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

Overview of the reading section
The reading section

The reading section of the CBEST is designed to test your comprehension of written passages aligned to the California Education Code basic skills requirement. In this chapter, you will review a variety of reading passages, answer questions, and learn how to apply specific strategies to respond to reading questions.

Several sample exercises will provide you with plenty of practice to help you progressively improve your reading skills. Take your time to learn the reading strategies presented, observe your mistakes, and practice regularly before you take the exam.

Overview of the reading section

Suggested time: 80 minutes · 50 multiple-choice questions

Developing good reading skills may be the most important part of your preparation. Effective reading skills will help you increase your speed and comprehension on all sections of the CBEST—even the word problems in the mathematics section. Successful readers use a variety of strategies: note-taking, identifying the main ideas, predicting, summarizing, and drawing conclusions. If you do not read regularly, it is important to learn some of these reading strategies and be patient with yourself as you work through the material presented in this chapter. Keep in mind that reading competency naturally improves with time and practice.