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Study Strategies for the FE Exam
Posted by admin in Engineering Study, Reference and Education, Standardized Tests on February 3, 2012
When studying for the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, it is wise to employ smart strategies to improve the efficiency of pre-exam preparations. Although each test-taker’s experience will be somewhat unique, there are certain general tips that have been useful for test-takers in the past.
Since eight subjects have the most exam questions, it is prudent to focus attention when studying on these subjects. Ensure that the major concepts of these subjects are mastered before exam day. These subjects include chemistry, dynamics, electricity, fluids, math, solids, statics, and thermodynamics.
Four subjects that appear least frequently on the exam include computers, economics, ethics, and materials science. Do not spend too much time reviewing these subjects because so few points are dedicated to these subjects on the actual exam.
When studying for the exam, use the Reference Handbook, and highlight the most common equations that appear on the exam. It is wise to become very familiar with the locations of these equations, so time is not wasted on test day trying to find the location of these formulas.
Keep in mind that a recent graduate will need about eight weeks of concentrated study to prepare for the exam. However, for engineers that have been out of school for more than ten years, studying may take six months or more. Start by reviewing the major exam topics first and take plenty of practice exams.
Since there is no penalty for guessing on a question, it is a good idea to always guess the answer rather than leaving a question blank. Try using process of elimination or try to backsolve the problem (which means picking answer choices and substituting them in the problem to see which of them fits the problem best). When in doubt, make an educated guess.
You may bring a silent, pre-programmed calculator to the exam. A calculator is essential to solving the majority of exam problems. Always make sure that the calculator and its functions/operation is familiar prior to test day. Keep in mind that some problems may be solved using either English or SI units in the morning session. However, only SI units will be used in the afternoon session.
Seeking Right Study Guide Praxis II To Push Your Way to Success
Posted by admin in case study, Reference and Education, Standardized Tests on January 5, 2012
Become ETS Praxis II test taker, I’m sure you must be very aware that the cost of the test is not a small amount. Therefore, I am also sure that you do not want to repeat the test again after failing it. However, many candidates failed Praxis II annually. Want to know why?
This is because the test taker does not have a lock to pass the test: test preparation guide quality! If you are interested in your ETS Praxis test pass at a time, then read on for tips on getting yourself a perfect Praxis II study guide for use in your test preparation.
Do not Be A Fool: Do not Compromise on Quality
In your quest to get your hands on the perfect II study guides for Praxis test preparation, you will realize there are thousands of study guides available out there, and it could make deciding which one (or people) to get a very difficult task. This would help to know which ones you should avoid to narrow the range of your choice.
If you’re wondering, some candidates Praxis tests may suggest downloading a free online test guidelines. However, I would not push it as if you download it online for free, how convinced you that the quality of this study guide is almost even good? Can you really believe that this guide was written by an experienced writer?
Many test takers who rely on their free exam preparation guides found online has been met failure as the content knowledge they gain from these guidelines is not enough to make the cut during the exam. So unless you do not have a penny to spare for quality study materials and do not mind settling for less, stay clear of this guide for free (well, you do not have to take the Praxis II test if you even consider staying less)!
Also, make sure to thoroughly research the quality and success rate of this exam preparation guide before you decide to buy it. Many companies give a false claim that the Praxis II test preparation guides published by them is comprehensive and the best in the market, but these claims are nowhere near true. So always research first! If the test taker to complain about a particular study guide, do not even think about using your own unless you want to fail!
Deciding On A Good Study Guide Praxis preparation for your studies
For starters, you should get yourself a study guide ETS (Educational Testing Service of themselves) to study for the PPST, PLT and subject assessment tests in the Praxis teacher certification exams. Many first took the successful candidate has consensually agreed that the study guide has been very helpful during the review of their test preparation. However, this guide should only be a supplement to your primary study guide.
To ensure that you invest in the study guides are the best quality, remember to make sure that it is up-to-date, published for the current year Praxis exams, written by an author who has had years of experience in dealing with the Praxis content, and also contains exercises enough tests so that you can not just read to your knowledge, but also practice.
