Get Ready! For Standardized Tests : Reading Grade 2
Published on 16. July 2001
Book
Paperback/Softback
216 pages
978-0-07-137406-4 (ISBN)
Description
Ensure that your child gets the perfect start he or she deserves. The core math and reading skills acquired in the first four years of school form the foundation of all future academic success. And, like every good parent, you want to ensure that your son or daughter develops those skills in a timely fashion. The books in the "Get Ready! For Standardized Tests" series help you do just that. Written by top education professionals, they arm you with proven tools and techniques for getting your child up to speed in grade-appropriate - or better - math and reading. Just as important, they help you to instill him or her with the confidence and test-taking know-how needed to shine in any of the standardized tests now administered nationwide.In addition to clear explanations of what students must know to perform at or above grade level, what scores mean, and how schools use standardized tests, each grade-specific volume includes: dozens of sample problems, practice drills, and test-style exercises - with fully explained solutions - to help reinforce skills and take the anxiety out of testing; tools for assessing skill levels and pinpointing problem areas; creative techniques for helping kids master grade-appropriate concepts; skill reviews at the end of each section for gauging progress; a full-length final test to measure proficiency and identify areas that need more work; and, tips on how to create a learning-friendly environment at home.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
line art, tables
Dimensions
Height: 272 mm
Width: 201 mm
Thickness: 12 mm
Weight
434 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-07-137406-4 (9780071374064)
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Persons
Louise Ulrich is a veteran teacher with more than 27 years of experience in public and private elementary schools. A graduate of West Virginia University with a B.S. in elementary education, she also holds a master's degree in education from Millersville University. Over the past 27 years Louise has taught every grade from preschool through sixth and has served as assistant director of a private day camp for children for the past 11 summers. For the past four years, she has taught second grade at the Lancaster Country Day School in Lancaster, PA.
Carol Turkington (Morgantown, PA) is the author of several books, including Reflections for Working Women and Reflections for Working Parents, both available from McGraw-Hill.
Carol Turkington (Morgantown, PA) is the author of several books, including Reflections for Working Women and Reflections for Working Parents, both available from McGraw-Hill.
Content
Skills Checklist. Introduction. Chapter 1: Test-Taking Basics. Chapter 2: Vocabulary. Chapter 3: Word Meanings in Context. Chapter 4: Synonyms, Antonyms, and Homonyms. Chapter 5: Word Sounds. Chapter 6: Word Recognition. Chapter 7: Spelling. Chapter 8: Capitalization and Punctuation. Chapter 9: Grammar Skills. Chapter 10: Breaking It Down. Chapter 11: Reading Comprehension. Chapter 12: Understanding Genres. Chapter 13: Study Skills. Appendix A: Web Sites and Resources for More Information. Appendix B: Read More About It. Appendix C: What Your Child's Test Scores Mean. Appendix D: Which States Require Which Tests. Appendix E: Testing Accommodations.