Studying for PRAXIS II

On July 26, 2008 I'm scheduled to take test 0011 and test 0012 from the PRAXIS II series.

Test 0011 is the PRAXIS II: Elementary Education Tests - Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment. It consists of 110 multiple choice questions in the following areas: Reading and Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Arts and Physical Education, and General Information. I have 2 hours to complete it and I need a score of 165 to "pass".

Test 0012 is the PRAXIS II: Elementary Education Tests - Content Area Exercises. It consists of 4 constructed response (essays) on the following topics: Reading/Language Arts, Mathematics, Science or Social Studies, and Interdisciplinary Instruction. I have 2 hours to complete it and I need a score of 136 to "pass".

I've purchased books both at the local bookstore as well as online to prepare, but there's just so much information I need to know! Social studies is really kicking me in the a**. I should have paid more attention in school. LoL. And ETS is crazy for thinking that we can actually come up with FOUR good, decent essays in ONLY 2 hours.

I have a little over 2 weeks to study...I hope I pass. I sure don't want to go through studying for this again...nevertheless pay $200 again just to take it. *argh*