Q. Which exam will this book help me study for?
A. TExES Core Subjects EC-6 #391 - Our previous edition was written for test #291, but we have revised the material to represent the new standards and to align with current educational practice for teaching in Texas.
Q. Will this book prepare me for the PPR TExES?
A. No, the book is written to help prepare students for the TExES Core Subjects EC-6 #391. However, the book does link content information to pedagogy in the way this relationship is presented on the #391 exam.
Q. How is this book organized?
A. Our study guide offers an Introduction, 5 subject chapters, and a Practice Test.
The Introduction provides an overview of the guide, information about how to study for the TExES #391, information about the structure of the Core Subjects exam, and the relationship between pedagogy and content on the exam.
The 5 subject chapters include:
The Practice Test includes 470 questions with complete answer explanations.
The Introduction provides an overview of the guide, information about how to study for the TExES #391, information about the structure of the Core Subjects exam, and the relationship between pedagogy and content on the exam.
The 5 subject chapters include:
- English Language Arts and Reading
- Mathematics
- Social Studies
- Science
- Fine Arts, Health, and Physical Education
The Practice Test includes 470 questions with complete answer explanations.
Q. Does this book have practice questions?
A. Yes! The Practice Test includes a Practice Questions section with 470 questions representing all 44 TExES competencies included on the exam. This section can be used in a variety of ways:
- As a pretest before studying the book.
- As an assessment after studying a specific test subject.
- As a post-test after studying all test subjects.
Q. Why is this EC-6 study guide better than other EC-6 study guides?
This best-selling study guide is the choice of many university and alternative certification programs. Unlike many other study guides, Ultimate Guide was written specifically for Texas content and is based on the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS), the Texas standards, domains, and competencies of the TExES #391. Consequently, unlike many other study guides, this book is not a catch-all for generic elementary content. It is specific to Texas elementary content and standards, and particularly the TExES #391.
Q. Besides the Practice Test, are there other opportunities to practice the content presented in the subject chapters and state competencies in this book?
A. Yes! At the end of every Competency section, there are Checkpoint questions and answers that allow students to further review the content presented in that Competency. There are more than 400 Checkpoint Questions and Answers throughout the book. Students can quickly assess their own understanding of the content just presented.
Q. How will I know if I have answered the questions correctly?
A. The 400 Checkpoint questions throughout the subject chapters have complete answer explanations, plus the Practice Test includes answers to all 470 questions with full explanations for why the answers are correct.
Q. How many questions and answers are in the book?
A. There are 870 Questions and Answers in The Big Yellow Book. There is a Practice Test of 470 Questions and Answers and there is a set of 400 Checkpoint Questions and Answers following each Competency section for a total of 870 high quality Questions and Answers in The Big Yellow Book, far more than any other study guide provides.
Q. How many pages is the book?
A. The comprehensive book has 446 pages.
Q. What’s the price?
A. The book price is $60.00 per copy. Tax and shipping are included in the price of the book. Currently, Ultimate Guide is only available in the USA and Puerto Rico.
Q. How do I order a copy of Ultimate Guide to the TExES #391 ?
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Q. How will I receive my purchase?
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Q. What if I have questions about the book?
A. For general questions and information email us at [email protected].
Q. Are there any additional resources I should consider when studying for the TExES #391?
A. The following websites may be helpful in your preparation:
- Texas Educator Certification Examination Program
- Texas Education Agency
- Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills
- National Council of Teachers of English
- National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
- National Council for the Social Studies
- National Science Teaching Association
- Center for Educator Development in Fine Arts
- Texas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance