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The paramount objective in reproducing mail to me is to let prospective candidates know that they are not alone in their "unique" circumstances! Chaps routinely write to
* seek "career" advice
* inquire about preparing for the CSET
* request solutions for a Math problem that befuddles them
* find out more about my Q Banks for the 3 Subtests
* ask about how to order the Q Banks
* inform me of the success they derived from using my materials!
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--- Sudipta Gupta wrote:
> Hi Jay,
> Just wanted to show my appreciation for your
> incredible web-site and your amazing Q bank.
> I took the Nov 1st, Subtest 1, exam, and got thru
> very easily and I owe it all to your extremely
> helpful Q bank. I'm intending to take Subtest 2
> in a couple of months and would like to
> purchase the necessary materials from you.
> I'll mail the check as soon as possible.
> Thanks again for all your help/suggestions/tips
> regards,
> sudipta
--- Ellen Westlake wrote:
> Mr. Ramaswamy:
> I passed the CSET Subtest I! Thanks for your excellent
> study materials.
> Now I am starting to study for Substest II and I have
> received your Question Bank and Solutions. [EDITED]
> Thanks.
> Sincerely,
> Ellen Westlake
--- Marjorie Bradley wrote:
> Jay,
> When I returned home last night, [the Q Banks] were on the
> doorstep. Thank you for sending the information
> and for your quick response to my inquiry. I look
> forward to going through all of your materials and
> hope to pass the first time!
> Sincerely,
> Marjorie Bradley
--- Karen Armstead wrote:
> Hi, Jay:
> If you recall, I bought a bunch of stuff from you for
> CSET prep, Subtests I and II. I got word today [EDITED], that
> I finally passed Subtest I. It's supposed to be the more
> difficult of the two subtests required for the foundation-
> level credential, and in this sense, I feel I'm "over the hump."
> This is to let you know I couldn't have done it without
> you, and thank you from the bottom of my heart.
> I am also writing to pass along a suggestion or two, which
> would take you a minimum of time and effort to implement,
> and which might make it that much easier on the next
> slob in my position who stumbles onto your website :)
> Now, the simulated constructed-response problems in the
> front of your Subtest I Question Bank are lovely. I spent
> a lot of time with them in the first several months of my
> preparation, and they're really great. But you know what
> ultimately helped me the most on the test? It was having a
> friend use your guidelines to compile your practice
> multiple-choice questions into practice tests, then give
> them to me to take. I really wish I had done this
> much more seriously, sooner. It may have saved me lots of
> time and anguish.
> How about including a "How to Use the Question Banks"
> discussion prominently, either on your website, or in the
> materials themselves? Or perhaps it was there all along, and
> I didn't see it...
> Your multiple-choice questions are superb. They're
> thoughtfully designed and life-like -- in contrast to those in
> certain self-help materials I got from the bookstore--and
> I appreciate that you've included enough of them to
> actually allow users significant practice with the test
> format. Which the practice sets in all the precalculus textbooks
> in the world aren't going to provide. Your materials are a
> mite expensive, compared to what you find in the bookstore,
> but are they a value? Yes, I believe they are. Am I going to
> recommend you to others in my position? Yes, I believe I will.
> Am I even going to go to a bit of extra effort to publicize
> you--say, approach the local county Office of Education
> about your helpful, still one-of-a-kind products?
> Yes, I may do that, too.
> So, again, Jay. Thanks so much. With Subtest I finally out of
> the way,things are looking much more promising for me
> than they were, and it is with renewed confidence that I
> finally get ready to tackle Subtest II...
> Karen
--- Dan Hung wrote:
> Hi Jay,
> I had used your study guide for the subtest I this past
> summer and ended up passing the test! It was my second
> attempt and I'm glad that I don't have to do it a third time.
> I am planning on taking the subtest II this summer (2009).
> Are you still selling your study guides at this time.
> Dan
--- Mark Prigge wrote:
> I was hoping so because your site seems to be the
> most informative and makes no wild claims other
> than hard work, hitting the math books and practicing
> test questions. I am just now starting on my
> preparations and will be in touch.
> Thanks, Mark
--- Karen C wrote:
> Thanks for the question sets, I have some questions,
> and was thinking about asking for a possible tutoring
> session with you - my mom lives out in [EDITED],
> although I'm in [EDITED] so will be coming and
> going from there for Christmas. I know it's short notice,
> but was wondering if you had anytime Tuesday
> the 23rd, and/or the week after Christmas?
> You also said to e-mail you for a study/review guide.
> Thank you,
> Karen C
--- Anne Walton wrote:
> Hello Jay:
> My voice joins the others who said " how they encountered
> Qs that were very similar to those they found on the
> test and how comfortable they felt as a consequence
> of their painstaking and meticulous preparation. "
> I consider your packet of information (journal entries
> from the website, extensive 41 sets of problems and
> answers, final two extensive emails) to be an answer
> to my prayers. I am certain I would not have performed
> nearly at the level that I did without them.
> I only got your question bank two weeks prior to the test.
> I spent at minimum 8 hours / day for 10 of the next
> 14 days (quite a juggle with my busy family of five!)
> working through the entire packet. Complimenting
> this exercise was my referencing several texts,
> the UCI CSET prep open-courseware and the OCDE book
> containing some practice notes and problems also.
> Your timely phone call one day (when your emails
> couldn't get through) when you helped me with the
> Chi-Squared analysis filled in one remaining gap.
> I took a generous amount of time taking just the one
> sub-test on Saturday. I worked and reworked problems
> to double-check. I have to say that I felt very confident
> about my answer to each of the multiple choice,
> save one.
> And I found all four of the Free-Response Questions
> to be do-able. So many of the problems were similar to
> what I had seen in your pack and having 'practiced'
> with a variety of techniques of solving and proving
> outcomes, I felt very fluid in applying those same patterns
> to the test questions.
> Here are my remembrances of some problems from the
> test. I preface it by saying again, that so many of the
> questions were similar to what you had in your packet.
> Certainly don't remove any problems from your
> packet. They were more than sufficient. [EDITED]
> I will let you know what my score is when I receive it.
> The statistics from the link you sent today regarding
> passing percentages are dismal for math. The high scores
> for some other subject matters help to explain why
> friends I know who took other subject areas seem to think
> that the CSET is no big deal...
> I must say that I walked out of the test feeling very
> confident.
> Thanks in good part to your materials which informed
> my diligent study.
> So thank you.
> I will be contacting you soon to purchase the Subtest I
> materials. I expect to take that exam in November.
> Anne Walton
> PS. I will be happy to contact the OCDE to make them
> aware of your materials. I think you are aware that
> there is a link to your site on one of the first pages of the
> math UCI Open courseware, which is how I discovered
> you the first time.
--- Melissa Jones wrote:
> Jay,
> First of all, I want to let you know that I took
> 2 1/2 weeks off of work to dedicate myself to
> your question bank for Subtest II (Geometry/Statistics).
> I gotta tell you, I was so confident when I arrived
> at the test site. In fact, I had just enough time to
> spread the word about your excellent and resourceful
> website to 4 people. All of them were asking each
> other what kinds of study materials were used to prepare
> for the test, and none of them had a concrete resource.
> Furthermore, this test was about the 3rd or 4th time
> taken between all of them.
> Therefore I decided to butt in and tell them
> about your magnificent website and at that moment
> I had nearly everyone's attention who were holding
> graphing calculators!! Some of them wished they
> met me a month ago :)
> Jay, I answered all four of the response questions
> first and then targeted the MCQ's afterwards all
> within 4 hours and 9 minutes. I actually understood
> the questions term-for-term and not staring into the
> ceiling while tapping my nose with the pencil!!!
> Of the four responses, only 1 was dedicated to statistics
> (as you stated), the other three were of course based
> on geometric shapes.
> Of the MCQ's I counted about 6 fill-in-the-blanks based
> on theorems, a handful of transfomation problems,
> 3 statistics, 4 on combinations, permutations, and
> exponentials, and the rest on miscellaneous questions.
> Oddly, I did not have one matrix problem.... oh well.
> Now I must prepare for the Subtest I in September.
> Thank you, thank you, thank you for existing on the face
> of this earth!!
