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Summary: Great Overview and Breakdown of the CSET
Review: I read the book cover to cover and passed all three sections with no prior education background. I am not sure why the other reviews are so scathing. Supplemental reading is definately recommended, but this is a real all-in-one study book that covers almost every topic you will need to know. It also helps you assess your trouble spots and strengths. Its the best thing out there!
For additional reading check out the Hersch books: "What your __ grader needs to know."
Good Studying!
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Summary: 2 Thumbs up for Cliffs Notes; 2 Down for Teaching Solutions
Review: I thought the Cliff Notes was a good study guide to start with. It gives a nice overview of the contents (maybe not as detailed-but hey) and it gives some sample tests in the back, so it was a big + for me. I had a good feel for how the CSET would test me out in terms of the format of the test. Although I had to use "What my XX grader needs to know" to supplement my studies, I found the CLiff's study guide a helpful tool.I also purchased the Teaching Solutios CD (cateachingsolutions.com) and it is a total bogus product! Watch out for this product, cause the material is not relevant to the CSET AT ALL. They have weird fonts all over the material, they have NO sample test or sample test questions, and the content is nowhere near what the CSET is testing. This is one of those internet scam companies, so watch out. I deeply encourage serious customers to do an internet online search about this product, to re-verify what I am saying (if you think I'm making this up). If you had already purchased this product, file a complaint with your credit card company, and have it removed and blocked from your account. Just my thoughts ...
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Summary: You have to really read and review the material to pass
Review: I used this book three months prior to taking the 3 cset multilple subjects tests. It took that much time for me to read all of the material covered in the book! Don't expect to read through the book one week before the test and ace the exam. You'll be covering alot of material and will have to remember alot of it. This book is comprehensive, well organized and breaks down the material covered into palatible slices. Just start early with it and like me you will be able to pass the cset tests in the first go!
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Summary: Same material as previous MSAT book... and typos
Review: I was given this book as part of a test prep class, and had to supplement its contents with extensive outside reading -- consider the Hirsch books, the "Everything You Need to Know About..." series from Scholastic, online encyclopedias, and the Usborne published books to up your knowledge. Also, I discovered by accident that much of this book is copied VERBATIM from the Bobrow-published MSAT study guide. Even though the test is supposedly different, and the science supposedly easier, this book is almost identical to the MSAT test prep book. Which makes you wonder why they couldn't fix the numreous typos between publications... Haven't taken the CSET yet, but I know I wouldn't feel prepared relying on this book alone.
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Summary: Same material as previous MSAT book... and typos
Review: I was given this book as part of a test prep class, and had to supplement its contents with extensive outside reading -- consider the Hirsch books, the "Everything You Need to Know About..." series from Scholastic, online encyclopedias, and the Usborne published books to up your knowledge. Also, I discovered by accident that much of this book is copied VERBATIM from the Bobrow-published MSAT study guide. Even though the test is supposedly different, and the science supposedly easier, this book is almost identical to the MSAT test prep book. Which makes you wonder why they couldn't fix the numreous typos between publications... Haven't taken the CSET yet, but I know I wouldn't feel prepared relying on this book alone.
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Summary: What a disappointment and waste of money
Review: I've taken the test for the CSET multiple subject, and I can honestly say that the Cliff's book is really poorly edited and drafted for the CSET multiple subject. I'm not sure where the poster who was hyping about the book is coming from, but you really need to look into other resources to study from. The practice tests in the Cliff's is NOT representative of the actual test. The official CSET website is a good way to go. Keep your chin up, save your money, and do well on the exam.
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Summary: Read the Reviews
Review: I've taken the test for the CSET multiple subject, and I can honestly say that the Cliff's book is really poorly edited and drafted for the CSET multiple subject. I'm not sure where the poster who was hyping about the book is coming from, but you really need to look into other resources to study from. The practice tests in the Cliff's is NOT representative of the actual test. The official CSET website is a good way to go. Keep your chin up, save your money, and do well on the exam.
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Summary: Find Ways to Supplement Your Studies
Review: It's not a bad idea to include this book in your studies. Yes, the reviews are primarily true-that being that the content is just too light and that the sample test are way different from the real CSET test.
Beef up by using E.D. Hirsch's, Scholastics, and going online to some of the educational websites. It's not a bad idea to order some of the new ones that are coming out (although it seems that some may be worse than the Cliff's). You need to get your hands on MORE resources so that you can walk into the testing room feeling confident that you will pass it.
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Summary: Doesn't cover the CSET
Review: Not helpful and wish I had something else
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Summary: You'd do better to use a AP, SAT, or ACT Prep book...
Review: Not only did I get the book, but I took the lame course. Fisher (the second author) so much as admited that his book is the best because it is the only CSET book currently available. Both the book and the course fall far short of the material covered on the actual exam. I am a past MSAT taker and 1st time passer-- I unfortunately have the pleasure of having my MSAT score not count due to new CA regulations, and was confident that the information required for CSET success was less than that required for MSAT due to the oversimplifications in the Bobrow and Fisher text and course. Should I have to take the test again I will utilize more specific content materials. Perhaps, AP course materials are better suited to study? Good luck. I hope you find a better study guide than this one. Please, don't buy this book.
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