Spectrum Test Prep, Grade 7

by Foreman, Dale; Cohen, Alan C.; Kaplan, Jerome D.; Mitchell, Ruth

• ISBN13: 9780769630571
• ISBN10: 076963057X
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-09-10
• Publisher: School Specialty Publishing

Summary

Students improve their test scores when they know how to follow directions, understand test formats, use effective strategies to avoid common mistakes, and budget their time wisely.Spectrum Test Prep offers students the preparation they need to achieve success on standardized tests. With content developed by educators, experienced in standardized tests such as The Iowa Test of Basic Skills, Terra Nova/CTBS, and Statewide Assessments, this series of workbooks offers students a comprehensive and sequential way to master the content areas offered on state tests. Answer key included. This workbook offers students: Practice for state tests, including proficiency tests Actual test questions in reading, language arts, and math Strategies and techniques for answering different types of questions such as multiple choice, fill-in-the-blank, and choosing a picture to answer a question Tips on identifying testing patterns, time management, and following directions A complete answer key This workbook offers teachers and parents: An explanation of what standardized test are and why students may experience test anxiety Clear instructions to help use the book effectively Content to prepare for the most popular standardized tests

Table of Contents

Introduction	3	(2)
A Message to Parents and Teachers	5	(1)
A Message to Students	6	(1)
How to Use This Book	7	(2)
Skills and Strategies	9	(2)
Test Prep in Reading	11	(46)
Vocabulary	12	(10)
Test Yourself	18	(4)
Reading Comprehension	22	(20)
Test Yourself	33	(9)
Name and Answer Sheet	42	(2)
Test Practice	44	(13)
Test Prep in Language	57	(46)
Language Mechanics	58	(9)
Test Yourself	63	(4)
Language Expression	67	(14)
Test Yourself	77	(4)
Spelling Skills	81	(4)
Test Yourself	83	(2)
Study Skills	85	(5)
Test Yourself	87	(3)
Name and Answer Sheet	90	(2)
Test Practice	92	(11)
Test Prep in Math	103	(46)
Concepts	104	(8)
Test Yourself	110	(2)
Computation	112	(10)
Test Yourself	120	(2)
Applications	122	(16)
Test Yourself	134	(4)
Name and Answer Sheet	138	(2)
Test Practice	140	(9)
Answer Keys	149	(5)
Reading Progress Chart	154	(1)
Language Progress Chart	155	(1)
Math Progress Chart	156