> Melissa Jones
--- Lawrence Flon wrote:
> Well, first of all, I am quite glad that I decided
> to only take Subtest I. We started at 2PM, and
> I finished at 5:30PM. I would not have had sufficient
> time to take Subtest II.
> Your problem sets were very helpful, and right on
> for most types of questions.
> Larry
--- Leslie Froisland wrote:
> Hi Jay,
> It has been a rather stressful month for me. Unfortunately,
> my plan of studying for four hours daily was pushed aside
> when [EDITED]. Timing is everything. I was behind to begin
> with and I could not make up this additional lost time.
> Needless to say I did not have the 'heart' to focus much on
> preparation. However, I did manage to get through the
> geometry test fairly competently and I did manage
> a response to all 4 essays. Perhaps I will squeak through.
> I did manage to go through the proof section in your
> test II bank, and the first 5 or 6 sets or problems.
> One of the proofs (if not more) was identical.
> Leslie
--- Lorna Williams wrote:
> Hi Jay,
> Your question bank rocks! One long question, and two
> MCQ's that I would not have been able to answer without
> it! Also, the abstract algebra notes were right on the
> button and helped me with the first free response. I'm
> feeling pretty confident as I was able to give reasonable
> answers to all 4 free response Qs.
> Anyway, I'm ready to take on SS III and am wondering if
> you have a question bank for it? with solutions? If so,
> the check will be on its way tomorrow!
> Cheers,
> Lorna
--- Jacob Fuller wrote:
> Hey Jay, I just wanted to update you and ask a quick
> question. I passed subtest turn the last go around thanks
> to your materials. This time I am looking to knock out
> Subtest 1. [EDITED]
> Jacob
--- Michael Miser wrote:
> Greetings Jay,
> My name is Michael Miser and I am writing to
> inform you that with the aid of your study questions
> and anwers I was able to pass the CSET I: Algebra &
> Number Theory on the very first try! Thank you very
> much, I have already ordered the second set for
> CSET II: Geometry and Statistics and already looked
> over the material just to see what it had to offer,
> and once again I am very pleased. Thank you, thank you,
> thank you.
> Much Gratitude,
> Michael Miser
--- Sid Khoshoo wrote:
> Hi Jay,
> Btw, you have an uncanny insight into what's one the
> test. I think I passed, at least I'll be dissapointed if I don't.
> Your material rocks--especially since studying hard
> is a prerequisite.
--- Rachel Lucas wrote:
> Jay,
> I need your help I have tried to take the geometry
> CSET numerous times on my own and the highest I have
> scored is ### [EDITED]. I need to pass it in July but my
> finances are tight so I am not sure if I can afford to
> have you tutor me. How much are your question data
> bank maybe I can purchase those and if I get stuck I
> can get help from you and possibly
> get a couple hours of tutoring.
> Thanks
> Rachel Lucas
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--- Elena Johnson wrote:
> Dear Jay,
> Thank you very much for your Q-banks. I purchased them
> for the subtests 1 and 2. I had just one month to study, did
> my best to study for both, but had to give up. I focused just
> on the subtest 2 and passed it. It was pretty hard.
> Thank you a lot for the email the day of the test!
> I appreciated it a lot later!
> Now I am studying for the subtest 1.
> Your q-banks give me hope to pass it as well.
> Sincerely,
> Elena
--- Kelly Lemay wrote:
> Hi Jay,
> I ordered study guides from you for Subtests I and II,
> and I just wanted to let you know that I passed them
> both! I took them separately and passed each on the
> first try. In case you're wondering, I used mainly
> Schaum's Precalculus and Schaum's Geometry before
> using your study guides to review. I don't think I'll
> be taking Subtest III, but if I do find that I need to
> I'll contact you again.
> Thanks a lot!!!
> Kelly Lemay
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--- Don Skeels wrote:
> Dear Mr. Ramaswamy,
> Thank you so much for your continued help. I am very
> excited about your material and I am CERTAIN I will
> purchase the next two Q-banks as I need them to
> prepare for the second and third CSET tests.
> Your material is a GREAT way to "study up" for these
> CSET exams.
> Thanks again!
> Don Skeels
--- Mark T wrote:
> Dear Mr. Ramaswamy,
> I received the questions and solutions
> yesterday. I looked over the materials and
> I'm happy that I ordered them. Without them
> I don't think I would be able to pass the tests.
> At least now, I know what to study and
> have a fighting chance to pass both tests.
> With much appreciation,
> Mark T
--- Carlos wrote:
> I am writing to you to purchase the list of
> cset questions and answers for Algebra subtest 1.
> Please let me know what to do.
> Thanks
> Carlos
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--- Sam N wrote:
> Dear Jay:
> My name is Sam, I have registered for the CSET
> (Subtest 1) Algebra which will be on May 19/07.
> I live in [EDITED], CA. I need the Q bank along with
> the detailed answers (worked out solutions) for
> CSET Subtest1 (Algebra).
> As you can see there is not much time left so I was
> wondering if Ican meet with you ASAP and take the
> material personally.My phone Number is [EDITED].
> Please respnd ASAP by phone or email.
> Very best regards
> Sam
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--- Phil Mangiacaracina wrote:
> Found out that I passed subtest I … one question
> was an exact duplicate of one from your Q set [EDITED].
> Phil
--- Jennifer wrote:
> Hi,
> I am wanting to take the single subject math
> subsets 1 and 2 to supplement a multiple
> subject credential. My goal is to teach middle
> school math so that I can be one of those teachers
> that enjoys math that I never had in school.
> My question is that I don't know where to start.
> I don't know which websites to go to or which books
> to buy, etc. Your site looks very promising, but I
> just don't know where to start. I am currently a
> student at Cal State [EDITED] and have been taking
> math classes every year, but they are aimed
> towards math methods rather than learning new
> material. I am a pretty fast test taker so I would
> like to take both sections in July.
> Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks so much.
> Jennifer
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--- Michelle Carruthers wrote:
> Hi,
> I was wondering if you offer one-on-one
> tutoring. I have taken the math CSET
> Subtest II twice and did not pass. I really
> need some help. I have to pass the test before
> the fall because I need to start either my
> student teaching or an internship by then,
> or else I will lose a scholarship the APLE
> program has offered me. I graduated from the
> University of Redlands in [EDITED].
> I would be willing to pay for your tutoring
> services. Thank you for your time.
> Sincerely,
> Michelle
--- Jacob Fuller wrote:
> Jay-
> I am preparing for the CSET and I was hoping
> to order some of your question banks for each
> test I am taking. I am in Riverside, and I would
> love to start study this weekend, if possible.
> I am looking at testing in May or July. I am
> currently a [EDITED]. I started at the 2nd semester
> and I will be finishing out the year. I would like
> to teach again next year. So, I have to pass these
> CSET tests. I have heard good things about your
> resources.
> On your website, you mentioned that you might be
> willing to meet in a mutually convenient location.
> I would be very excited to do that, if that is something
> you still do. Thanks for the help and I look forward
> to meeting with you, if possible.
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--- Khader wrote:
> Hello,
> I want to thank you for listing type of materials
> to get to prepare for CSET math. I found the info
> useful, took my CSET I and passed it first try.
> However, I do not think I passed CSET II. I think
> I did well on the multiple choice section, but did
> poorly on the constructive response section, and
> need to retake it for sure. Please let me know what
> prep materials you have and how to get it.
> Thanks
--- Angel C wrote:
> Dear Jay,
> I am preparing to take the Math CSET Subtests I
> and II on March 17. I was wondering if there are
> any textbooks that you could suggest I use to study
> from. The last math class I took was the first semester
> calculus four years ago in high school. I ended up
> getting a 5 on the AP test for it. However I have
> not studied math since then and would need to refer
> to a textbook rather than just sample questions since
> I need to relearn everything. I will be applying for
> grad school soon so a passing or a close to passing
> score is absolutely necessary for admission.
> Any other suggestions would also be helpful.
> Thank you.
> Sincerely,
> Angel C
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--- Indira Kandaswamy wrote:
> Hi Jay,
> I took Subtest1 yesterday. Your Q bank and solution set
> really helped me. I appreciate whatever you are doing.
