The Best Coaching and Study Guide for the Nystce (Teacher Certification Exams)

Rating:
Summary: not for the exam
Review: This book gives a decent review of the field of education, and if that's what you're looking for, go for it.
But if you're trying to study for the ATS-W, I wouldn't bother. The writers of the book don't even seem to care that the readers are preparing for a test- the questions are nothing like the real exam- not even close. I mean, the NYSTCE publishes sample exams and the authors of this book don't even try to copy the format of the essay question! The review of material will not help much on the exam either, though like I said, it's pretty good.
Fortunately, there's a great book out there which focusses completely on how to pass the exam, which I was lucky enough to by in addition. The Kaplan "NYSTCE: Complete Preparation for the LAST & ATS-W" is what you need if you want to prepare for the exam.
As for the LAST, it's mostly reading comprehension. Not too hard but very hard to study for so don't waste too much time trying.
Good luck.