Spectrum Test Prep, Grade 8

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

• ISBN13: 9780769630588
• ISBN10: 0769630588
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-09-10
• Publisher: MCG

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