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12.9.2008 | Welcome: How to BEST use this site!
Dear Prospective/Aspiring Teachers: Greetings! http://innovationguy.easyjournal.com is the ONLY FREE site loaded with a wealth of material for the CSET Single Subject Math test! I hope that you find this site invaluable in your CSET Math preparation...

12.9.2008 | Need More Practice Questions?
How do you know if you're ready for the CSET? Almost all of you taking any of the CSET Single Subject Math Subtests approach the prospect with considerable uncertainty and trepidation!...

12.8.2008 | TESTIMONIALS & FEEDBACK
What do candidates write to me about, and say about my teaching, this site and my Q Banks?!...

11.25.2008 | The CSET Blog
Random Musings on the CSET Singe Subject Math Tests!

11.24.2008 | ORDER Subtest I: Algebra Practice Test
Think You're Prepared for Subtest I? For long candidates have complained to me that they were unaware of how idiotically difficult Subtest I was! That they were unfamiliar with a lot of the content areas, that the style of the Qs was peculiar...

11.24.2008 | Where Do I Start?
How to get Started for CSET Preparation? Once the laudable decision to become a Middle School / High School Math teacher has been made and one realizes that passing the CSET Single Subject Math Subtests - especially Subtests I and II - are prerequisites for most Credential Programs, one may find the entire process more than a trifle overwhelming and befuddling!...

11.24.2008 | Ordering Information
How CAN one CONTACT me?...

11.23.2008 | SUBTEST II: California Math Content Standards
What are the High School Math California Content Standards relevant to Subtest II?...

11.23.2008 | SUBTEST I: California Math Content Standards
What are the High School Math California Content Standards relevant to Subtest I?...

11.22.2008 | SUBTEST III: California Math Content Standards
What are the High School Math California Content Standards relevant to Subtest III?...

11.20.2008 | SUBTEST I: Trigonometry Requirements
How much trigonometry should one know for Subtest I? Trigonometry makes an appearance in Subtest I in the context of Vectors...

11.15.2008 | SUBTEST I and II: List of Formulae To Be Mastered
What formulae does one need to know for Subtest I? First, I don't recommend that anybody "memorize" the formulae below! Of course, one ought to have mastered them, but preferably through diligent application and practice...

11.12.2008 | Writing Effective Answers to Free Response Qs!
How should Free Response Questions be written? Each Single Subject Math CSET Subtest contains 4 Free Response Questions, each of which is graded on the basis of the answer demonstrating the following 4 performance characteristics...

11.10.2008 | Study Group / Tutorial Services
Do you want to join a CSET Study Group or attend a Tutorial session? In THIS scenario, I am ONLY functioning as a clearinghouse of information, just helping you fellows get in touch with one another via email...

11.8.2008 | SUBTEST II: Statistics Prep Resources
What books do I recommend for the Subtest II: Statistics portion of the Single Subject Math CSET?...

11.5.2008 | Taking THREE Subtests Together? BRAVO!
If you're taking ALL 3 Subtests at one-go, what test-taking strategy is recommended? There are a few candidates - a profoundly cocky and narcissistic bunch, may I add! oh, I only jest: I was one of you, too! - that take all 3 Subtests together in the allotted 5 hours with hopes of passing all of them in 1 trial!...

11.3.2008 | SUBTEST II: Calculator Tips for the TI-83 family
What are the basic commands & functions on the TI 83 family of calculators for Subtest II?...

10.30.2008 SUBTEST II: Statistics Top 6 Concepts to Master
What skills and competencies are tested in the Statistics part of Subtest II? The following are concepts and associated skills you ought to master to do well on the Subtest II: Statistics section...

10.29.2008 | SUBTEST I: Abstract Algebra/Number Theory Prep Resources
How should you prepare for Subtest I: Number Theory / Abstract Algebra? Subtest I consists of Precalculus-level Algebra as well as Number Theory & Abstract Algebra, the most worrisome aspect of which is the latter!...

10.22.2008 | Using Calculators on the CSET
What calculators are allowed on the CSET? GRAPHING calculators - of very spe...

10.22.2008 | SUBTEST II Geometry Practice Questions
Are you prepared for Subtest II: Geometry? Then, have a stab at the following! ...

10.18.2008 | SUBTEST II: Statistics Practice Questions
Are you prepared for the Statistics portion of Subtest II: Geometry/Statistics? Then have a stab at the following!...

10.16.2008 | SUBTEST II: Writing Geometry Proofs the Painless Way!
One of the most challenging - and intimidating - aspect of Subtest II: Geometry, is writing Proofs for Geometric Propositions. Kids in schools HATE proofs universally (!), and I must say that teachers do their tuppence to cultivate such sentiments...

10.15.2008 | Studying TO the Test (rather than FOR it!)
A considerable (~ 10-15%, perhaps even higher) proportion of questions on the CSET are recycled from previous tests. Therefore, if you've taken the Test(s) 5 or 6 times, you'll observe a substantial number of questions to be those you've encountered before!!...

10.10.2008 | SUBTEST III: Calculus & Trigonometry Syllabus
Find below a rather exhaustive list of topics you ought to master for the Calculus-Trigonometry Subtest (III) for the CSET!...

10.6.2008 | SUBTEST I: Algebra Free Response Tips
Typical Free-Response Questions are derived from the following categories of topics and subject areas...

10.4.2008 | SUBTEST I Algebra Top 8 Topics to Master
The following are the 8 MOST important topics and associated concepts/skills you ought to be a Guru at for the CSET Subtest I Algebra...

9.20.2008 | SUBTEST III: Calculus & Trigonometry Practice Questions
Are you prepared for Subtest III: Calculus / Trigonometry? Then, have a stab a stab at the following Qs!...

9.20.2008 | SUBTEST II: Geometry Prep Resources
1. To begin with, any High School Geometry textbook should be good - though some are better than others: see below for my recommendations!...

9.20.2008 | SUBTEST I Algebra Practice Questions
Are you prepared for Subtest I: Algebra? Then, have a stab at the following!...

9.15.2008 | SUBTEST II Geometry: Top 8 Topics to Master
The following are the 8 MOST important topics and associated concepts/skills you ought to be a Guru at for the CSET Subtest II Geometry...

9.12.2007 | How many Subtests should you take at one time?
Some of the f8actors that determine the number of Subtests you want to take at one sitting are:...

9.11.2008 | SUBTEST II: Geometry - 42 Vital Theorems!!
Below are 42 absolutely indispensable Geometry Theorems you ought to master!...

9.10.2008 | SUBTEST I: Algebra Prep Resources
What books do I recommend for the Subtest I: Algebra/Number Theory portion of the Single Subject Math CSET?...

9.5.2008 | SUBTEST III: Calculus & Trigonometry Prep Resources
What books do I recommend for the Subtest III: Calculus/Trigonometry portion of the Single Subject Math CSET? ...

9.4.2008 | About Me and This Site!
About This Site I cordially welcome you to the ONLY web site with Test Prep material for the Math Single Subject Test for the CSET: the California Subject Examinations for Teachers (CSET®). I shall ...

9.4.2008 | General Information about the CSET
This is based on information on the CSET website & is interspersed with my comments and opinions!...


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