Whether preparing to be a teacher in California or Oregon, the California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST) is an essential part of the certification process. This is a full CBEST test prep system, including a description of pertinent CBEST details, ample test-taking tips and advice, and a diagnostic test for establishing strengths and weaknesses. Candidates can sharpen their test-taking skills with three sample CBEST practice exams featuring complete answer explanations and a scoring guide for the essay portion of the test. There's also a mini-course (often used in California test prep classes) divided into 24 lessons for quick and easy studying. Plus, included with the book is a free CD-ROM to practice exams on a personal computer.