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(NES®)\"NYSTCE®,\" \"New York State Teacher Certification Examinations™,\" and the \"NYSTCE®\" logo are trademarks of the New York State Education Department and National Evaluation Systems, Inc. (NES®) .\"NES®\" and its logo are registered trademarks of National Evaluation Systems, Inc.™  \nPREPARATION GUIDE  \nAssessment of Teaching Assistant Skills  \n(ATAS) (95) Table of Contents  \n1 ....................................................................................................................... Introduction  \n2 ..................................................................... General Information about the NYSTCE  \n4 ......................................................................................................Test-Taking Strategies  \n6 ................................................................................................................ About the ATAS  \n7 .............................................................................................................. ATAS Objectives  \n11 .................................................................................. Sample Questions for the ATAS  \n12 ......................................................................... Sample Test Directions for the ATAS  \n13 ..................................... Sample Questions, Correct Responses, and Explanations  \nThe State Education Department does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, religion, creed, disability, marital status, veteran status, national origin, race, gender, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or sexual orientation in its educational programs, services, and activities. Portions of this publication can be made available in a variety of formats, including braille, large print, or audiotape, upon request. Inquiries concerning this policy of nondiscrimination should be directed to the Department's Office for Diversity, Ethics, and Access, Room 530, Education Building, Albany, NY 12234.  \n¢ INTRODUCTION  \nPurpose of This Preparation Guide  \nThis preparation guide is designed to help familiarize candidates with the content and format of a test for the New York State Teacher Certification Examinations (NYSTCE®) program. Educators may also find the information in this guide useful as they discuss the test with candidates.  \nThis preparation guide illustrates some of the types of questions that appear on a test;  \nhowever, the set of sample questions provided in this preparation guide does not necessarily define the content or difficulty of an entire actual test. All test components (e.g., directions, question content and formats) may differ from those presented here.  \nThe NYSTCE program is subject to change at the sole discretion of the New York State Education Department.  \nOrganization of This Preparation Guide  \nContained in the beginning sections of this preparation guide are general information about the NYSTCE program and how the tests were developed, a description of the organization of test content, and strategies for taking the test.  \nFollowing these general information sections, specific information about the test described in this guide is presented. The test objectives appear on the pages following the testspecific overview. The objectives define the content of the test.  \nNext, information about the questions on the ATAS is presented, including sample test directions. Sample questions are also presented, with the correct responses indicated and explanations of why the responses are correct.  \nFor Further Information  \nIf you have questions after reading this preparation guide, you may wish to consult the NYSTCE Registration Bulletin. 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