This comprehensive study guide allows you to review basic English, math, science, social studies and arts concepts as you prepare to teach them to students in grades 1-8. This course is useful if you are planning to sit for the Illinois Licensure Testing System (ILTS) Elementary/Middle Grades exam. This Study.com course was updated in 2018.
Overview
Syllabus
- Ch 1. About the ILTS Exams
- Ch 2. Teaching Strategies for Word Analysis & Vocabulary Development
- Ch 3. Developing Skills for Reading Comprehension
- Ch 4. Reading Comprehension Overview & Instruction
- Ch 5. Overview of Literary Types & Characteristics
- Ch 6. Selecting Reading Materials for the Classroom
- Ch 7. Writing Development & Instructional Strategies
- Ch 8. Overview of the Writing Process
- Ch 9. Listening & Speaking Skills for the Classroom
- Ch 10. Assessing & Promoting Literacy Development in the Classroom
- Ch 11. Using Technology to Teach Literacy
- Ch 12. First & Second Language Acquisition in the Classroom
- Ch 13. Mathematical Problem-Solving Strategies
- Ch 14. Instructional Strategies for Numeracy & Basic Math Skills
- Ch 15. Algebra & Geometry Concepts for Teachers
- Ch 16. Teaching Measurement, Statistics & Probability
- Ch 17. Fundamentals of Life Science
- Ch 18. Fundamentals of Physical Science
- Ch 19. Fundamentals of Earth & Space Science
- Ch 20. Fundamentals of Scientific Investigation in the Classroom
- Ch 21. Government & Citizenship Overview for Educators in Illinois
- Ch 22. Overview of Economics & Political Principles for Illinois Educators
- Ch 23. Overview of History & Cultural Development for Illinois Educators
- Ch 24. Fundamentals of Human Geography for Illinois Educators
- Ch 25. Social Science Concepts for Educators
- Ch 26. Overview of the Arts for Educators
- Ch 27. Overview of Physical Education
- Ch 28. Personal, Family & Community Health Overview for Educators
- Ch 29. ILTS Elementary/Middle Grades Flashcards