Do not assume that expensive is always the best guide, sometimes, the best test preparation guides are cheap and manufactured by small companies that do not have a very popular brand names. It’s your responsibility to hunt around to make sure that you only get yourself the best of the best.
Your Praxis II study guide is the key to the success of your learning, so do not compromise to get a top notch for your exam preparation. I hope you find the perfect guide Praxis II study!
Study Guides Creating Interactive Learning Fun
Posted by admin in case study, Early Childhood Education, Reference and Education, Standardized Tests on January 2, 2012
Make Your Own Fun, Interactive, Study Guide
How many nights have you sit with your child and finally their vocabulary words and definitions with them? How long do you sit there and ask them to repeat the definition of questions about each word? There’s no reason you should have an interactive learning with your child for long periods of time. Everyone wants their children to do well in school, but with so many activities and large families, mothers need to be cut in order to take care of everyone. I spend too much time learning with my kids, and my duty is ignored. I want my child to do well in school and could not tell him “no” when he asked me to help him learn. Because I spend so much of my time studying, I came up with a great way for my child to learn on their own. This study guide is very easy to make, that before long your child will make it without your guide.
Preparation Study Guide
You will need the following items in order to develop these guidelines, the study of interactive and fun:
1. Vocabulary words and definitions that are sent home by teachers
2. A scanner / copier
3. Scissors
4. Ziploc bags
Steps To Making Study Guide
1. Make copies of your child’s vocabulary and definitions.
2. Save a copy of the original to the side.
3. Cut the vocabulary words and definitions in the strip. For example: You should have a strip that looks like: Volcano – an opening in the earth’s crust where lava.
4. Once you have all your vocabulary / definition of strips cut, you will need to cut the vocabulary words from the strip so you have stacks and stack of vocabulary definitions. You may need to be creative in cutting this strip apart depending on the format of the book the original study. For example, if a definition is two lines long, then make sure you cut all the strips vocabulary as a single line so your child can not see that the words of a larger vocabulary fits the definition that takes two rows. It is easiest to cut the strips apart if you can cut each strip of the same size. Your child may try to “section of this guide it back together” like a puzzle if it is proved that a certain word in accordance with that definition because of the size of the strip.
Learning With Your New Guide
1. Have your child mix the pile strip definitions and put them all on the right side of the table in a vertical row.
2. Have your child mix the pile of vocabulary words and then put them all on the right side, separated from the strip definition.
3. Your child is now ready to match words to definitions. When he / she thinks they answer correctly, you can check their answers with the original study guides. Soon, they will be able to check their answers without your help.
Children learn in different ways, some do best by listening, while others do better by seeing or reading their material. In order to meet both learning styles, be sure to go to the vocabulary words with your child when they feel that they have mastered over the study guide activities.
Review Your Interactive Guide With Your Kids
Once your child feels they have mastered their words and definitions, review this guide with them.
1. Give your child vocabulary when you take a pile of pile strip definition.
2. Read each strip definition and have your child choose the correct vocabulary of his / her pile of words.
3. Swap the stack with your child, and test them again by reading the definition and ask them to choose the right vocabulary. You can choose to place the correct words to the side and just work on that do not fit anymore or working with all the words until you feel your child is ready to test them.
You will be amazed at how well this works and how much time this will save you! Your child will love this activity and must learn their words quickly. After they finished studying, they can continue this activity in the Ziploc bag so they do not lose any of their strips before studying again.
I stay at home mom with two boys. I teach fifth grade, looking forward to going to work everyday and love the interaction with students and parents. After my first child, I decided the best for my family if I should stay home and not return to teaching until my son got older. Well, here I am, a mother of two and still at home, not in the classroom. I’ll let you in on a little secret …. I do not intend to return to class. I enjoy staying at home with my children and knowing that I could be there when they need me without making me angry boss takes a holiday.