> I hope that I can move on with Subtest2. So I would like
> to buy your CSET Math Subtest2 practice Questions
> and solution set. I am mailing the check today. Please send
> them soon. I appreciate your help.
> Thank you,
> Indira
--- Rebecca Lee wrote:
> Hi Jay. I just wanted to let you know
> that I passed Subtest II. I took it in November.
> Currently I am preparing for Subtest I, which
> I will be taking January 20. Thank you for all
> the problem sets you prepared. Soon I may
> be inquiring about the question bank for
> Subtest III.
> Rebecca Lee
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--- Keith H wrote:
> Jay's Q-Bank effectively covers a broad area
> of the subject matter. I bought both cset I
> and cset II materials, and I could pass both tests
> one after the other. His method should be effective
> specially for those who have not had math for
> many many years(my case, more than 20 years)
> because they need the reinforcement of
> numerous repetitions. I highly recommend it.
--- Aubrey Meyers wrote:
> Hi Jay,
> I just wanted to let you know, I received my
> e-mail scores from Section 1 of the CSET.
> I passed! Thank you so much for all your help,
> and really appreciate all your continued help
> for Section 2.
> Aubrey Meyers
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--- Megan A wrote:
>Hi Jay-
> I was wondering if you had received my check yet.
> [EDITED] I got my results back for Subtest II today
> and I passed! Your questions were great, and now I
> need Subtest III. Please reply and let me know that
> you got this email. Thanks!
Megan A
--- Matt wrote:
> Hello,
> Thanks for your resouces. Your website is a God send.
> I am trying to prepare for the math cset and
> looking for the best possible way to prepare. Since
> my background is in econ, I am concerned that I
> don't have the proper foundation to just begin
> studying formulae then take the test. So my question
> to you is, what classes would you recomend taking,
> say at a junior college, to best preapre for the cset
> math?
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--- Danna Kipnis wrote:
> Jay-
> I was just trying to reach you to tell you my
> scores on Subtest 2. I was very excited as
> I received 4 pluses on the geometry multiple
> choice, 3 pluses on the statistics multiple choice
> and 4 pluses on the free response section.
> I guess I did better than I thought! Pretty good
> for a non-math major don't you think!!!
> Thank you for all your tutoring and questions
> banks. I could never have passed Subtest 1
> and Subtest 2 on the first try without your
> assistance. I came to you having not done any
> significant math in nearly 25 years. In nine
> intensive weeks you prepared me for Subtest 1,
> and in another seven weeks for Subtest 2.
> While part of my success was due to my diligent
> studying efforts, a significant amount was due
> to your extraordinary teaching and the extremely
> representative questions in your question banks.
> You were my counsel and cheerleader, and I full-heartedly
> recommend you, your website, and your study
> materials to anyone interested in becoming a
> math teacher in California. Thanks again.
> Danna Kipnis
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--- Sharon McCorkell wrote:
> Jay:
> I wanted to say thanks so much for putting
> together your web site on the math cset. The
> first time I took the cset I passed subtest II
> and failed subtestI . I used your suggestions and
> passed subtest I on the second try. That's all I need
> for now, because I don't need to teach calculus at
> my school. Your site was the only source that
> made any sense. Thanks again!
> Sharon McCorkell
> King High School
> Davis, CA
--- Key-sup Hong wrote:
> Hi Jay
> [EDITED] Well, the test I took on Sunday was
> a fair one, and I could answer all of them.
> Your prep materials worked beautifully for me.
> By studing your materials I gain confidence in
> the preparation for the test.
> I may tell your more about the test when I see you.
> Thanks
--- Richard J wrote:
> Dear Jay,
> I have received your Q Banks shipment and the
> subsequent email documents. I am very pleased
> with the material and have been using it extensively. [EDITED]
> Thank you.
> Best,
> Richard J
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--- Robert S wrote:
> Sorry that it took me a day but I drop the check
> in the mail today. Keep your eyes open for it.
> Thanks a lot for the materials. Good Stuff.
> Robert S
--- Esmeralda Godoy wrote:
> Dear Jay,
> I used the subset 2 study material and it was a
> great help. I especially found the worked out
> problems to be beneficial. I was wondering if you
> have the answers for the subset 3 Qs
> available. If so please let me know.
> Thanks,
> Esmeralda Godoy
---Doug R wrote:
> I passed the subtest II on Sept 16th and
> would like to say thank you for all of your help.
> I have passed both and am now concentrating on
> credential program.
> Thanks again,
> Doug R
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--- Tony W wrote:
> Hi Jay,
> I passed the subset I test on 9/16 and your Q
> bank/solutions gave me the direction to
> prepare for the test with limited time.
> I am studying for subset II now.
> Do you have solutions for the Statistics portion of
> the Q bank? Is there a new update for the Geometry
> solutions?
> Thanks
> Tony W
--- Patrick St. John wrote:
> Jay,
> The [CSET] beast is slain!
> Thank you for everything.
> Patrick
> PATRICK
> COOL, CA 95614
> Examination: 111 CSET Mathematics Subtest II
> Status: Pass
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--- Rosemarie Madarang wrote:
> Jay,
> First of all, I would like to thank you for allowing
> me to use use Qs bank it really helped me a lot.
> I looked at the unofficial result of Subtest 1
> and I passed it. Hopefully I will also pass the
> subtest 2 on Sept 16, 2006. Thanks for your great
> advised that I rather take it one at a time because
> [EDITED]
> Once again thanks for your help!
> Rosemarie
--- Robert G wrote:
> Dear Jay,
> I just wanted to let you know that I passed the
> Algebra Subtest I on my first try. Your study guide
> was definitely invaluable in my preparations.
> Thanks for the good work.
> Sincerely
> Robert
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--- Humberto wrote:
> Hi Jay: I passed substest II - your material helped
> a lot. As soon as I pass subtest I, I'll contact you
> for the Calculus Qs. Cheers! I am off to have a
> nice cold beer!
> humberto
--- Bert Merlo wrote:
> Hello JAY,
> This is Bert Merlo if you remember (you tutored me
> on Math Sub-test 1 in july for about three weeks)
> I have been busy and I wanted to see if I passed the
> test before I continued on to Geometry and
> Statistics or just needed to continue on with
> Algebra.
> Well here is the update I just found out that I
> passed sub-test 1. Everything you said would be on
> the test was there. I really appreaciate your help
> and I was wondering if we could start on geometry
> if you can fit me into your very very busy schedule.
> thanks again for getting me through the first test.
> Bert
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--- Patrick St. John wrote:
> Subject: The beast is on his knees
> Jay,
> There is hope!
> I passed subtest I and will take subtest II in
> September.
> [Original Message]
> PATRICK S.J.
> Examination: 110 CSET Mathematics Subtest I
> Status: Pass
--- Pam P wrote:
>Hi Jay,
> Yvette Lane at U of Redlands suggested that I
> contact you. I am registered to take the Single
> Subject Subset I for Algebra in September.
> I plan to do the Subset II for Geometry in
> November. I would like to work with you to
> discover what areas I am missing.
> I have taken each of the subsets twice and failed
> by less than 30 points each time. I am a little
> frustrated and am not sure what to study now.
> I am working problems daily, but it doesn't seem
> to get me over the top. Can you help me?
> Thanks for your time.
> Have a great day!
> Pamela
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--- Rich B wrote:
> Hi Jay,
> I checked out your website and it looks great. I
> have been a electrical engineer for quite some time
> and figured that I would pass the test the first time.
> How wrong I was. I was not prepared for the type
> of questions on the exam. After viewing your site,
> your Questions were right on.
> Any chance [EDITED] and send out the material
> tomorrow. If you agree, I'll send out my check
> on 7/15/06 as well this way I can have the material
> by 7/18 and take the test on 7/22.
> PLEASE CALL ME and LET ME KNOW.
> I'll be waiting for your call.
>Thanks …..Rich
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--- Chris V wrote:
> Hello Jay,
> I am Christopher and I have seen a lot of promising
> results from other test takers using your system.
> I passed subtest I after having taken it twice. I
> bought the Xam book and was so disappointed
> with it; it didn't help me anything. What a waste of
> money :( I also took subtest II and failed once.
