1. Module TWO: Writing an
Effective 300 to 450 Word Essay
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2. Module Topics
• Review the structure of multiple choice test
questions
• Consider the
content areas (frameworks) of the test
• Recognize that the the essay requirement for the
NES Test is 300-450 words
• Examine the elements of an effective 300-450
word essay and write one before Sunday deadline
3. Check out the Links
• The next three slides contain links to the NES
Framework and sample questions for each
test area
• Spend some time reviewing content listed in
the frameworks and practicing the sample
questions for each area of the test
• Draft a list of content areas and question
types that you need to review in your
preparation for the test
4. NES Framework & Sample
Questions for Writing
Section
• http://www.nestest.com/Content/Docs/NES_Fram
NES Writing
• http://www.nmta.nesinc.com/Content/Docs/
NES_Profile_002.pdf Sample writing questions
5. NES Framework &
Sample Questions for
Math
• http://www.nestest.com/Content/Docs/NES_
Framework_003.pdf NES Math objectives
• http://www.nmta.nesinc.com/Content/Docs/
NES_Profile_003.pdf Math sample questions
6. NES Framework &
Sample Questions for
Reading
• http://www.nestest.com/Content/Docs/NES_
Framework_001.pdf NES Reading
• http://www.nmta.nesinc.com/Content/Docs/
NES_Profile_001.pdf reading sample test
questions
7. Did you make a list of
content areas and
question types that you
need to study as you
prepare to pass the NES
Test?
8. Essay Writing Tips
• Review this video about writing a essay
• Head over to the Module TWO Assignment
and submit your essay before the Sunday
deadline
