Communication And Quantitative Skills

Includes 12 competencies/skills found on the CQST Communication and Quantitative Skills test and 100 sample-test questions. This guide, aligned specifically to standards prescribed by the New York Department of Education, covers the sub-areas of Reading; Writing; and Mathematics.

The National Teacher/PRAXIS Examinations are designed to provide objective measurement of the knowledge, skills and abilities required of teachers. The test results are used for the various levels of teacher certification: initial, qualifying, validating, statutory, incremental, promotional and/or supervisory.

The New York State Teacher Certification Exams (NYSTCE) are required for all candidates seeking licensure in the State. The NYSTCE series consists of many different tests assessing skills and abilities necessary for teachers. The Passbook(R) for the Content Specialty Test in Communication and Quantitative Skills Test (CQST) provides hundreds of multiple-choice questions in the areas that will likely be covered on your upcoming certification exam, including but not limited to: vocabulary and spelling; interpreting text and graphs; grammar, punctuation and sentence structure; basic mathematics; and other related areas.

The National Teacher/PRAXIS Examinations are designed to provide objective measurement of the knowledge, skills and abilities required of teachers. The test results are used for the various levels of teacher certification: initial, qualifying, validating, statutory, incremental, promotional and/or supervisory.

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