CliffsNotes CBEST - BTPS TESTING Ph.D., Jerry Bobrow Ph.D. & 8 more 2021

Overview of the writing section
The writing section

The CBEST writing section is designed to measure the basic skills necessary for elementary school teachers to effectively communicate using standard written English.

Overview of the writing section

The essay writing section requires a basic knowledge of college-level writing to compose original essays on two assigned topics. You will be tested on your ability to accurately read an essay prompt, organize your ideas, and write two college-level essays with clarity and precision.

This chapter will walk you through step-by-step guidelines and strategies to plan, develop, and compose well-written essays. If you feel a little uneasy about this section, remember that you have already written many essays, reports, assignments, and research papers for your college classes. Reviewing and practicing the writing guidelines presented in this chapter will give you an additional edge in achieving your best possible score.