> I will take subtest II for the second time in
> September 2006. I would be more than happy to
> send you the money for:
> CSET Subtest II: Geometry / Statistics Q Bank
> PLUS workout solutions for geometry Qs.
> Is it okay if I send you money order or cashier's
> check? Which do you prefer? As soon as I pass
> subtest II, I will order the calculus package from
> you.
> Let me know asap so I could send you the money
> order or cashier's check right away. Thank you.
> Chris
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--- Tim H wrote:
> Dear Jay,
> [EDITED] ...thank you for your support in this
> venture; I had to pass that test to have the job I'd
> been offered (I guess they wanted me, but only if
> I have a credential--funny), and I owe it in part to
> you that I did pass. Unfortunately, I don't know
> any individuals who are likely to take the test,
> since I didn't approach my credential through a
> traditional route, but I'll certainly shout your
> name from the rooftops as much as possible.
> Sincerely,
> Tim H
--- Humberto S wrote:
> Thanks Jay, your the best! Just recieved the notes
> and solutions. The new edition subtest I is a
> masterpiece-I especially like the multiple choice
> questions. I'll let you know what I see on the test
> when I take it in September. Thanks again!
> Humberto (future Jaime Escalante).
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--- Aubrey Meyers wrote:
> Dear Jay,
> I am currently preparing to take the CSET
> Mathematics subtest 1 examination in September.
> Your site has been very helpful to me in
> selecting test materials, but I cannot find very
> many sources for sample questions on this
> particular subtest. I see that on your site you
> offer sample question books for the CSET, and I
> wanted to ask you if the book you are offering
> that has the 800 questions is for the entire test,
> or do you have a sample questions book for each
> section of the exam. Also do you still sell the
> books? Any information you can provide is
> appreciated.
> Thank you,
> Abby
--- Key Sup Hong wrote:
> I ran across your site recently. I would like to take
> a look at your material as soon as possible, and
> purchase possibly both set I, II. I live in [EDITED],
> so I think I can go over to your house in Moreno
> Valley, and meet with you.
> I plan to take the test in a month.
> My email: [EDITED]
> Please let me know.
> Thank you.
> K. Hong
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--- Daron C wrote:
> Dear Jay,
> MAN! I JUST ROCKED THAT CSET!!!!!
> I could do 29/30 multiple choice and all 4 SCR.
> Your questions are SO much harder than the actual
> test, that I just breezed through the actual test. I
> started pumping my fist at some of the questions
> and was ecstatic when I saw the 4 SCR's!
> Thanks for making that study guide!!! EVERYONE
> should use your guide!
> Blessings,
> Daron
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---Eunice P wrote:
>Hi Jay,
> Yes, I took the subset I test in May. Because I
> couldn't prepare much for the test, I thought
> I failed it. However, I actually passed. I used
> your Q-banks mainly as a study guide and it
> proved to be very useful. That's why I am
> ordering your Q banks again for subset II.
> Thank you!
>Eunice
---Sonia G wrote:
> Hello Jay, I found your site while looking for
> materials for the SS Math cset. I've taken the
> subtest one and did not pass (202) last March. I
> live in [EDITED] and need more help so I can
> pass subtest I and II on July 22. Do you have any
> sessions open?
> I am a credentialed [EDITED] teacher by training
> but want to teach part time at my children's
> middle school next fall. They have offered me the
> job, I just have to pass the test!
> Sonia
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---Daron C wrote:
> Hi Jay!
> You might be my answer to prayer! I was growing
> ever the more disheartened as I ventured into
> simply finding something that will help me
> pass the Subtest I until I bumped into your site.
> I tried "Ace the CSET" online prep at acethecset.com...
> their site SUCKS!!! Totally inane, irrelevant material
> with no customer service that left me totally pissed
> off for having lost $40. The XAM guide is like 6th
> grade math, I tried http://www.mo-media.com/cset/
> and immediately asked for a refund because there
> is absolutely NO CSET Subtest I math content.
> I also tried http://www.cateachingsolutions.com/cthsisimabsu.html
> and also immediately asked for a refund b/c:
> 1) there was no download button, and 2) their
> material and customer service suck as well. Add
> me to your "Feedback" section to WARN OTHERS
> about these sites.
> I am going for my foundational math single
> subject credential, and if I don't pass on July 22,
> 2006, I won't have a job next year at my current
> school despite sparkling endorsements from both
> of my administrators, parents, and students.
> I have passed Subtest II, and did well on the
> Multiple Choice section on Subtest I last year, but
> couldn't answer any of the SCR's! Please send
> my books out ASAP! Hopefully you'll get my check
> by Sat. or Mon. latest, and I'll get the books by
> Wed. next week???
> THANKS for all you do!!!
> Daron
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--- Tim H wrote:
> Dear Jay,
> Not that I have official certification of it, but I
> did pass the CSET Math Algebra test yesterday,
> thanks in large part to your website, Q bank, and
> in-person suggestions. I am very fortunate that
> you do what you do to help us pass.
> I do know for sure that I got 22 of those MCQ's
> right and did passably on 3 of the Free-Response
> Q's. So, I am celebrating, and again thank you for
> your help.
> Sincerely,
> Tim H
---Sacha Hall wrote:
> Hi Jay,
> Thank you for all of your work. I've heard that
> your study material is the only accurate guide
> for the test. I was just offered my dream job, but it
> requires me passing the Sub-test I and II on July
> 22nd. I'm actually leaving town on [EDITED] and
> will be [EDITED] until [EDITED].
> If there's any way I could get the guides delivered
> before the 28th it would be so appreciated.
> I'm going to send you two checks. One for the
> amount of [EDITED] that will cover the normal
> cost for two tests and another check for [EDITED]
> to cover the cost of a rush order. Please rip up
> the [second] check if its impossible to get the
> guides to me by June 28th. I am going to walk over
> to the post office right now and mail you a check in
> the fastest way possible.
> Thank you, Sacha
> How You Learnt About This Site: Word of mouth
> from other people who have taken the test
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--- Annette W wrote:
> Jay,
> Thanks so much for your more than thorough response
> to my questions. I have bookmarked your page.
> I imagine you might have a full-time job just writing
> back e-mails and such.
> I will send a check for [EDITED] for the two subtest
> booklets (Geometry/Algebra) and for the Solutions
> Set (plus shipping/handling).
> I learned [about you] through my friend
> who had great success using your webpage.
> Thanks much Jay!!!
> Annette
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---Gilbert S wrote:
> Jay:
> Sorry it took me so long to reply, but I just received
> my CSET results for Subtest I and I PASSED. Thanks
> for your study guide.
> I know it helped.
> Gil S
--- Lambert Merlo wrote:
> I live in [EDITED] and I am looking for someone to
> tutor me so I can Pass the CSET soon.
> Would you be able to help me, just let me
> know what your price would be for private lessons
> and when we can start. I will do the traveling.
> Thanks for your time
---Chris Overstreet wrote:
> Jay,
> Thank you for your prompt response! The main
> reason for my concern is that I had just purchased
> CSET prep material from another site and never
> received instructions for download. Neither have
> they responded to my emails. So, again I thank you.
> I will be sending a personal check for [EDITED]
> (Qbank,Solution Set, and shipping)
>Chris Overstreet
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--- Jimmy Bova wrote:
> MR. JAY,
> No problem. I shall expect your materials in the
> next 10 days. I trust you. It seems you have a
> British sense of humor. Either way, I enjoy your
> humor on your site. I am really looking forward
> to your materials. Sincerely,
> Jimmy Bova
---Chin S wrote:
> Hi Jay,
> Thanks for expediting this material. I really
> appreciate it. You should receive your check
> soon. I sent it yesterday.
> Chin
--- Brenda Collins wrote:
> Jay - I graduated from Cal State [EDITED] in [EDITED]
> and have not used much algebra since that time...
> I need to pass the CSET for my teacher credential
> program. I am interested in talking with you
> about your packets for sale and/or if you tutor for
> the test. I used to be very good in math but am
> clearly out of practice from so many years away
> from practically applying it, so I need to brush
> up. I have been studying and took a class with
> Nat'l Univ before the May 20th test. Unfortunately,
> I ran short on time and didn't do a good job on
> the responsive parts at all. I need help! Let's
> chat. Thanks in advance.
