CliffsTestPrep<sup>®</sup> RICA<sup>®</sup>,9780471751687

CliffsTestPrep® RICA®

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ISBN13: 9780471751687
ISBN10: 0471751685
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2006-02-01
Publisher(s): Cliffs Notes
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Why CliffsTestPrep Guides?Go with the name you know and trustGet the information you need-fast!Written by test prep specialistsAbout the contents:Introduction A description of the test and scoring Strategies for all question types Part I: Analysis of Exam Areas Multiple-choice questions and strategies for each domain Essay questions, approaches, sample essays, and critiques for each domain Case studies, approaches, sample essays, and evaluations Part II: Review of Key Concept and Assessments, plus a Glossary Content specifications for all 4 domains Review of key concepts and assessments, plus a glossary Part III: 2 Full-Length Practice Tests with Answers and ExplanationsTest Prep Essentials from the Experts at CliffsNotesr

Author Biography

<p>Beth Andersen, Ph.D., Associate Professor at Azusa Pacific University, has designed and written reading curriculum on both the K-12 and university levels. <p>Karen Sekeres, M.S., is the reading specialist at El Rodeo and Beverly Vista schools in Beverly Hills. <p>Rhonda Byer, M.A., M.Ed., is an assistant principal and was a school district literacy coach and reading specialist. <p>Chris Collins, M.A., M.Ed., is an assistant principal and was a literacy content expert. <p>Dana Gottlieb, B.A., is an elementary school reading specialist.

Table of Contents

Preface.
Introduction.
Format.
General Description.
General Information.
Questions Commonly Asked About the RICA.
Taking the RICA Written Examination: A Positive Systematic Approach.
Part I. Analysis of Exam Areas.
Introduction to the Multiple-Choice Questions.
Applying the Plus-Minus System.
Using the Elimination Strategy.
Avoiding the Mistread.
Sample RICA Questions and Strategies.
Introduction to the Essay Questions.
The Focused Educational Problems and Instructional Tasks.
Understanding the Scoring.
How to Respond to the Essay Questions.
Extra Practice.
Practice Topic 1: RICA Practice Essay Evaluation Form.
Practice Topic 2: RICA Practice Essay Evaluation Form.
Practice Topic 3: RICA Practice Essay Evaluation Form.
Practice Topic 4: RICA Practice Essay Evaluation Form.
Practice Topic 5: RICA Practice Essay Evaluation Form.
Practice Topic 6: RICA Practice Essay Evaluation Form.
Introduction to the Case Study.
Based on Student Profile.
Understanding the Scoring.
How to Respond to a Case Study.
A Thorough Analysis of case Study 1: Danny.
RICA Practice Case Study Evaluation Form.
Part II. Review of Exam Areas.
RICA Content Specifications Review.
Reading Domains.
Questions to Focus Your Review.
The RICA Domains - A Closer Look.
Glossary of Terms and Concepts and Reading Assessments.
Terms and Concepts.
Reading Assessments.
Part III. Two Full-Length Practice Tests.
Practice Test 1.
General Directions.
Directions for Section I: Multiple-Choice Questions.
Directions for Section II: Open-Ended Assignments.
Answers and Explanations for Practice Test 1.
Practice Test 1 Explanations.
Section II. Open-Ended Questions.
Case Study Information.
Analyzing Your Test Results.
Open-Ended Questions (The Essays).
Domain I/Assignment A: RICA Practice Essay Evaluation Form.
Domain VI/Assignment B: RICA Practice Essay Evaluation Form.
Domain II/Assignment C: RICA Practice Essay Evaluation Form.
Domain III/Assignment D: RICA Practice Essay Evaluation Form.
Case Study/Assignment E: RICA Practice Essay Evaluation Form.
Essay Review.
Practice Test 2.
General Directions.
Directions for Section I: Multiple-Choice Questions.
Directions for Section II: Open-Ended Assignments.
Answers and Explanations for Practice Test 2.
Practice Test 2 Explanations.
Section II. Open-Ended Questions.
Case Study Information.
Analyzing Your Test Results.
Open-Ended Questions (The Essays).
Domain I/Assignment A: RICA Practice Essay Evaluation Form.
Domain VI/Assignment B: RICA Practice Essay Evaluation Form.
Domain II/Assignment C: RICA Practice Essay Evaluation Form.
Domain III/Assignment D: RICA Practice Essay Evaluation Form.
Case Study/Assignment E: RICA Practice Essay Evaluation Form.
Essay Review.
Part IV. Final Preparation and Sources.
The Final Touches.
Sources.
 

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