If you are preparing for a teaching career in Massachusetts, passing the Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure (MTEL) Communication and Literacy Skills (01) test is an essential part of the certification process. This easy-to-use e-book helps you develop and practice the skills needed to achieve success on the MTEL. It provides a fully updated, comprehensive review of all areas tested on the official Communication and Literacy Skills (01) assessment, helpful information on the Massachusetts teacher certification and licensing process, and the LearningExpress Test Preparation System, with proven techniques for overcoming test anxiety, planning study time, and improving your results.

"This invaluable resource offers three MTEL Communication and Literacy Skills (01) practice tests with complete answer explanations, review of all tested reading and writing subject areas, plus helpful information on the MA teacher certification process." --

Are you ready to teach? Don't let a certification exam delay your career. Practice for the real exam with this 84 question and 2 constructed response practice test that covers the core content found on the MTEL Communication and Literacy Skills 01 teacher certification exam.

Aligned specifically to standards prescribed by the Massachusetts Department of Education, this guide covers principles of reading comprehension, vocabulary, critical thinking and study skills, writing mechanics, and correct grammar usage.

What makes this book different is that its author KNOWS this exam. He has worked with over 1000 students since 1999 on the MTEL. Most MTEL books are written by professors who have never personally worked with any MTEL student. How can they really know about this exam? Many books and Internet products are actually written for other states' exams. They only CHANGE THE COVER to read "MTEL." This book was created with you in mind. People with learning differences, those who need help with ESL, and many others with and without special issues have had great success with ETI’s programs and study materials—our students' passing rates increase over 500%. The curriculum is straightforward and concise, and it builds upon itself to help with the learning process. The students who have been through ETI’s MTEL (Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure) programs since 1999 say that it is the best in Massachusetts. They know; they have been through them all. The author's over 1500 students have offered experiences, suggestions, and feedback that are integrated in the strategies and skills presented. This book is important because it includes all of the skills you need to pass this exam. Nothing extra is included, and everything that is included is essential. The strategies are tested and approved by hundreds of test takers who have provided feedback and novel ideas over the last ten years.

Aligned specifically to standards prescribed by the Massachusetts Department of Education, this guide covers principles of reading comprehension, vocabulary, critical thinking and study skills, writing mechanics, and correct grammar usage.

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Get Licensed and Get Teaching! MTEL Communication & Literacy Test Prep Puts Teachers in a Class of Their Own! New! Seventh Edition! Nationwide, more than 5 million teachers will be needed over the next decade, and all must take appropriate tests to be licensed. REA gets you ready for your teaching career with our outstanding library of Teacher Certification test preps! REA’s new test prep for the MTEL (Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure) Communication & Literacy Skills Test (Field 01) was designed for prospective educators seeking a Massachusetts teaching license. Teacher candidates typically take the MTEL as they are nearing completion of, or have completed, their undergraduate work. This new edition is fully aligned with the standards of the Massachusetts Department of Education and is based on the most recent (2009-2010) test specifications. The book contains in-depth reviews of all the topics covered on the Reading and Writing portions of the exam, including: Vocabulary Reading skills Written mechanics Grammar Chapter drills with detailed explanations of answers reinforce the specific skills and abilities needed for the test. Three full-length practice exams feature every type of question, subject area, and skill tested on the MTEL exam. Our practice tests replicate the multiple-choice and open-ended portions of the official exam, allowing you to assess your skills and gauge your test-readiness. Comes complete with test-taking tips and a study schedule that builds confidence and gets you ready for the exam! If you’re training to become a Massachusetts teacher, this test prep will take you to the head of the class! REA books and software have proven to be the extra support teacher candidates need to pass their challenging test for licensure. Our comprehensive test preps are teacher-recommended and written by educators who have mastered the test and the related program of study.