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---Paul Grimes wrote:
>Hi Jay,
> Good news, I finally passed the algebra Subsection.
> Now I can add Foundational Level Math to my
> credential. I had a good year [EDITED], got excellent
> observations and will be offered two business classes
> along with Geometry next year. My credential is
> Business with supplementary in math.
> Thanks for all your help.
> Paul Grimes
--- Maritz V wrote:
> Hi Jay!
> What I need is a tutor. I am a graduate of engineering
> so I've had a lot of math subjects (ages ago!)
> but since I have been more into computers at
> work, I have forgotten most of them already.
> and I want to take the cset for math.
> I'm hoping I can teach at least middle school math.
> Any advice?
> Ms. Maritz
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---Abdul Q wrote:
> Dear Jay
> I am sending you [EDITED] for Q Bank + Worked Out
> Solution + Mail Expenses, as per requirenment.
>; Please send me Qbank subset II.
> Let me inform you, I had passed Subset I, of
> course with a partial help of your Q bank.
> Thanks
> Abdul Q
---Flora L wrote:
> Hello Jay Ramaswamy,
> I just received my score back from the first
> CSET Math exam and I guess I did end up
> passing. I didn't feel confident that I had passed as
> I had mentioned earlier as I felt I missed many
> of the simple questions since I had concentrated so
> much on the harder Algebra concepts as covered in
> the database of questions.
> Now that I received the pass, I'm interested in
> taking the 2nd CSET Math exam. I would again like
> to purchase your material. How do I go about
> purchasing this material for the 2nd CSET Math test?
> Thanks!
> Flora L
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--- Judy C wrote:
> Hello! Once again, your information and study
> material was right on. I took subtest II today and I
> don't want to jinx myself, but I think I did pretty
> well. Surprisingly, the [FR Questions] were all fairly easy.
> The multiple choice questions were a little more
> difficult for me, but I think I got most of them. [EDITED].
> Nothing sticks out as being surprising. If you want
> any more details, let me know because come
> Monday or Tuesday, I will probably forget it all!
> Again, thanks for you great material! I was very
> prepared and the only thing I studied off of was
> your stuff! You were right about the calculator --- pretty
> much needed for simple calculations and sin, cos
> stuff--that's about it! I will let you know when I
> find out my results! Thanks!
> Judy
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--- Stan L wrote:
> Hi Rajesh, I am finding your materials for subtest 2
> an excellent way to preprare for the upcoming CSET
> test. It is very thorough in in subject matter and is
> much like the practice CSET distributed at their
> website.
> I am VERY INTERESTED in obtaining subtest 1
> (algebra). Would next saturday at the RIVERSIDE
> LIBRARY be a good day to meet again? The next
> CSET is scheduled for May 20 saturday.
> Thanks again.
> Stan
--- Cyntia N wrote:
> Jay,
> Thank you again for your site. I’m pleased to
> say that I passed subtest II, thanks in part to the
> information in this site and practice questions
> I purchased from you. Now that I have two subtests
> under my belt, I feel confident that I can master
> the material for subtest III. Expect to hear from me soon
> …I will be purchasing the practice questions
> for subtest III. From experience, I know that
> I will maximize the value of my prep time by
> using the practice questions and by studying the
> textbooks you recommended. They are terrific
> resources.
> Cynthia N
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--- Stephanie W wrote:
> Hi Jay
> I have one semester on calculus in college
> over 20 years ago. I am practicing using the
> high school math book. The plan is to take Subtests
> I and II.
> Do you have a crash course available, or could
> you suggest classes or books for me to use?
> Books would be easier, however, I do need a
> resource in case I "get stuck" on a concept. I usually
> don't have problems in math, except for
> an engineering analysis course I took in
> college.
> You seem to be a fabulous resource.
> Stephanie W
--- Kathy N wrote:
> Hi Jay
> It's me, Kathy. I bought the cset subtest 2
> from you with the answer booklet. I just wanted to let
> you know that I passed the second subtest (Geometry).
> Even though I didn't study for the statistics
> part (cause I forgot to), I was still able to do well
> enough to pass.
> Thanks so much for your help!
> Now, I will be studying for the 3rd subtest. =)
> I will let you know how that one goes.
> Sincerely,
> Kathy
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--- Sid S wrote:
> Hi, Jay,
> I talked to the credential guy at CSUSB
> and he recommended their prep class for
> the math foundations and for the math advanced.
> I called ASAP and haven't heard back
> from them yet. If you have information, I would
> love to know how to proceed.
> I haven't taken a math class in 50 years. However,
> I have taught statistics in a behavioral science
> department for about 25 of those years. [EDITED]
> I have always been very good at math. I went
> to Caltech (majored in what was then the relatively
> non-mathematical area of Neuroscience).
> Subsequently got a PhD from UCLA [EDITED].
> Over the years, I became less and less interested
> in the research I was doing and drifted
> increasingly into statistics and eventually into
> a career in industry.
> Are you still teaching at CSUSB? If so,
> please tell me about reasonable sessions I
> could take from you "ASAP". Is it
> reasonable for me to take all three exams
> at once? When? If not three, then two? When?
> I finished the Lamar algebra and trig review in two
> sittings and it all started to come back to me.
> Does that mean I could do well on test 1 or do
> I need more? I haven't done a Euclidian proof
> since high school. Is there a good review
> somewhere? I thought it would be a snap for
> someone with my background, but your website
> has made me a little nervous. I will be
> happy to buy whatever packages you
> think I need, but it's been so long since
> I've taken this stuff as a student. [EDITED]
> Please give me guidance. I look forward to
> meeting you.
> Sid R
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--- Dorrie Bevins wrote:
> Hi!
> I ordered both the Algebra and Geometry
> CSET preparation guides, and passed both
tests on the first try!
> Thanks for the great help!
> I would like to order the Calculus CSET prep
> from you, if you are still doing this sort of business.
> Could you send me the cost and any other
> information I need to know? Thank you!
> Dorrie Bevins
--- Robbanie Smidebush wrote:
> Dear Mr. Ramaswamy,
> I just wanted to let you know that I passed both
> the Algebra and Geometry CSET exams! The results
> are "unofficial" but I hope still accurate.
> I plan to take the Calculus CSET in July and will contact
> you soon to purchase that problem set.
> Thank you for your wonderful materials!
> Robannie Smidebush
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--- Pete J wrote:
> Dear Jay,
> I took the test yesterday. I believe I may have
> passed it but only the final report will tell.
> Anyway, about your message. Thank you but I did not
> see your message until today. I was so busy cramming
> other stuff that I had completely ignored everything
> else...including my email.
> Now that it is over, I must say they did have
> something similar to the second set of problems you
> mentioned.
> I will keep in mind your information should it become
> necessary to repeat the test if I did not pass this
> time.
> I am so tired right now that I am going to rest for a
> few days. I expect to be contacting you in the future
> in preparation for Subtest II: Geometry and
> Statistics.
> Thank you so much for your efforts. NO ONE has been
> as diligent as you in trying to help me prepare.
> Again thank you and I will be in contact in the
> future.
> Sincerely,
> Pete J
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--- Cynthia K wrote:
> Jay,
> I just obtained my Math Subtest I results…and
> I passed! I'm oh so happy that I purchased your
> Q bank and used it to prepare for the test.
> Thank you for being such a great resource.
> I'll certainly recommend your site to others.
> And now back to studying for Subtest II
> using the Q bank I purchased from you.
> I feel much more confident about this subtest anyway,
> but passing Subtest I takes much of the fear
> out of my prep time. Thank you again.
> Cynthia
--- Judy C wrote:
> Hello! I wanted to let you know that I just
> found out I passed subtest 1. I purchased your
> material for that, now I need to purchase
> your material for subtest II. Can you let me know
> how to do that?
> Also, I don't have a calculator---what kind do
> you think is sufficient for this test?
> Thanks a ton!
> Judy
--- Nicholas N wrote:
> Hi Rajesh,
> Thanks for all of your assistance. Your Q bank helped
> tremendously and I'll let you know how things turn out.
> I was curious to know what constitutes a passing score
> for each subtest?
