Question 3 - Subtest I: Reading, Language, and Literature Practice Test for the CSET Multiple Subjects Test

Phonics is helpful for students to engage in language learning and understanding, but the process of understanding phonics can be skipped if students have a strong phonemic awareness foundation.

Phonemic awareness must become before phonics instruction.

Phonics is the basis for phonemic awareness and must be taught first.

Phonemic awareness and phonics may be taught in tandem and using a mix of both will help students understand language faster.