Praxis Special Education 5543: Core Knowledge and Mild to Moderate Applications - How to Think Like a Test Maker(R) By Kathleen Jasper, Ed.D. Get fully prepared to pass the Praxis 5543 exam with this comprehensive study guide by Kathleen Jasper, Ed.D. This resource is designed for educators seeking certification in special education for mild to moderate needs and covers every content category outlined on the Praxis 5543 exam. Built directly from the ETS blueprint, this study guide walks you through the core domains of special education instruction with in-depth content, real classroom applications, and robust practice tools to ensure first-time success. Content Areas Covered: I. Development and Characteristics of Learners II. Planning and the Learning Environment III. Instruction IV. Assessment V. Foundations and Professional Responsibilities What's inside: - Detailed review of all five content categories tested on the Praxis 5543 - Specific practice questions per category to reinforce your learning - Extensive constructed response practice to prepare for the written portion of the exam - Over 150 practice test questions with detailed answer explanations - One full-length practice test to simulate real exam conditions - A Good Words List to help identify correct answers and eliminate wrong ones - Test-day tips and strategic tools, including Think Like a Test Maker(R) methods Whether you're a pre-service teacher or an experienced educator working toward licensure, this book delivers the guidance and support you need to pass the Praxis 5543 exam with confidence and launch or advance your career in special education.