Tuesday, July 29, 2008

Math Test Prep

Math Test Prep That Matters! Grades KÐ2

from Scholastic
SCH0439597218 (Primary)

Give young students a head start on math tests with this collection of open-ended math activities. Each activity starts with a simple math-related picture or graphic. Students devise a math problem related to the picture then solve their own problem. This gives them insight into how math problems are formulated and helps teachers assess students' level of understanding. A great way to build students' math confidence!

Grades: K - 2

Math Test Prep That Matters! Grades 3Ð4

from Scholastic
SCH0439597226 (Primary, Intermediate)

Get students ready for standardized math tests with this collection of open-ended math activities. Each activity starts with a math-related picture or graphic. Students devise a math problem related to the picture then solve their own problem. This gives them insight into how math problems are formulated and helps teachers assess students' level of understanding. A great way to build students' math and test-taking confidence!

Grades: 3 - 4

Math Test Prep That Matters! Grades 5 & Up

from Scholastic
SCH0439597234 (Intermediate, Middle School, High School)

Get students ready for standardized math tests with this collection of open-ended math activities. Each activity starts with a math-related picture or graphic. Students devise a math problem related to the picture then solve their own problem. This gives them insight into how math problems are formulated and helps teachers assess students' level of understanding. A great way to build students' math and test-taking confidence!

Grades: 5 - 12

Monday, July 28, 2008

Writing Binder

Writing 1 Binder

from Saddleback Educational Publishing
SDLSP2206 (Intermediate, Middle School, High School)

Features: Complete Answer Keys; Easy-Reading, Student-Directed Instructions; Lively Illustrations on Nearly Every Exercise; Interest-Grabbing Activities; Reinforcement and Review. Sample Activities Include: Sentence and Paragraph Completions, Cloze Exercises, Using Literal and Figurative Language, Similes and Metaphors, Answering Essay Questions, Paraphrasing and Summarizing, Journal Entries, Manuscript Preparation, Employee Evaluation and More!

Grades: 5 - 12