Get ready for the 2012-2013 state test! This book has just been updated and includes practice for the new technology-enhanced questions that will be on the 2012-2013 test. Get Ready for the SOL! This practice test book is the perfect preparation tool for the SOL Reading test taken by all Virginia students. It contains 6 reading mini-tests to ease students into test preparation and help students develop the reading comprehension skills they will need for the state test. It includes 6 focused vocabulary quizzes that cover the vocabulary skills that Virginia students need. It includes a full-length SOL Reading test just like the real state test. Get Ready to take the SOL Online! All students will take the 2012-2013 SOL Reading test online. The test will include new types of test questions known as technology-enhanced questions. This practice test book includes an introduction to the new question types so students will know what to expect and how to answer these new questions. The practice test book also includes practice questions so students can get used to the new question formats. There is no better way to prepare for the SOL than to take it! - Build confidence by using the tests to improve student performance - Reduce text anxiety by allowing the student to practice taking the test - Find out what score a student is likely to get before they take the real state test - Use the tests in revision so students develop the skills to answer all types of reading comprehension questions - Use the full answer key and skills list to identify exactly what skills the student is missing - Use the included teaching notes to ensure that students have a full understanding of the key reading skills that Virginia students need
Get ready for the 2012-2013 state test! This book has just been updated and includes practice for the new technology-enhanced questions that will be on the 2012-2013 test. Get Ready for the SOL! This practice test book is the perfect preparation tool for the SOL Reading test taken by all Virginia students. It contains 6 reading mini-tests to ease students into test preparation and help students develop the reading comprehension skills they will need for the state test. It includes 6 focused vocabulary quizzes that cover the vocabulary skills that Virginia students need. It includes a full-length SOL Reading test just like the real state test. Get Ready to take the SOL Online! All students will take the 2012-2013 SOL Reading test online. The test will include new types of test questions known as technology-enhanced questions. This practice test book includes an introduction to the new question types so students will know what to expect and how to answer these new questions. The practice test book also includes practice questions so students can get used to the new question formats. There is no better way to prepare for the SOL than to take it! - Build confidence by using the tests to improve student performance - Reduce text anxiety by allowing the student to practice taking the test - Find out what score a student is likely to get before they take the real state test - Use the tests in revision so students develop the skills to answer all types of reading comprehension questions - Use the full answer key and skills list to identify exactly what skills the student is missing - Use the included teaching notes to ensure that students have a full understanding of the key reading skills that Virginia students need
Help students develop the reading comprehension skills that second grade students are expected to have. This workbook offers a simple system for ongoing practice that will help students develop the reading comprehension skills that all Virginia students need. Each set in the workbook includes reading comprehension questions, plus a core skills exercise focused on one key skill that students are expected to have. The 40 sets in the book allow students to gradually develop all the key skills they will need, while building confidence and reducing test anxiety. Students will be prepared and ready for the SOL Reading test! New for 2012-2013 This workbook has been expanded to include core skills practice exercises focused on developing the key reading, writing, and language skills that students are expected to have. With over 60 practice exercises focused on a range of skills, students will develop the key skills that will help them succeed in class and on state tests. Key Features - 40 reading mini-tests to make test preparation simple - Short passages and question sets allow for easy 20-minute practice sessions - Engaging reading passages to make revision fun - Easily integrates with student learning throughout the year - Includes exercises focused on developing the key reading, writing, and language skills that students need - Includes additional information and teaching notes on the key reading skills that Virginia students need to master
Get ready for the new SOL tests! This book has just been updated and includes practice for the new technology-enhanced questions that will be on the 2012-2013 test. This practice test book is the perfect preparation tool for the SOL Mathematics test taken by all Virginia students. It contains three complete full-length SOL Mathematics tests just like the real SOL tests. Each test is the same length, uses the same question styles, and covers every skill tested on the SOL test. Taking each test is just like taking the real SOL Mathematics test! Get Ready to Take the SOL Online! All students will take the 2012-2013 SOL Mathematics test online. The test will include new types of test questions known as technology-enhanced questions. This practice test book includes an introduction to the new question types so students will know what to expect and how to answer these new questions. The practice test book also includes practice questions similar to the technology-enhanced questions, so students can get used to the new question formats. There is no better way to prepare for the SOL than to take it! - Build confidence by using the tests to improve student performance - Reduce text anxiety by allowing the student to practice taking the test - Find out what score a student is likely to get before they take the real state test - Use the tests in revision so students develop the skills to answer all types of mathematics questions - Use the full answer key and skills list to identify exactly what skills the student is missing
