Cliffs Notes CSET Study Guide
Cliffs Notes CSET
Multiple Subjects is undoubtedly one of the most popular CSET
Study Guides on the market. Here we provide a thorough
review of Cliffs CSET to help you decide if this is the right
study guide for you.
If you're looking for a great
deal of information, Cliffs CSET has it. At well over 500 pages,
this guide gives a very broad survey of the material you'll find on
each Multiple Subjects subtest. Some of our clients found the
amount of information presented in this book to be useful when used in
conjunction with the more focused outlines given in our free CSET Study
Guide, while others felt the amount of information given in Cliffs
Notes CSET guide was simply overwhelming.
In reviewing this book, we
have found that one of the best features of Cliffs CSET is the two
full-length practice exams, which include answers and explanations for
each problem. While we have found a few errors in these CSET
practice exams, for the most part, they include questions that are
very similar to the actual exam and explanations that are (generally)
clear, correct and useful. For those seeking additional
practice, these tests can be a good supplement to those provided by
NES and the free CSET Practice Test
provided here on our website.
Examining Cliffs CSET's
lengthy review sections, you'll find that some content is simply an
extensive list of facts that, while relevant, are often laid out in a
"laundry list" fashion that makes them difficult to contextualize and
absorb. This is particularly true of sections such as History
and Language Arts, while other sections are a bit more
student-friendly.
Most of our clients that
used this guide have told us that Cliffs CSET worked well as a
"starting off point" in studying for the CSET Multiple
Subjects Test, but that Private Tutoring or CSET Prep Classes were the key to helping
them fully understand the concepts presented.
Also, a note of caution
regarding using the Cliffs CSET guide: You should not simply rely on
studying the two practice tests in preparation for the CSET.
Chances are, you will receive very few of the same questions that
appear on these tests. While these practice tests are valuable
tools in gauging your progress and becoming familiar with the
test-taking process, they by no means represent a comprehensive look
at the subject matter that you'll encounter on the Multiple Subjects
Exam. If you want to ensure that you are learning all the key
concepts needed to pass, we suggest consulting the Content
Specifications provided by the California Commission on Teacher
Credentialing, or taking one of our CSET
Prep Classes.
Overall grade: B+
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Cliffs CSET Multiple Subjects
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In
summary:
Cliffs CSET covers a great
deal of information, though not always with enough clarity and detail
to be effective. Some clients thought the guide was
overwhelming, while others found it to be a useful resource when used
in conjunction with Private Tutoring or
CSET Prep Classes.
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