Dual Language Education


Book Description

Dual language education is a program that combines language minority and language majority students for instruction through two languages. This book provides the conceptual background for the program and discusses major implementation issues. Research findings summarize language proficiency and achievement outcomes from 8000 students at 20 schools, along with teacher and parent attitudes.




Getting Ready for the 4th Grade Assessment Tests


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Getting Ready for the 4th Grade Assessment Test: Help Improve Your Child’s Math and English Skills – Many parents are expressing a demand for books that will help their children succeed and excel on the fourth grade assessment tests in math and English –especially in areas where children have limited access to computers. This book will help students practice basic math concepts, i.e., number sense and applications as well as more difficult math, such as patterns, functions, and algebra. English skills will include practice in reading comprehension, writing, and vocabulary. Rubrics are included for self-evaluation.




Algebraic Reasoning


Book Description

Algebraic Reasoning is a textbook designed to provide high school students with a conceptual understanding of algebraic functions and to prepare them for Algebra 2..




Proofreading, Revising & Editing Skills Success in 20 Minutes a Day


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"In this eBook, you'll learn the principles of grammar and how to manipulate your words until they're just right. Strengthen your revising and editing skills and become a clear and consistent writer." --




Test Prep: Grade 3 (Flash Kids Harcourt Family Learning)


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Standardized test-taking skills for reading, math and language of grade 3.




501 Writing Prompts


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"This eBook features 501 sample writing prompts that are designed to help you improve your writing and gain the necessary writing skills needed to ace essay exams. Build your essay-writing confidence fast with 501 Writing Prompts!" --




Everyday Mathematics 4th Edition, Grade 5, Student Reference Book


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Everyday Mathematics is a comprehensive Pre-K through Grade 6 mathematics program engineered for the Common Core State Standards. Developed by The University of Chicago, School Mathematics Project, the Everyday Mathematics spiral curriculum continually reinforces abstract math concepts through concrete real-world applications. -- Provided by publisher.




Creative Curriculum


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The Creative Curriculum comes alive! This videotape-winner of the 1989 Silver Apple Award at the National Educational Film and Video Festival-demonstrates how teachers set the stage for learning by creating a dynamic well-organized environment. It shows children involved in seven of the interest areas in the The Creative Curriculum and explains how they learn in each area. Everyone conducts in-service training workshops for staff and parents or who teaches early childhood education courses will find the video an indispensable tool for explainin appropriate practice.




TIME FOR KIDS® Practicing for STAAR Success: Mathematics: Grade 3 (Spanish Version)


Book Description

Build third graders' conceptual knowledge and help them prepare for the STAAR Mathematics test through higher-level thinking problems and graphical representations from TIME For Kids. This resource provides practice problems across a wide range of question formats, including multistep problems, analytical charts and graphs, and griddable questions designed to demonstrate student understanding. With regular practice, test-taking anxiety can be reduced and students can build the following skills: express understanding of concepts, showcase mathematical thinking, generalize mathematical concepts, apply formulas and theories learned in the classroom to real-world problems, build problem-solving strategies, use multiple mathematics tools, and reflect on mathematical concepts learned. This must-have resource is perfect to help promote the use of skills needed for success in the 21st century.




TIME FOR KIDS® Practicing for STAAR Success: Reading: Grade 3 (Spanish Version)


Book Description

Boost third graders' knowledge base and prepare them for the STAAR Reading test while expanding their knowledge bases. By implementing this resource into instruction, students will sharpen their comprehension and critical-thinking skills to build the stamina necessary to succeed on the state test. Featuring TIME for Kids content, this resource offers high-interest informational texts, engaging literature passages, and poems. Questions are carefully crafted to guide students as they approach the texts and share their understanding. These practice exercises help students with skills such as the following: making inferences and drawing conclusions analyzing the development of ideas or characters, identifying author's viewpoint, and identifying main idea, theme, and supporting details. This must-have resource is perfect to help promote the use of skills needed for success in the 21st century.