In this episode, I break down the science of teaching reading, both as the Texas certification exam and as the explicit, systematic, and recursive approach to instruction that every certification exam now tests. I walk you through the Fab Five foundational skills and explain what it means to be a “reading scientist” who uses ongoing assessment to target each student’s needs. I also share test-taking tips, including the keywords to look for and the answer choices to avoid on exam day.

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In this episode, I break down the Praxis Core 5723 writing test, which gives you 100 minutes for grammar questions and two essays, and I explain why you should think like a test maker instead of trusting your ear. I share quick tricks for common grammar traps, like “me” versus “I” and who versus whom, plus a reminder that “no error” is a real answer. I also walk you through strategies for the argumentative and source-based essays, including why you only need a four on the rubric to pass.

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In this episode, I break down the social studies section of the Praxis Elementary Education 5004 and 7004 exams, with a focus on US history, government, and citizenship, where you’ll want to spend most of your study time. I also cover the five themes of geography, how to tell map types apart, and the world history and economics basics you need to know, like supply and demand and opportunity cost. Plus, I share my biggest test-taking tip, using a timeline to eliminate wrong answers, and remind you that you don’t need a perfect score to pass.

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