The Best Teachers' Test Preparation for the CSET Multiple Subjects : California Subject Matter Examinations for Teachers

I bought this book to study for the CSET, opting for it instead of Barron's or other prep guides. I only took sections 1 and 3; passed section 1 and missed section 3 by two points. The reason I hold this book accountable is that it makes no mention whatsoever, in its section 3 study guide, about reading sheet music. However, on the exam I took there were several multiple choice questions and one short-answer response that relied on reading music. Without any idea this would be on the test, I was a bit dumbfounded, having no previous knowledge of reading music. Had this been covered, and given the tiny margin by which I did not pass the test, I regret using this book, and will opt for Barron's in the future, who, I later checked, does cover reading sheet music. Do yourself a favor, and go with Barron's as well.

The most useful portions of this book are the test questions and answer explanations -- I've browsed through all and have benefited from reviewing them. Please note that there are MANY typos in the practice tests -- some answers they give are just plain wrong. It's not you -- it's the book! The review sections are of mixed quality -- overall, they're helpful but as other reviewers in this area noticed it's hard to cram overviews of so much info in one book. This book is recommended but I intend to also purchase another (probably Barron's) to review prior to sitting for the test in three weeks.

This book is full of mistakes. Literally, dozens of errors. There are many math mistakes, even very simple ones. I also found some wrong dates in the history section and many typos. It makes me wonder how many mistakes there are that I have not noticed and it makes me wonder what things I am being taught wrong for my exam. Unfortunately, I do not have time to study new material as my exam is quickly approaching. This book was a waste of my money and may cost me a passing grade on my exam. Please look elsewhere for a study book.