Best professional test guides according to redditors
We found 40 Reddit comments discussing the best professional test guides. We ranked the 26 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
We found 40 Reddit comments discussing the best professional test guides. We ranked the 26 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
If you worked hard on your homework and paid attention in class and have a thorough understanding of the basics across the different subdisciplines of EE (power, microelectronics, and communications), then the FE is really easy. If you are an A-B student then it shouldn’t be a problem for you at all. You can buy practice tests on amazon. This is the exact practice test I took before taking the official test and it has pretty much everything that you can expect to see on the official test.
My advice, is to take the practice test as though you were taking the actual test (setting aside time to focus only on it in a quiet room), then use your results to see what you need to improve. Also become familiar with the FE reference handbook. They will give you a pdf version of the handbook to search through during the test, so familiarizing yourself with it will be beneficial.
I would recommend taking it now while you are fresh in college. $175 isn’t that much in the grand scheme of things, especially since it could potentially open up more opportunities (especially if you get your PE down the road).
Those of you attempting soon or have passed (congrats) you might find my Ports and Protocols book helpful, in the study time,exam,or out in 'the field'
Ports and Protocols : Pocket Edition https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1973357267/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_ovZfAbQP2T1X3
I wrote it because I needed it myself so hopefully you will too
I passed the EE exam about a month ago. I used these to study:
https://www.amazon.com/Study-Fundamentals-Engineering-Electrical-Computer/dp/1985699710
https://www.amazon.com/Fundamentals-Engineering-Electrical-Computer-Specification/dp/1534759492
and they really helped a lot to prepare for the test. hint: you can buy and return on amazon when you're done :)
Let me know if you have any questions
Upvote for Series 7 for Dummies. I was skeptical at first, but I think it's the best book for supporting study material.
I know it's a little... something, but Series 7 For Dummies actually does a really good job of covering the basics of what is traded and how.
I say this as an amateur economics nerd who just likes learning for the sake of it, you may well get better advice from the pros/students on here.
I saw another comment that you wanted to know how the trading floors were set up... that is really dependent on the firms. So long as you have a basic understanding of what the various desks do you should be fine.
Speaking of scan does anyone else remember when the ex ZLA (Pete
Trueno?Trono) guy tried to sell his scanning workshop to the Agency and they bit on it and made trainees in the early 2010s take a stupid 4hr course? Might have just been the LA district...Found it on Amazon, it might work for you, might not.
https://www.amazon.com/Effective-Study-Skills-Traffic-Control/dp/1505700442
u/updog17 If you're feeling like $17 is a low enough risk to maybe learn something have at it.
I really liked these flash cards:http://www.amazon.com/ASBOG-Exam-Flashcard-Study-System/dp/1609712064
Also, check out Reg Review. http://www.regreview.com/studyaids/
Not too many other options that I'm aware of.
Just to point out, there is a "handbook" on "How to get a PhD" if you want such a thing. Title is: "How to get a PhD: a handbook for students and their supervisors" by Estelle Philips and Derek Pugh. Book
Maybe it can answer a few of your qustion.
Certified Arborist Exam Flashcard Study System: Arborist Test Practice Questions & Review for the International Society of Arboriculture's Certified Arborist Certification Examination (Cards) https://www.amazon.com/dp/1627339590/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_tT8kDbSBJQCTB
Notecards with a lot of information. They offer an online practice test. Vary helpful. I saw some questions on the real exam.
I used the Mometrix book from Amazon to prepare for the Praxis II Computer Science 7-12. My understanding was that the Praxis II was adapted right from the TExES 141 test. Here is the one I used! I had difficulty finding anything too, but this worked well for me.
I took the test last year. There isn't much out there on it. I did buy this book.
http://www.amazon.com/Praxis-Business-Education-Knowledge-Assessments/dp/1627331530/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1420764138&sr=8-1&keywords=praxis+business
To be honest, it is kind of shittily written, but it was good enough. Helps you brush up on things like accounting practice and business law, at least. I passed with a 193/200, and I basically know jack about business. I only took the test because that accreditation is linked to teaching computer courses in a lot of states.
https://www.amazon.com/Social-Science-Flashcard-Study-System/dp/1609715802
Hopefully that link works. Like I said, a tad pricey, but I swear it was the only thing that worked to get me to pass that test. Good luck, I know the test is daunting, and such a pain, but it is so worth all of that once you are in your own classroom.
Gleim Financial Accounting Exam Questions and Explanations is good cheap review material for pre-study. I think this should help you out a lot. It's full of past CPA questions and explains why answers are correct and not correct.
If you're looking for a cheap source of accounting problems, Gleim is a good one to use. Amazon Link.
Yes, I was referring to the FE reference manual. I typed my previous comment on my phone and its always easier to type with a computer. But yea, the Lindberg manual does 10 problems at the beginning of each major section and then throughout the section they have questions that go over a specific lesson they tried to teach you, if that makes sense. I bought mine new, but I wish I bought it used, simply because it was a good review manual, but I learn more with practice problems.