This writing workbook will develop all the language skills that students need to perform well in class and on state tests. Preparing for the SOL Writing Test The SOL Writing test contains two parts. In Part 1, students revise, edit, and plan passages. Section 1 of this book will give students practice answering these types of questions. In Part 2, students write a story or essay based on a writing prompt. Section 3 of this book will give students practice completing these types of writing tasks. The quizzes in Section 2 of this book will develop the specific writing and language skills that students need to perform well on both parts of the SOL Writing test. Preparing for the SOL Reading Test Around 25% of the questions on the SOL Reading test are word analysis and vocabulary questions. Students can greatly improve their overall score on the test by focusing on improving these skills. Section 2 of this book will develop these essential skills. Section 1: Revising and Editing Quizzes - Mini-tests provide practice answering revising and editing questions - Includes the same questions types found on the SOL Writing test - Allows students to gain experience completing editing and revising tasks - Covers all the revising and editing skills that students will need for the state test Section 2: Language, Vocabulary, and Grammar Quizzes - Individual quizzes cover each language arts skill individually - Covers all the key skills that Virginia students need - Allows for gaps in knowledge to be identified - Provides the opportunity for targeted revision - Develops and improves on the skills needed for the SOL Writing test and the SOL Reading test Guided Writing Tasks - Guided writing tasks teach students how to approach writing tasks - The writing prompts are just like those found on the SOL Writing test - Includes writing prompts for narrative, descriptive, and explanatory writing - Gives students practice writing short stories, letters, essays, and more - Guided writing tasks help ensure that student writing will score well on state tests
Expand vocabulary and advance language skills to reach and then exceed grade level! Yes! This book aligns to the skills of the Common Core State Standards, Texas's TEKS, and Virginia's SOL! Key Features - 101 exercises focused on synonyms and antonyms - 10 complete sets of exercises organized into easy, moderate, and advanced - vocabulary, reading level, and difficulty increase from a Grade 2 level right through to a Grade 5 level and higher - each set includes a variety of tasks that allow students to develop and then apply new skills - specifically designed to increase vocabulary and language skills to exceed grade level expectations - includes a complete answer key - includes charts listing the Common Core, TEKS, and SOL skills covered Aligns to the Common Core Standards The Common Core Standards are a set of standards adopted by most American states. The standards describe what students are expected to be able to do. Student learning is based on these standards throughout the year, and students in most states are tested based on these standards at the end of the school year. This workbook develops many skills listed in the Common Core Standards for English Language Arts, including skills in the reading, writing, and language strands. A complete list of the specific skills covered is included in the back of the book. Matches the Texas Standards The Texas standards, or TEKS, include key skills that are specifically covered by this book. These include identifying and using antonyms and synonyms, understanding prefixes and suffixes, and using context to determine word meaning. In addition, the book will develop a range of reading, writing, and language skills covered by the Texas curriculum. A complete list of the skills covered is included in the back of the book. Matches the Virginia Standards The Virginia standards are described in the Standards of Learning (SOL) and the Curriculum Framework. This workbook covers many key skills that Virginia students are expected to learn. These include using knowledge of synonyms and antonyms, applying knowledge of prefixes and suffixes, categorizing objects, understanding shades of meaning, using context to determine word meaning, and using specific vocabulary and precise language. A complete list of the skills covered is included in the back of the book. One Book, Ten Core Benefits - produces a thorough understanding of synonyms and antonyms - illustrates how prefixes and suffixes change word meaning - provides practice sorting and categorizing words - helps students make real-life connections between words and their meanings - develops skills in understanding and applying shades of meaning - creates an understanding of positive and negative connotations - teaches students to use context to determine meaning - increases vocabulary and develops knowledge of word meanings - encourages the use of precise and descriptive words - enhances reading comprehension skills
Expand vocabulary and advance language skills to reach and then exceed grade level! Yes! This book aligns to the skills of the Common Core State Standards and the TEKS! Key Features - 101 exercises focused on compound words - 10 complete sets of exercises organized into easy, moderate, and advanced - vocabulary, reading level, and difficulty increase from a Grade 2 level right through to a Grade 5 level and higher - each set includes a variety of tasks that allow students to develop and then apply new skills - specifically designed to increase vocabulary and language skills to exceed grade level expectations - includes a complete answer key Aligns to the Common Core Standards The Common Core Standards are a set of standards adopted by most American states. The standards describe what students are expected to be able to do, and list the skills that students learn. Student learning is based on these standards throughout the year, and students in most states are tested based on these standards at the end of the school year. This workbook develops many skills listed in the Common Core Standards for English Language Arts, including skills in the reading, writing, and language strands. A complete list of the specific skills covered is included in the back of the book. Matches the Texas Standards The Texas standards, or TEKS, include key skills that are specifically covered by this book. These include using context to determine word meaning, identifying and using prefixes and suffixes, using antonyms and synonyms, and using adverbs and pronouns. In addition, the book will develop a range of reading, writing, and language skills covered by the Texas curriculum. One Book, Ten Core Benefits - produces a thorough understanding of compound words - develops word analysis and decoding skills - introduces common prefixes and suffixes - provides practice using pronouns and adverbs - increases vocabulary and develops knowledge of word meanings - creates an understanding of words with multiple meanings - teaches students to use context to determine word meaning - develops skills in identifying and using synonyms and antonyms - helps students understand literal and nonliteral meanings of words - enhances reading comprehension skills
