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TASC For Dummies


TASC For Dummies


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von: Stuart Donnelly, Nicole Hersey, Ron Olson, Kathleen Peno, Shannon Reed, Connie Sergent

13,99 €

Verlag: Wiley
Format: PDF
Veröffentl.: 08.09.2016
ISBN/EAN: 9781118966457
Sprache: englisch
Anzahl Seiten: 512

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<b>Everything you need to pass the TASC</b> <p>If you're looking to gauge your readiness for the high school equivalency exam and want to give it all you've got, <i>TASC For Dummies</i> has everything you need.</p> <p>The TASC (Test Assessing Secondary Completion) is a state-of-the art, affordable, national high school equivalency assessment that evaluates five subject areas: reading, writing, mathematics, science, and social studies. With the help of this hands-on, friendly guide, you'll gain the confidence and skills needed to score your highest and gain your high school diploma equivalency.</p> <ul> <li>Helps you measure your career and college readiness, as outlined by the Common Core State Standards</li> <li>Focuses entirely on the 5 sections of the TASC and the various question types you'll encounter on test day</li> <li>Includes two full-length TASC practice tests with complete answers and explanations</li> </ul> <p>So far, New York, Indiana, New Jersey, West Virginia, Wyoming, and Nevada have adopted TASC as their official high school equivalency assessment test. If you're a resident of one of these states and want an easy-to-grasp introduction to the exam, <i>TASC For Dummies</i> has you covered. Written in plain English and packed with tons of practical and easy-to-follow explanations, it gets you up to speed on this alternative to the GED.</p>
<p>Introduction 1</p> <p><b>Part 1: Getting Started with the TASC 5</b></p> <p>Chapter 1: Making Sense of the TASC 7</p> <p>Chapter 2: Getting Prepped 13</p> <p><b>Part 2: Language Arts: Reading 17</b></p> <p>Chapter 3: Reading to Find Central Themes and Main Ideas 19</p> <p>Chapter 4: Analyzing the Structure of Text 27</p> <p><b>Part 3: Language Arts: Writing 39</b></p> <p>Chapter 5: The Basics of Writing 41</p> <p>Chapter 6: Avoiding Grammatical Errors 53</p> <p>Chapter 7: The Mechanics of Writing 65</p> <p>Chapter 8: Choosing Effective Language 71</p> <p>Chapter 9: Writing the TASC Essay 77</p> <p><b>Part 4: Mathematics 81</b></p> <p>Chapter 10: Numbers & Quantity 83</p> <p>Chapter 11: Algebra 95</p> <p>Chapter 12: Measurement Functions 123</p> <p>Chapter 13: Geometry 141</p> <p>Chapter 14: Statistics and Probability 155</p> <p><b>Part 5: Social Studies 169</b></p> <p>Chapter 15: U.S. History 171</p> <p>Chapter 16: World History 185</p> <p>Chapter 17: Civics and Government 199</p> <p>Chapter 18: Geography 215</p> <p>Chapter 19: Economics 223</p> <p><b>Part 6: Science 233</b></p> <p>Chapter 20: Physical Science 235</p> <p>Chapter 21: Life Science 249</p> <p>Chapter 22: Earth and Space Science 261</p> <p><b>Part 7: Practice Tests 281</b></p> <p>Chapter 23: Practice Test 1 283</p> <p>Chapter 24: Answers and Explanations for Practice Test 1 345</p> <p>Chapter 25: Practice Test 2 371</p> <p>Chapter 26: Answers and Explanations for Practice Test 2 435</p> <p><b>Part 8: The Part of Tens 461</b></p> <p>Chapter 27: Ten Ways to Maximize Your Score 463</p> <p>Chapter 28: Ten Ways to Work through Test Jitters 467</p> <p>Index 471</p>
<p><b>Stuart Donnelly, PhD, </b>was awarded a PhD in mathematics from Oxford University. He has prepared students for the TASC test and GED Test for the past two decades.</p>
<p><b>Get on task to pass the TASC test</b></p> <p>Looking to give the high school equivalency exam all you've got? This book is packed with tons of practical, easy-to follow material to get up to speed on the TASC test. Review all of the test topics and take two full-length practice tests so you can score higher on test day. <p>Inside... <ul><li>Why take the TASC test?</li> <li>Two full-length practice tests with answers and explanations</li> <li>Reading, writing, and grammar preparation</li> <li>Review basic math, algebra, geometry, and statistics</li> <li>Brush up on social studies and science</li></ul>

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