The two books I used were:
https://www.amazon.com/Study-Fundamentals-Engineering-Electrical-Computer/dp/1517777925/ref=pd_sim_14_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=W33Q3N8S9A25YRK8RWGD
https://www.amazon.com/Fundamentals-Engineering-Electrical-Computer-Specification/dp/1534759492/ref=pd_sim_14_2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=W33Q3N8S9A25YRK8RWGD
It is the same author for both. Just as a warning, both of these books do have some errors, but they are easily caught. The first book has almost 400 problems, which may seem like overkill, but in my opinion, I liked it. For example, you get like 6 problems on two port theory. While on an exam you may see 1 or 0 of this problem, it was nice to see where you struggled. So if you went through all 400ish problems and noticed alot of incorrects in a particular section, you would know exactly what to review.
And yes, the problems are a bit harder than the exam. The FE exam is here to test if you know the fundamentals, not be an expert. My biggest piece of advice is this: Buy the TI-36X Pro, learn all its functions (can solve polynomials, do matrices, convert binary to hex, etc) and only use the fe handbook when working problems. I only say this because if you use the Lindberg review, he goes into great detail on how to transpose a matrix, but your calculator can do that for you. No sense in bogging down in all these "tricks" when the calculator can solve you loads of time.
Yes, part of this series, but specifically it was the Incredible Toon Machine
I would buy the study book in the link below. I used the same one but for integrated science when I took my mttc test. A bit expensive but worth it considering how important it is to pass the test. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00WJ4YKVA/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1467868365&sr=8-2&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=mttc+physics&dpPl=1&dpID=51YntSe-j-L&ref=plSrch
Hi! You were me a year and a half ago. I took all of these tests.
There are practice tests available on the [OAE website] (http://www.oh.nesinc.com/PageView.aspx?f=HTML_FRAG/GENRB_OAEPractice.html). Unfortunately, they are $30 each, but the Foundations of Reading one is free. There are also some sample multiple choice questions (ten) for each test, as well as sample extended response questions. Just select the test you are taking from the list and it will show you that info.
For 001 and 012, I felt pretty confident so I didn't purchase the practice assessments. I just quizzed myself using the sample questions. I got a 250 on both of those (need 220 to pass...not sure what the maximum is?)
I didn't feel as confident for the 090, so I bought the practice assessment. I found it pretty helpful. There are also books called OAE Secrets Study Guides for each assessment. Bless these things. I was able to check out the Foundations of Reading one from my local library so I didn't have to spend $$$. It has a whole bunch of information on what you need to know, as well as a practice assessment with answers and explanations. I actually still have the word document I typed up summarizing the "what you need to know" aspect of that book. If you want it, PM me and I will send it to you. It is definitely overkill (it's 23 pages long, you definitely don't need to memorize it all), I just typed out the main ideas as a way to study. I got a 268 on that test.
I hope this helps!
I ordered Flash Cards similar to these to help me study it helped, I passed both my LSW and LCSW exams with ease on the first shot
For me, it wasn't so much needing to learn the material on the test, but to know how the test was organized and what it was asking on each question.
I took a prep course (cost maybe $200 bucks) and it went over the test structure and gave some really helpful information about the Dx piece and testing instruments (which wasn't really covered in my MA program). I also got this book (http://www.amazon.com/NCMHCE-Secrets-Study-Guide-Examination/dp/1614032378/ref=pd_sim_b_4?ie=UTF8&refRID=0WHADZNZVR7GJWWNQDNH) and it came with a bunch of full length practice exams. This combo worked really well for me - especially considering I have pretty significant test anxiety and was fully convinced I wasn't going to pass the test.
It really depends on the district. Yes, some schools in Texas will just want you to get certified, you can really have any degree. Some schools will want specific majors.
I'm looking to apply to schools for fall because I'm graduating in May. And a lot of them make you promise to get your masters in 6 years. It depends on the principle and district policy.
My advice if you want to really be marketable is to get certified in art! There are books available to study but honestly if you've taken studio art classes most of the questions shouldn't be too difficult I'd brush up on classroom management and logistic material. This is the book I used for the Texas certification.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/1610728947/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_qP-zybNE8R9ZF
ALSO. GET ESL CERTIFIED. most districts require it here in Texas!! There's a test just like for art!! It wasn't required to be taken for my major but I wish it was because it's super important if you want to get hired. So I'm studying and going to take it!
Best of luck!!
I just picked up the Mometrix prep book. You can get it off amazon or at barnes and noble.
https://www.amazon.com/Praxis-General-Science-Knowledge-Assessments/dp/161072657X
Looking for PDFs of these two books:
https://www.amazon.com/NYSTCE-Educating-Students-Secrets-Study-ebook/dp/B0786S6WJS/ref=sr_1_2?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1526596471&sr=1-2&keywords=educating+all+students
https://www.amazon.com/NYSTCE-Chemistry-Secrets-Study-Guide/dp/1610723449
Will pay $2 Paypal for each.
I am studying for that currently. A friend recommended the NCMHCE Secrets book, and I feel like that is useful. It has a lot of practice tests in it. https://www.amazon.com/NCMHCE-Secrets-Study-Guide-Examination/dp/1610722434
Found a great deal for you! 97% off!!
http://www.amazon.com/Incredible-Toon-Machine-pc/dp/1581942419