> Thanks again,
> Nicholas
--- Peter B wrote:
> Hi Jay,
> I am preparing to take the CSET exam in early November
> and am interested in your question bank. A few questions:
> What happens if you fail the test the first time? How many
> times can you take it? What is a passing grade? Do you suggest
> taking all three subtests at the same time? Or is it okay to
> take the first two and pick up the third one later? I'm starting
> teaching on a provisional contract next week and was told I
> need the CSET to be able to enter the District Intern Program (LAUSD).
> I will need the sample questions as soon as possible.
> What's the best way to get them. Right now I am interested
> in sections I and II along with the solutions document.
> I can't seem to find any sample tests anywhere.
> Thanks for your service.
> Regards,
> Peter B
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--- Murray S wrote:
> Great site -
> I've seen a lot of different book recommendations for
> Subset 1 and 2; before I go buying many different books,
> based on your expertise can you advise me on the specific
> books I should get for both subsets. I will only be
> taking subsets 1 and 2, so I only need those resources.
> Many of the concepts will be new to me, so the better
> written the book, the better for me.
> Thanks.
> Murray
--- Hilary P wrote:
> I am so excited to have found your site! I love its
> energy and I feel encouraged already and I have only
> read a little bit of it. But I am sooo glad you are in
> southern cal.
> I have to take the first 2 subtests in spring or
> summer of '06. I am starting back at school to get my
> credential this February at Redlands U.
> I would like to be part of a study group, and after I
> start school and meet other math teacher hopefuls, I
> would definitely be interested in a tutorial session.
> Also, I tried to find the CSET prep course at CSUSB
> and my need for instant gratification (cause at the
> moment I am really excited!!!) was not satisfied. What
> department is it offered through?
> Thanks! I'm going to get back to your site
> now.
> Hilary
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--- Dave B wrote:
> Innovation Guy,
> Your web site appears to be a great resource. I am
> currently a credentialed teacher in the Los Angeles area, and I have been tasked
> by my principal to teach 7th and 8th grade math. In order to obtain my
> authorization in foundation math, I need to pass subtests I and II by the
> end of summer '06.
> I would like to take subtest I in January and II in March
> (or earlier if possible). I would be interested in arranging tutoring
> with you if possible.
> Able to grasp math skills fairly quickly, but a little
> rusty College Calculus, in 1995. Pass both subtests by July 2006
> Available most Saturdays and Sundays (I can work around
> your schedule)
> Thanks,
> Dave
--- Katrina N wrote:
> Hello there,
> My name is Katrina and I have been taking
> subtest II for 2 years now. I have already passed
> subtest I. I cannot complete my credentialing status
> until I pass subtest II. I am planning on taking the next exam in Sept.
> Looking at all options for my preparation!
> thanks
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--- Simon L wrote:
> Dear Jay:
> I got your email on a CSET website...
> I am a psychology major, but I have completed Calculus through
> sequences (third term Calc.) in College.
> I have also taken Diff e.q. at a community college.
> Do I have a reasonable chance of passing the CSET Math
> Section I and II, and possibly III ? What should I do to prepare?
> I have not yet taked Linear Systems or Vector
> Calculus. I have taken one Physics course.
> Kindest Regards,
> Simon
--- Shelley E wrote:
> Hi Jay,
> I just registered for the CSET and found your info. on
> A to Z Teacher Stuff. It's a good thing I'm not taking the test until March!
> I was not able to access the Practice Questions link
> on the easyjournal site, I would like to purchase your set of
> questions (I'm planning on taking all 3 subtests).
> I'm questioning my sanity at this point, I haven't
> taken a math class in 30 years!
> Thanks for all the good stuff,
> Shelley E
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--- Cathy M wrote:
> I read your posts on atozteacherstuff.com and visited
> your website. I graduated college many years ago, in 1994 with an
> Economics major from UCLA. The last math course I took
> was a year of Calculus my first year of college. I would say I remember
> quite a bit of Algebra, some Geometry and probably no Trig and Calculus.
> It came easy to me back then, but its been many years since
> I have seen any of the material on these tests. I'm
> interested in passing Subset 1 and Subset 2. I would
> probably hold off on Subset 3 at this time since its been so many
> years since I've studied this material. What types of tutoring
> are you offering and how achievable is this for someone like me?
> My background has been in business, finance and
> accounting. I've always been a good test taker. I passed the
> CBEST test many years ago. I have been told that I must pass
> the CSET test before I can get into any credential program.
> I would appreciate any advise or information you can give me.
> Cathy M
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--- Frank V wrote:
> Hi,
> I've read your posts on http://forums.atozteacherstuff.com/
> and saw that you're
> having a prep course in Riverside. Although it's a
> schlep for me (I live near USC), I should probably
> consider it. When, where, and how much?
> Additionally, how much for your extra questions?
> I passed the CSET Multiple Subjects tests on the first
> try, am a generally good test-taker (good short-term
> memory I guess), and taught college-level stats courses
> during my graduate education. Having said that, the
> highest level of math I've had is geometry in high school
> (18 years ago). I would like to work towards the
> Fundamentals of Math credential which only requires I
> pass Subtests I and II. What are you thoughts re:
> chances of success?
> Thanks,
> Frank
--- Timothy M wrote:
> Hello Jay,
> I am ordering The Algebra Q Bank. I scored a 201 on the
> July test (second attempt), so I have to do a little more
> work, and your Question banks sound really good. I am
> taking a geometry class now, so I will order that Q Bank
> in the next month or so. Great Web site! I will
> definitely let teachers in my district know about it.
> Timothy
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--- Shelley E wrote:
> Hi Jay,
> CSET test dates are currently available through July 22,
> 2006, according to the website. I'm scheduled to start
> student teaching in the spring, so I'm hoping the March
> test date will give me time to study, pass and start
> student teaching on schedule.
> Thanks for all the helpful info., I ordered the textbooks
> you recommended on "Alibris", the prices seemed very
> reasonable. I will be ordering your test questions after
> perusing the books.
> Thanks again for all your help!
> Shelley
--- Mike W wrote:
> Jay,
> I would like to buy the Algebra CSET packet
> including the detailed solutions for $100. I am actually
> only 12 minutes away from your listed address. Can I
> come pick up the packet this weekend if I bring a check?
> Mike
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--- Carol P wrote:
>Hi Jay,
> Thank you for responding to my e-mail. I will look forward to receiving
> the Q Bank this week.
> As far as tutoring...I'd like to look over and study your Q Bank for
> a couple of weeks, compile my questions, THEN come see you for
> tutoring. My kids go back to school on Monday, August 22nd.
> When they are in school is the best time for me to come,
> but you are probably working.
> If not, we will have to look at doing it on a weekend.
> Please let me know ASAP.
> Thank you,
> Carol
--- Robert G wrote:
> Dear Mr. Ramaswamy,
> Thanks for your quick response. I should be ordering soon.
> Thanks also for your website. I'm glad I found it when
> I did, otherwise I probably would not of known where to
> begin. Probably like a lot of people taking this test
> I've taken my share of upper level mathematics courses
> but I graduated about 10 years ago and feels like I'm
> starting over again. It's amazing how quickly and
> enjoyable it is studying a second time around though. I
> feel I'm gaining a deeper understanding of concepts I
> just vaguely understood in high school in college. I
> ordered a pre-calculus book you recommended and will work
> my way through that and then take it from there. I'll
> probably work through the book before I start tackling
> your test type questions because like you said in one of
> your articles I don't want to be studying TO the test.
> Wish me luck!
> Sincerely,
> Robert
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--- Mike W wrote:
> Jay,
> Hi this is Mike, I met with you about the CSET math packets.
> I checked out my scores today and I was
> completely shocked. It turns out that I passed Geometry
> and Algebra. I was surprised with Geometry, but I was
> shocked with Algebra, because I did not have time to do
> the short answers.
> And I really do want to buy your Calculus packet. Please let me know
> if this is possible.
> Mike
--- Rachel L wrote:
> Your site is very useful!! I studied it religiously as I
> prepared for the geometry test. I am desperate to pass
> since I will find out tomorrow if I am going to teach on
> Emergency waiver which is until I can pass and get my
> intern credential! Thank you for your help - it is greatly
> appreciated!
