CSET Social Sciences Preparation Strategies

The video discusses the speaker's journey in preparing for and passing the CSET Social Sciences Subtest III, which covers economics, California history, and civics. The speaker shares their study strategies, including reading specific books, watching Khan Academy videos, and taking the US citizenship test. They also mention their preparation for the remaining CSET subtest on world history and geography, highlighting the importance of using recommended books and resources.

What was one of the speaker's main goals for 2015?

• To start a new business

• To write a book on history

• To pass the CSET Social Sciences tests

• To travel around the world

Which of the following is NOT a subject covered in the CSET Social Sciences subtest three?

• Biology

• Civics

• California history

• Economics

Which book was NOT mentioned as a resource for California history?

• American Exodus by James Gregory

• Cesar Chavez by Richard Griswold and Richard Garcia

• The World Rushed In by Janice Holliday

• The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald

Which book did the speaker read for insights into the California Gold Rush?

• California Gold Rush by Joan Levy

• The World Rushed In by Janice Holliday

• West of the West by Leonard Michaels

• I Run Among Strangers by Douglas Manabu

Which online resource did the speaker use for studying economics?

• edX

• Khan Academy

• Udemy

• Coursera

What did the speaker do to reinforce their understanding of economics?

• Attended a university course

• Listened to economics podcasts

• Watched Khan Academy videos

• Read novels about economics

What was the speaker's experience with teaching economics?

• Conducted online webinars

• Taught a full semester course

• Wrote a textbook on economics

• Substituted for a day at a high school

What additional step did the speaker take to prepare for the civics portion of the test?

• Attended a civics workshop

• Read the Constitution

• Took the US citizenship test online

• Visited the local library

What is the speaker currently preparing for?

• A new job opportunity

• The final CSET subtest on world history and geography

• A vacation to California

• A public speaking event

What is the speaker's approach to preparing for the world history and geography subtest?

• Watching documentaries

• Taking online quizzes

• Reading recommended books and Department of State materials

• Attending history seminars