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Recognize statements that strengthen or weaken arguments in a reading selection. Recognize the various persuasive techniques used by an author in a reading selection.  \nDistinguish between facts and opinions in a reading selection.  \nIdentify logical assumptions upon which the author bases the argument of a reading selection.  \nChallenge the statements and opinions presented in a reading selection.  \nIdentify inconsistencies or differences in points of view within one reading selection or between two or more selections.  \nRecognize the audience that a reading selection addresses.  \nRecognize language that creates an inappropriate or inconsistent tone, given the intended audience and purpose.  \n1Throughout these specifications, \"reading selection\" is defined as an excerpt from a book, chapter, paragraph, article, or report.  \nCopyright © 2007 by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing  \nCalifornia Basic Educational Skills Test, CBEST, and the CBEST logo are trademarks, in the U.S. and/or other countries, of the Commission on Teacher Credentialing and Pearson Education, Inc. or its affiliate(s) .  \nNES and its logo are trademarks in the U.S. and/or other countries of Pearson Education, Inc. or its affiliate(s) . This document may not be reproduced for commercial use but may be copied for educational purposes.  \nCBEST  \nTEST SPECIFICATIONS  \nREADING  \nCOMPREHENSION AND RESEARCH SKILLS  \nA. Comprehension and Context  \nIdentify the relationships between general and specific ideas in a reading selection. Determine the sequence of events or steps in a process from a reading selection. Arrange the ideas in a reading selection into an outline or another form of graphic organization.  \nRecognize the main idea or purpose of a reading selection.  \nIdentify accurate paraphrases or summaries of ideas in a reading selection.  \nIdentify facts and details presented in a reading selection.  \nDraw conclusions or generalizations from material presented in a reading selection. 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Research and Reference Skills  \nUse the table of contents, section headings, index, and similar sections of a book to locate information.  \nLocate the place in a reading selection (e.g. , book, chapter, paragraph, article, or report) where a specific kind of information can be found.  \nUnderstand how a reading selection is organized.  \nIdentify logical conclusions , generalizations, or implied relationships that are supported by information in a table or graph.  \nCopyright © 2007 by the Commission on Te","cbCaiqRQA8yJRjem","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiqRQA8yJRjem","pdf",362650,"English","# Reading\n## Critical Analysis and Evaluation\n## Comprehension and Research Skills\n# Mathematics\n## Estimation, Measurement, & Statistical Principles\n## Computation & Problem Solving","[{\"question\":\"What Mathematics topics are included in the test specifications?\",\"answer\":\"They include estimation, measurement, and statistical principles, plus computation and problem solving, covering operations with whole numbers and positive/negative numbers as well as basic probability and interpreting test-score meanings.\"}]","California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST) - Test Specifications - Reading & Mathematics | PDF",1791165746,13]