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TEST PREPARATION   

GED / SCHOLASTIC APTITUDE / SCHOLASTIC ACHIEVEMENT TESTS
CTB-Terra Nova / TAKS  (Sale) / FCAT (Sale)

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CTB-Terra Nova

Targeting the CTB-Terra Nova. This two-color test preparation program features modeled instruction for the CTN-Terra Nova. The lessons are correlated to state-specific objectives found on this standardized exam. Test-taking tips and practice will help students improve their test-day performance. The books feature reviews and comprehensive tests. Bound-in answer keys are included. 112-160 pages, depending upon grade level. Reproducible for classroom use. $17.99-D each. Catalog numbers are below.

    Grade 2: BTH-1129
    Grade 3: BTH-1130
    Grade 4: BTH-1131
    Grade 5: BTH-1132
    Grade 6: BTH-1133
    Grade 7: BTH-1134
    Grade 8: BTH-1135

        FCAT

Targeting the FCAT. This two-color test preparation program features modeled instruction for the FCAT. The lessons are correlated to state-specific objectives found on this standardized exam. Test-taking tips and practice will help students improve their test-day performance. The books feature reviews and comprehensive tests. Bound-in answer keys are included. 112-160 pages, depending upon grade level. Reproducible for classroom use. $17.99-D each. Catalog numbers are below. 

Now just $13.99 while supplies last. Click links to check availability and to purchase. No PO's on sale price, since it's good only while supplies last.

    Grade 2: BTH-1136
    Grade 3: BTH-1137
    Grade 4: BTH-1138
    Grade 5: BTH-1139
    Grade 6: BTH-1140
    Grade 7:  BTH-1141
    Grade 8:  BTH-1142

TAKS

Targeting the TAKS. This two-color test preparation program features modeled instruction for the TAKS The lessons are correlated to state-specific objectives found on this standardized exam. Test-taking tips and practice will help students improve their test-day performance. The books feature reviews and comprehensive tests. Bound-in answer keys are included. 112-160 pages, depending upon grade level. Reproducible for classroom use. $17.99-D each. Catalog numbers are below.

Now just $13.99 while supplies last. Click links to check availability and to purchase. No PO's on sale price, since it's good only while supplies last.

    Grade 2:  BTH-1143
    Grade 3:  BTH-1144
    Grade 4:  BTH-1145
    Grade 5:  BTH-1146
    Grade 6:  BTH-1147
    Grade 7:  BTH-1148
    Grade 8:  BTH-1149

GED

Barron's How to Prepare for the GED High School Equivalency Exam, 13th Edition with CD-ROM. Includes two full length practice exams and a full-length Diagnostic Test, with all questions answered and explained. It describes the GED and gives strategies to prepare for the test. There are also self-appraisal charts to pinpoint your weak areas. The subject review chapters, which have been revised to reflect changes in the new exam, cover Writing Skills, part I and Part II (essay), Social Studies, Science, Interpreting Literature and the Arts, and Mathematics. 758 pages. Comes with CD-ROM which contains three full-length tests, a diagnostic test, and two practice tests with all questions answered and explained. BTH-1367. $26.95-D

Barron's Cómo Prepararse Para el GED el Examen de Equivalencia de la escuela superior, 13th Edición en españel.  Includes two full length practice exams and a full-length Diagnostic Test, with all questions answered and explained. It describes the GED and gives strategies to prepare for the test. There are also self-appraisal charts to pinpoint your weak areas. The subject review chapters, which have been revised to reflect changes in the new exam, cover Writing Skills, part I and Part II (essay), Social Studies, Science, Interpreting Literature and the Arts, and Mathematics. 758 pages. BTH-1368. $13.29-D On Sale while supplies last

Steck-Vaughn Complete GED Preparation, Steck-Vaughn, 2004. Paperback, Consumable Workbook. If you use this book you are guaranteed to succeed on the GED or the publisher will give your money back. This is the largest and newest guide available and this one affordable volume has all the answers to your GED questions. The simulated tests provide practice in test format. Of course, if you have trouble with the tests, you need help in learning the content. All that help is here -- from language arts and writing an essay to history, geography, civics and government, science, literature and reading comprehension, and math. you could almost call this a basic high school education in one book. Answers and explanations are included. 928 pages.  BTH-130. $18.86-D

Official GED Practice Tests: Your All in One Test Kit ,Steck-Vaughn, 2001. Paperback,  This is an actual packet of six standardized tests with instructions, an answer sheet, and directions for mailing it in to be corrected. This enables students to have a pretty good idea of how they would fare taking the real GED. All of this comes in a shiny cardboard box that tends to change shape a bit when shipped because there is too much empty space inside of it. The box adds to the weight, and if you request it, I will remove the box and mail the whole thing in a priority flat rate envelope for $4.50.  These are the only authentic practice tests. They are easy to use and come with step-by-step directions to help recreate the experience of taking the GED. Purchase of these materials entitles you to free personalized scoring. Help is available on line or by toll-free phone. BTH-129. $15.76-D

SAT TEST

Barron's How to Prepare for the New SAT, 22nd Edition by Sharon Weiner Green and Ira K Wolf. Barron's Educational, 2005. 818 pages. This edition reflects the 2005 major test format revision. Contains a diagnostic test, six full practice tests, and all questions answered and explained. There is an in-depth review of all test subjects. There are flashcards to help drill on vocabulary. You will find preparation for the new Critical Reading section and coaching to help you with the new Writing section. The expanded math review includes the third-year college preparatory math topics. Book only, BTH 1777. $15.29-D.