> Rachel L
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--- Aimee C wrote:
> Dear Jay,
> Thank you for all of your help. I took the test this
> last Saturday and your syllabus was helpful. I had a
> free response question on Taylor Series, and I wouldn't
> have taken the time to memorize the formula had I not
> seen it on your syllabus. (I was convinced I didn't need
> it, but memorized it at the last moment!)
> I really found the Calc test to be much easier than the
> other tests. Thank you for keeping me from spending all
> of my time trying to derivate/integrate really difficult
> trig problems, I was able to spend more time studying
> things that actually were on the test.
> Hopefully, I will pass, and I wanted to thank you for
> putting information out there about the CSET that people
> desperately need! Hopefully, I won't need to ask you
> anymore Calc problems!
> Thanks again.
> Aimee
--- Carol P wrote:
> Dear Jay,
> Thank you so much for your time yesterday.
> I really appreciate it and I feel that I can pass this time with your continued help.
> 1) I will be looking forward to your solutions in the mail sometime this week.
> 2)I will definately want to set up at least 1 or 2 more 2 or 3-hour tutoring sessions.
> Thank you,
> Carol
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--- Robert G wrote:
> Thanks for your information about the CSET.
> Regards,
> Robert
---Chris R wrote:
> First-thank you for your site. I have been
> looking for this type I just stumbled on your website.
> It doesn't come up
> easily with a google. If you could do anything
> about that, you would probably get many more hits.
> Anyway-to my question. Reading between the lines,
> it seems that one can pass each subset by getting about 24
> choice questions and doing decently on 2 of the free
> response answers. Is that true? Also, do your question
> guides have the answers? I am just starting to prepare and
> don't plan to take the test until November at the earliest.
> One final comment....from your description of the
> test, I wonder how many of currently credentialed math
> teachers could pass it....Food for thought.
> Thank you -
> Chris R
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--- Yolanda M wrote:
>Mr jay:
> I need preparation for the CSet III which I am
> planning to retake in September to get my full
> credetencial in Math.
> How helpful is your calculus booklet? Does it
> have answers? What do you suggest to prepare for this test.
> I bought the geometry booklet from you and the question on
> your booklet were harder than the real test so I did pass
> easily. Do have any suggestions for this test?
> Hope to hear from you.
> YOLANDA
--- Carol P wrote:
> Dear Jay,
> First, thank you so much for all the help you provided.
> I do THINK that I did OK. I will let you know.
> Thanks again, and now I need to start studying for the
> Algebra/Number Theory. Can you help with that? I'd like
> your questions and explanations/solutions. Do you sell
> those too? The test is offered in September, but I'd
> like to get started studying soon.
> Carol
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--- Bill OC wrote:
> I heard about your website from corrrespondence from you
> on Teachers A to Z. So far it's been very helpful, it's
> just too bad that I found it so close to my test date. I
> know now that I'm a little unprepared for the tests even
> with the large amount of studying that I have done.
--- Bill C wrote:
> I wanted to thank you for all the help that you are willing
>to provide for people trying to pass
> the single subject math tests. I'm taking
> the test this Saturday and if for some
>reason I don't pass, I was wondering if within your preparation
> packets you provide answers for the questions? Also I
> was going over the practice problems that you
> provided for geometry and was wondering if you
> could provide the answers so that I know
> if I did them right. Any help would be great.
> Thanks
> Bill
--- Allison K wrote:
> Jay,
> I received your packet and am working through to the best
> of my ability. I have several questions... First, is it safe to
> assume that whenever height is mentioned in regard to solids it is
> referring to slant height, not altitude? Second, was there supposed to
> be a section
> on Statistics? If so, it was missing from my packet. What
> should I focus my attention on the most when it comes to
> Statistics/Probability?
> Third, logarithms and vectors appear to be my trouble areas, any
> helpful tips on studying these sections?
> Thank you for your time,
> Allison K
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--- Gregory W wrote:
> Good day sir:
> I am interested in purchasing some material from you.
> Would it be possible to get it this weekend some time, as the next
> testing time is a week from this Saturday. I live in Hesperia, but would be
> willing to drive down the hill and meet you some place.
> Thanks
--- Aimee C wrote:
> Dear Jay,
> Thank you for this great list. It is very helpful.
> I have a Calculus question, and I thought that I would
> email you- there aren't that many people that can answer
> calculus questions, I realized.
> I've been studying derivatives of different things- one
> would be of trig functions. For example, find the derivative of
> y=xsinx^2 The answer that I got was (xcosx^2 +sinx^2)2x
> trying to multiply dy/du and du/dx together.
> However, the answer in the back of the book is:
> sinx^2+2x^2cosx^2
> which looks like they don't put parentheses around dy/du
> and du/dx before multiplying together.
> I'm sorry if this is confusing... can you clarify this
> for me?
> Thanks!
> Aimee
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--- Michael T wrote:
> I am inquiring if it is possibe to come to your Moreno
> Valley address to obtain math subset I&II questions
> for the c-set which I will be taking sat. July 16.
> Thank You,
> Michael T
--- Pam L wrote:
> Hi Jay,
> Sounds like you've been in the teaching profession
> for quite a while huh? Just out of my curiosity,
> if you don't mind to share your two cents with
> me here, how is it like to be a high
> school math teacher?
> To be honest with you, I didn't think about pursuing
> teaching as my possible career alternative
> until I spoke with one of the advisors in
> my school, CSULA, earlier this May, about
> getting my teaching credential started in
> conjunction with my MA program in TESOL.
> Until this point, I'm still not too sure about
> becoming a teacher though. I began my MA
> TESOL program in Spring of 2002 while I was
> still working for my previous employer
> which offered me tuition reimbursement
> up to $4000 a year. I did it out of sheer
> sense of self-fulfillment. Then I left that
> company last summer, therefore, took a
> break in my schooling. I plan to get
> back to it this coming Fall, but only to find
> out that they may or may not have the
> classes I need offered in time.
> Then some of my classmates (most of them
> were already teachers) suggested
> that perhaps I could try enrolling into a
> credential program for the time
> being. Fine. So I went up to the advisor
> seeking for her words. My original intention
> was to get a BCLAD/CLAD certificate.
> However, she was more impressed
> with my BS in Math than my MA in TESOL.
> She convinced me. And that's why I
> rushed everything at the last minute,
> registering for June's CBEST and
> July's CSETs.
> Pam
> p.s. Your comments (witty and blunt!) on those
> individuals who have taken the tests over and
> over again are just so true! As a matter
> of fact, prior to your feedback, most of
> the responses I got were pretty
> discouraging, making it sound almost
> impossible to pass all 3 tests at
> once. Or to be more exact, many of them
> have failed not just once but probably twice
> already. Of course, I didn't agree with nor
> believe that the tests are out of reach
> for me. But at the same time, didn't want to
> add insult to injury, either. So I just remain "quiet".
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--- Aimee C wrote:
> Hello,
> I've found your website a breath of fresh air- the
> information available for the CSET is so limited! I was
> wondering if you had any information about how the test
> is graded, the pass rate, etc. I took the test last
> month and am anxiously awaiting my scores (5 more days!)
> but I was hoping that someone would know some stats on
> how many people pass, what the mean score is...
> Another question: This last time, I only took the first
> 2 subtests due to lack of time. Hopefully I passed the
> tests and I will be focusing on studying for the Calculus
> section. Would you say that the resources available for
> the AP Calculus AB/BC tests would be helpful for this?
> Are there topics (aside from the historical section) that
> are not covered on the AP that the CSET would cover? More
> specifically, would the depth of understanding for the AP
> exam be sufficient for the CSET?
> Thanks so much!
> Aimee
--- Theresa M wrote:
> Hello!
> Glad to find your site thru the A to Z forums link. I
> am about to take the exams for subtest 1 and 2 on July
> 16. I will be mailing the check tom. to your address
> (Moreno Valley still?)to order the practice questions.
> How soon will I get it do you think ? I am here in LA.
> Thanks for the help
> Theresa
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---Marc K wrote:
> Rajesh,
> I'm planning on purchasing all 3 sets of your material.
> I feel that it's important to pass the CSET, but also
> important to know the material. I'm interested to get
> your packet. Will you e-mail it, or what format will it
> be in?
