This prep course contains brief, self-paced lessons on a variety of strategies and practices for teaching children in elementary school. The course also provides accessible, clear information on delivering this content effectively in a classroom setting.
Overview
Syllabus
- Ch 1. About the NES Test
- Ch 2. Language Development & Emergent Literacy
- Ch 3. Teaching Word Analysis, Phonics, Spelling & Fluency
- Ch 4. Understanding Literary Texts
- Ch 5. Structure & Literary Devices in Prose
- Ch 6. Informational, Expository & Technical Texts
- Ch 7. Understanding & Teaching Persuasive Texts
- Ch 8. Graphic Communication
- Ch 9. Reference Materials & Proofreading in Writing
- Ch 10. Conventions of Standard American English
- Ch 11. Processes & Conventions of Verbal Communication
- Ch 12. Effective Writing & Speaking
- Ch 13. Basic Concepts of Government & Economics
- Ch 14. Principles of U.S. Citizenship
- Ch 15. Forms & Characteristics of Government
- Ch 16. International Relationships & Foreign Policy
- Ch 17. Functions of Economic Systems & Free Markets
- Ch 18. Global Effects of Exploration, Trade & Revolution
- Ch 19. Modern World History
- Ch 20. Historical Analysis & Interpretation
- Ch 21. Geography & Earth History
- Ch 22. Reading & Understanding Maps
- Ch 23. Social Science Research Fundamentals
- Ch 24. Overview of Major U.S. & World Conflicts
- Ch 25. NES Elementary Education Subtest 1 Flashcards
- Ch 26. Reading Comprehension & Vocabulary Skills
- Ch 27. Processes & Modes of Written Communication
- Ch 28. Characteristics of Ancient Civilizations
- Ch 29. Numeration, Number Sense, & Mathematical Operations
- Ch 30. Prime Numbers, Composite Numbers & Divisibility Rules
- Ch 31. The Least Common Multiple & Greatest Common Factor
- Ch 32. Place Values, Ordering Fractions & Decimals
- Ch 33. Rounding & Estimating Numbers
- Ch 34. Arithmetic & Estimation Using Decimals
- Ch 35. Mixed Numbers & Fractions
- Ch 36. Solving & Graphing Rational Numbers
- Ch 37. Rates, Ratios & Proportions
- Ch 38. Percents
- Ch 39. Exponents
- Ch 40. Scientific Notation Math
- Ch 41. Basic Concepts of Probability & Counting
- Ch 42. Strategies for Math Word Problems
- Ch 43. Tools for Representing Mathematical Concepts
- Ch 44. Calculating & Interpreting Statistical Data
- Ch 45. Algebraic Patterns, Equations & Functions
- Ch 46. Equalities & Inequalities
- Ch 47. Properties of Geometric Shapes
- Ch 48. Converting & Graphing Units of Measurement
- Ch 49. Area, Perimeter, Surface Area & Volume
- Ch 50. Life & Zoological Sciences
- Ch 51. Plants, Biomes & Genetics
- Ch 52. Taxonomy & Evolution
- Ch 53. Components of the Solar System & Universe
- Ch 54. Weather, Climate & Geologic Systems
- Ch 55. Music, Drama, Theater & the Arts
- Ch 56. Health & Fitness in Children
- Ch 57. NES Elementary Education Subtest 2 Flashcards
- Ch 58. Scientific Method, Inquiry & Data Analysis
- Ch 59. Physical, Earth & Space Sciences