SCHOLASTIC ACHIEVEMENT TESTS

Core Skills: Test Preparation, published by Steck-Vaughn. These workbooks provide an authentic test-taking experience as well as refreshing basic skill, familiarizing students with test formats and directions, and teaching test-taking strategies for standardized tests.

• Increased awareness of test-taking strategies such as using time well, avoiding wrong answers, reasoning skills, and guessing wisely.

• Features test questions and models covering basic concepts in reading comprehension, language, listening, vocabulary, math, and problem solving.

• Includes clear, concise directions of various forms, familiarizing students with the different expectations of each format.

These are consumable workbooks, not reproducible materials. They are available for grades 1-8.  Each book is $8.99-D

    Core Skills Test Preparation Grade 1: BTH-1121. $8.99-D
    Core Skills Test Preparation Grade 2: BTH-1122. $8.99-D
    Core Skills Test Preparation Grade 3: BTH-1123. $8.99-D
    Core Skills Test Preparation Grade 4: BTH-1124. $8.99-D
    Core Skills Test Preparation Grade 5: BTH-1125. $8.99-D
    Core Skills Test Preparation Grade 6: BTH-1126. $8.99-D
    Core Skills Test Preparation Grade 7: BTH-1127. $8.99-D
    Core Skills Test Preparation Grade 8: BTH-1128. $8.99-D

Higher Scores on Math Tests, by Steck-Vaughn. Available for grades 2-6. 48 pages with answer key included. These books help students prepare for the mathematics components of standardized tests. Test formats include multiple choice, short answer, and extended answers. The bubble-in answer sheets and suggested time limits create a realistic testing experience for the students. Pretests and posttests help to determine progress. There  are correlation charts to various standardized tests such as the CAT/5, CTBS; ITBS, MAT7, SAT9, Terra Nova, and TAAS.

Grade-level concepts include computation, estimation, decimals & fractions, measurement & geometry, probability & statistics, charts & graphs, problem-solving strategies, and more. Correlates to the NCTM standards.

Order by title and grade level 2,3,4,5, or 6. Each book is $7.19-D

Higher Scores on Reading Tests by Steck-Vaughn. Available for grades 2-6. 48 pages with answer key included. These books help students prepare for standardized reading tests in the following reading areas; vocabulary, context, and reading comprehension. Test formats include multiple choice, short answer, and extended answers. The bubble-in answer sheets and suggested time limits create a realistic testing experience for the students. Pretests and posttests help to determine progress

Order by title and grade level 2,3,4,5, or 6. Each book is $7.19-D

Higher Scores on Social Studies Tests, a Steck-Vaughn  publication. Available for grades 2-6. 48 pages with answer key included. These books help students prepare for the social studies components of standardized tests. The books begin with an introduction on how to use the book, testing tips, and pretests in each of the four subjects areas to get students used to the test-taking format. There is also a general posttest. These tests may be used for diagnostic purposes. The second part of the books focus on specific skills related to the four content areas covered -- History, Geography, Government, and Economics. This part familiarizes students with the typical test-taking formats they can expect to meet on the real tests -- multiple choice, with a bubble answer sheet to fill in,  short answer,  based on an informational paragraph or graphic organizer, and extended response, where students write long, organized responses to questions in space provided on the pages. These books will help develop the general skills of reading comprehension, analyzing tables and graphs, and using maps. Order by title and grade level 2,3,4,5, or 6. Each book is $7.19-D

Improving Skills in Test Taking: A series that gives students the confidence, skills, and strategies they need to improve scores on all types of tests. First there is a student self-evaluation. Then the book teaches students how to take tests. it addresses topics such as time-management and using the "Bubble" answer sheets. There are 6-8 practice tests in each book, and 20-36 activities. (Number depends on grade level.) Subjects include word analysis, vocabulary, spelling, reading comprehension, math computation and problem solving. Contains bound-in answer key, a letter to parents, a DOs and DONT's page, and practice test answer sheet. 96 perforated reproducible pages.  Specify whether you want grade 3,4,5 or 6 when ordering. $10.79-D each book. Now out of print. Here's what's left

Improving Skills in Test Taking Grade 3, BTH-135
Improving Skills in Test Taking Grade 4, BTH-136
Improving Skills in Test Taking Grade 6, BTH-138

Test Practice: A series that gives students the practice they need to improve their scores on standardized tests. They expose students to the types of tests in the CAT/5, CTBS, ITBS, MAT/7, SAT, TAAS and Terra Nova. Multiple test types, bubbles sheets, and recommended times create realistic testing situations. Contains bound-in answer key, testing terms, individual and class record forms,  letters to parents, skills grid outlines of all basic skills tested, and over 20 tests,  It covers vocabulary, reading, grammar, math, and study skills. It explains how test results are interpreted and reported. 128 perforated pages. Reproducible. $13.49-D each grade.

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