to the Spanish, Italian, and Dutch masters. The purpose of the passage is to A) describe the difference between Manet's work and that of the Impressionists. B) discuss Manet's relationship to Impressionism. C) discuss Manet's legacy to later painters. D) discuss Manet's ego. B) discuss Manet's relationship to Impressionism Edouard Manet was one of the foremost painters of the mid- and late-nineteenth century. Although he was a friend of the Impressionists, he never became one of them. He chosenot to exhibit with them in an effort to remain fixed in the public's mind as the finest painter of the era. While experimental in his style and techniques, he did not go as far as Impressionists, such as Degas and Pissaro or his sister-in-law, Berthe Morisot. Manet's paintings, however, served as a model for younger painters looking for different ways to capture light, movement, detail, and color. Manet himself had studied earlier painters and owed much to the Spanish, Italian, and Dutch masters. The phrase "he did not go as far as Impressionists" means that A) Manet's works were more traditional than those of the Impressionists. B) Manet was less creative. C) the Impressionists exhibited more than Manet did. D) Manet was less interested in public opinion. A) Manet's works were more traditional than those of the Impressionists. Which one of the following quantities has the least value? A) 4/5 B) 7/9 C) 5/7 D) .76 C) 5/7 Round 825.6347 to the nearest hundredth. A) 800 B) 825.63 C) 825.64 D) 825.635 B) 825.63 Which of the following quantities is NOT equal to 75(32 + 88)? A) 75 x 32 + 75 x 88 B) 75 x 32 + 88 C) 75(88 + 32) D) (88 + 32) x 75 B) 75 x 32 + 88 Of the following, the unit that would most likely be used to measure the distance from new York to Albany is the A) liter. B) kilometer. C) centigram. D) millimeter. B) kilometer. The cost of 30 sandwich rolls at $1.50 per dozen is A) $3.00 B) $3.45 C) $3.75 D) $4.50 C) $3.75 If 1 ounce is approximately equal to 28 grams, then the number of grams in a 1-pound box of candy is most nearly A) 250 grams. B) 350 grams. C) 250 grams. D) 550 grams. C) 250 grams. In 2 hours, the minute hand of a clock rotates through an angle of A) 90 degrees B) 180 degrees C) 360 degrees D) 720 degrees D) 720 degrees A shopper bought apples at 30 cents each and grapefruit at 50 cents each. If the shopper spent exactly 10 dollars, which of the following could NOT be the number of grapefruit purchased? A) 2 B) 4 C) 8 D) 1 D) 1 If a recipe for a cake calls for 2 1/2 cups of flour, and Mary wishes to make three such cakes, the number of cups of flour she must use is A) 5 B) 6 1/2 C) 7 1/2 D) 9 C) 7 1/2 The citizen's constitutional right to protection from unwarranted arrest is provided by A) right of eminent domain. B) writ of assistance. C) writ of habeas corpus. D) bill of attainder. C) writ of habeas corpus. The basic reason for the support of public education in the United States has been to provide which of the following? A) Skilled workers for industry B) Trained persons for the professions C) Informed citizens for a democratic society D) Educated leaders for government services C) Informed citizens for a democratic society What is the term of a United States Senator? A) Two years B) Six years C) Four years D) Eight years B) Six years The Appalachian mountains are located in A) the eastern part of the United States. B) the western part of the United States. C) Switzerland. D) Asia. A) the eastern part of the United States. Research indicates that cigarette smoking results in which of the following conditions? A) Measles B) Cardiovascular stress C) Hepatitis D) Whopping cough B) Cardiovascular stress The process by which rocks are broken down into smaller fragments by the atmosphere and other factors in the environment is called A) erosion. B) weathering. C) sorting. D) glaciation. B) weathering. Which of the following describes a solar eclipse? A) The earth prevents the light of the sun from reaching the moon. B) The shadow of the moon falls on the sun. C) The moon prevents the light of the sun from reaching the earth. D) The sun prevents the reflected moonlight from reaching the earth. C) The moon prevents the light of the sun from reaching the earth. Which of the following is NOT a form of energy? A) Light B) Electricity C) Temperature D) Heat C) Temperature Sound travels fastest when it moves through which of the following? A) Wire B) Water C) Light D) Air A) Wire The San Andreas fault is associated most frequently with A) tidal waves in Japan. B) geyser actions in Oregon. C) volcanoes in Washington. D) earthquakes in California.