Expand vocabulary and advance language skills to reach and then exceed grade level! Yes! This book aligns to the skills of the Common Core State Standards and the TEKS! Key Features - 101 exercises focused on figurative language and sayings - includes exercises covering idioms, common phrases, similes, metaphors, hyperbole, adages, and proverbs - 10 complete sets of exercises organized into easy, moderate, and advanced - vocabulary, reading level, and difficulty increase from a Grade 2 level right through to a Grade 5 level and higher - each set includes a variety of tasks that allow students to develop and then apply new skills - specifically designed to increase vocabulary and language skills to exceed grade level expectations - includes a complete answer key Aligns to the Common Core Standards The Common Core Standards are a set of standards adopted by most American states. The standards describe what students are expected to be able to do, and list the skills that students learn. Student learning is based on these standards throughout the year, and students in most states are tested based on these standards at the end of the school year. This workbook develops many skills listed in the Common Core Standards for English Language Arts, including skills in the reading, writing, and language strands. The major skills covered include interpreting figurative language such as similes and metaphors and recognizing and explaining the meaning of idioms, adages, and proverbs. A complete list of the specific skills covered is included in the back of the book. Matches the Texas Standards The Texas standards, or TEKS, include key skills that are specifically covered by this book. These include identifying the meaning of common idioms, adages, and other sayings, using context to determine word meaning, understanding unfamiliar words and words with multiple meanings, and analyzing the use of similes and metaphors. In addition, the book will develop a range of reading, writing, and language skills covered by the Texas curriculum. One Book, Ten Core Benefits - produces a thorough understanding of idioms - develops the ability to understand and use similes and metaphors - provides practice recognizing the meaning of common phrases - introduces exaggeration and hyperbole - teaches students to use context to determine meaning - helps students understand the literal and nonliteral meanings of words - increases vocabulary and enhances knowledge of word meanings - encourages students to understand and relate to adages and proverbs - develops writing skills including persuasive, descriptive, and narrative writing - enhances reading comprehension skills
Expand vocabulary and advance language skills to reach and then exceed grade level! Key Features - 101 exercises focused on homophones, homographs, and homonyms - 10 complete sets of exercises organized into easy, moderate, and advanced - vocabulary, reading level, and difficulty increase from a Grade 2 level right through to a Grade 5 level and higher - each set includes a variety of tasks that allow students to develop and then apply new skills - specifically designed to increase vocabulary and language skills to exceed grade level expectations - includes a complete answer key Aligns to the Common Core Standards The Common Core Standards are a set of standards adopted by most American states. The standards describe what students are expected to be able to do, and list the skills that students learn. Student learning is based on these standards throughout the year, and students in most states are tested based on these standards at the end of the school year. This workbook develops many skills listed in the Common Core Standards for English Language Arts, including skills in the reading, writing, and language strands. A complete list of the specific skills covered is included in the back of the book. Matches the Texas Standards The Texas standards, or TEKS, include key skills that are specifically covered by this book. These include understanding words with multiple meanings, identifying and using homographs and homophones, and using context to determine word meaning. In addition, the book will develop a range of reading, writing, and language skills covered by the Texas curriculum. One Book, Ten Core Benefits - develops phonics skills by linking written letters to sounds - provides practice decoding words - improves spelling - increases vocabulary and develops knowledge of word meanings - introduces and creates understanding of words with multiple meanings - teaches students to use context to determine word meaning - creates an understanding of the relationship between words - allows students to understand literal and nonliteral meanings of words - enhances reading comprehension skills - helps develop writing skills and revising skills
In response to the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (NCLB), Systems for State Science Assessment explores the ideas and tools that are needed to assess science learning at the state level. This book provides a detailed examination of K-12 science assessment: looking specifically at what should be measured and how to measure it. Along with reading and mathematics, the testing of science is a key component of NCLBâ€"it is part of the national effort to establish challenging academic content standards and develop the tools to measure student progress toward higher achievement. The book will be a critical resource for states that are designing and implementing science assessments to meet the 2007-2008 requirements of NCLB. In addition to offering important information for states, Systems for State Science Assessment provides policy makers, local schools, teachers, scientists, and parents with a broad view of the role of testing and assessment in science education.
Thank you for visiting our website. Would you like to provide feedback on how we could improve your experience?
This site does not use any third party cookies with one exception — it uses cookies from Google to deliver its services and to analyze traffic.Learn More.