> Look for my check over the next few days (I'm
in Northern California).
> Thanks,
> Marc K
--- Dan R wrote:
> Jay
> Last year I took your prep classes at Cal State SB and
> purchased your Geometry support material. I tried both
> tests but focused on the Geometry like you suggested. I
> passed the Geometry but failed the Algebra and have
> failed it once more since then. I'm wondering if you have
> any support material that I might pruchase that would
> help me in my last ditch effort on May 21. Naturally, I
> would appreciate a responce one way or another as soon as
> possible. I am open to any other ideas that might give me
> an edge or help me prepare. If your having trouble
> remembering me, I was the older gentleman with glasses
> and short hair, from Hemet,that you recognized as someone
> that seems to think outside the box. Thanks in advance
> for any help or advice you might share with me and please
> respond as quickly as possible so I can complete our
> transaction and therefore have the maximun time to study.
> Dan R
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--- Dorothy Bevins wrote:
> Hi! I purchased your Algebra CSET preparation guide at the
> end of last year, took the CSET in January, and passed it!! (I just
> found out today!)
> Thank you! I studied every single thing on your list, and it worked!
> Now I would like to purchase your study guides for the
> geometry and calculus subtests of the CSET. I was worried when I
> could not find you on the internet anymore, so I looked through tons of
> e-mail to find your address. Are you still selling the guides?
> > Thank you!
> Dorrie B
--- Jacky H wrote:
> Thank you so much for your response - it was very helpful!
> I will send you a check this week to order the Algebra Q-bank.
> I'm sure I'll be in touch with you as I go through all of these questions.
> Also, can you recommend any textbooks to use for studying for
> subtest 1 and 2?
> Thanks again!
> Jacky
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--- Steve A wrote:
> Hello:
> I read your posts at Easyjournal and was wondering if
> you are still offering questions on Subtest 1
> Algebra. I live in Covina CA and am interest in
> taking the test in March but I need more sample
> material or a review class.
> Thank you.
> Steve A
--- Seth wrote:
> Just wondering if you can help me find that vast database
> of practice tests you mention on you inovation journal website.
> Your info really helped me prepare for (and pass) subtest I. Now on
> to subtest 2!
> Thanks,
> Seth
--- Jacky H wrote:
> Did you get my e-mail earlier this week? I am hoping to
> get information on specific customer reviews of the material (sorry, I'm
> about to take a huge pay cut and I have to be very careful and
> do a lot of research when I spend money!) as well as find out if
> you provide answers to the questions in the question bank.
> Please get back to me as soon as you can.
> Thanks!
> Jacky
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--- T R wrote:
> Hi Jay:
> How r u doing? I passed the CSET, algebra that I took on
> 6th Nov. I paln to take the 3rd one,
> Calculus and trignometry on 22 Jan 2005.
> Do u have ur question bank for that CSET III part too?
> Pl. write to me asap so that I could mail u my check and
> get started with the prep.
> Thanks for all ur help.
> have a good holiday and Merry Christmas!!
> R
--- Mary C wrote:
> I didn't think I had - but I passed Subtest I on Sept.
> 18th.
> I had at least 4 or 5 questions on vectors (none of which
> were of the variety in the "sample test" or anything else I
> was studying).
> Next is Geometry, but I think I will go for March.
> Thanks for your help.
> Mary
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--- T R wrote:
> Hi Jay:
> I passed the Geometry CSET and taking the algebra on 6th
> Nov. Could you pl. give me any suggestions for the test?
> Your material did help me to a good extent.
> Thank you
> R
--- Sage K wrote:
> Hello,
> My name is Sage K and I just recently came across
> your name through another fellow named
> Carl W. He had taken your course or study
> group at Cal State San Bernardino and had spoken very
> highly of you saying that "you were the man." He told me to
> ask you if you were still in the business of tutoring for
> the CSET because you had actually passed all three subsets
> in one sitting. That excites me because I have taken
> the Algebra test twice and failed them both and have taken
> the Geometry tests 7 times and as you can imagine, I am quite
> the apprehensive kind of guy towards these horrible
> flaming hoops! If you are interested I would be happy to
> pay what ever price to meet with you for a like an hour or
> two to go over the test (Around a $100 I was thinking)! I
> am honestly a very desperate test taker right now,
> plus, the going rate for tutoring at most universities is
> around 175 or 200 bucks as you may already know.
> My situation right now with the test is basically
> a do ordie situation! I have to pass both of the first
> two subsets on November 6th or else I cannot student
> teach until next fall. I am trying to pass so I can do
> the student teaching in the Spring session.
> I'm 26 and I am looking forward to getting my own class
> and especially looking forward to getting out of
> the house as well if you know what I mean!
>If there is any chance for us to meet, let me
> know!
> Thank you for your time!
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--- Heather A wrote:
> I am the trainer/HR rep for a company that employs about
> 200 teachers. We have been gathering resources for teachers taking
> different CSET single subject tests, and one of our teachers said that
> your information was the best that he had found. In addition, I
> personally will be taking the first portion of the Math CSET in November,
> and am interested to see how your prep assistance works.
> Thank You
> Heather A
--- Donald J wrote:
> Hello, I would be interested in what you are offering
> to succeed on the CSET Algebra 1 Subtest. Please let
> me know. Thank you!!!!
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--- Stephanie S wrote:
> Hi
> I appreciate your journal site. I am a math teacher who
> didn't need to take these exams to get my credential.
> Now my husband would like to get his credential and we
> don't even know what we are looking at. We are
> interested in anything you have that could prepare him to
> take the test (he is starting with just Level I in Nov,
> will hit level II in March)
> Thanks
> Stephanie S
--- Brooke E wrote:
>Jay,
>I took some of your CSET preparatory classes several
> months ago. I have taken the calculus and
> geometry and passes both. Thanks to you. I now need
> Algebra, Is it at all possible to have you send me some
> clues about what would be on the test? What should I
> focus on?
> Secondly, are you teaching those classes
again?
> Thank you,
> Brooke E
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--- Maile R wrote:
> Hi,
> I found your site, I have taken the subset II in math 3
> times and I have till march to pass it. Can
you help?
> Maile R
--- Carl W wrote:
> Jay,
> Hope your summer is going well.
>Have you conducted any tutoring classes for the CSET
> Calculus/Math History Test? Do you plan to?
> Also do you have, or are planning to have, a set of study
> materials for sale for that test?
> Your materials helped tremendously on the Geometry test. I
am hopeful that I passed it last Saturday. If I
> did it may be time to start studying Calculus.
Thanks,
Carl W
--- Elyzabeth L wrote:
> Hi Jay,
> I wrote down the questions from the free responses.
>...[The Geometry Q] was so easy, thank you for teaching me the
> trick whith parallel lines. If you have the time will you tell me how to
> solve the Geometry 3 and 4 questions, and the Algebra 1 and 3
> questions.
> Thank you Jay for all that you have done.
> Elyzabeth L
--- G B wrote:
> Hello Jay,
> I want to thank you for being such a great tutor.
> Unfortunately, I wasn't able to attend the last session and
> I have a few questions on what to concentrate on for the Algebra test
> coming on March 20.
> I got the book Algebra and Trig that you suggested and it
> is fantastic but I'm not going to be able to complete the whole book by
> March 20. I have thoroughly covered Chapter's 1-4 and would like to know
> which parts of the remainder to concentrate on.
> Chapters 6, 7 and 8 are Trig. Do I need to cover
> anything in these chapters? I did do Chapter 8.3 (Vectors) .
> I plan on completing Ch. 9. Are there subsections in
> Chapters 10 and 11 that are more critical than others?
> Also, Chapter 5 (Exponential and Log Functions); can I
> get away with covering just a few of the subsections or are they all
> critical for the exam?
> I really appreciate your help in narrowing down my work...
> Have a great day!
> Gail B
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--- Delia S wrote:
> Good morning, Jay,
> Thank you very much for your help on Saturday. You are
> a wonderful instructor! Your students are very lucky to
> have you, as are we!
> I intend to take the Geometry test on Saturday.
> Got any hints or problems I should work on?
> Again, thank you for your help. Hope to see you in a
> couple of weeks.
> Delia S
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