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Cliffstestprep Taks »
Authors: Bobrow, Paul Soifer (Contribution by), Dale Johnson
ISBN-13: 9780764559402, ISBN-10: 0764559400
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Wiley, John & Sons, Incorporated
Date Published: July 2004
Edition: (Non-applicable)
Author Biography: Bobrow
Jerry Bobrow, Ph.D. is a national authority in the field of test preparation and has been administering the test preparation programs for most California state universities for the past 29 years. Each year he runs more than 500 programs, assisting over 17,000 students in preparing for standardized tests. Dr. Bobrow has authored over 30 national best-selling test preparation books, including CliffsTestPrep® guides for the CSET, MSAT, GRE, GMAT, SAT I/PSAT, CBEST, NTE, PPST, ELM, GED, and ACT.
Book Synopsis
Your complete guide to a higher score on the new Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) Exam
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Written by test prep specialists
About the contents:
Introduction
- Frequently Asked Questions about the TAKS Exam
- Format of the new exam
- Three winning test-taking strategies
Part I Working toward Success
- Successful strategies for all four tests
- Tips on handling each TAKS question type, including multiple choice, short response, essay, and grid-in
- Analyses of sample problems in English Language Arts, Math, Social Studies, and Science
Part II Two Complete Simulated Test Batteries–Eight Tests in All–with Answers and Explanations
Test Prep Essentials from the Experts at CliffsNotes
Table of Contents
| Introduction | 1 | |
| Format | 1 | |
| Questions Commonly Asked about the TAKS Exams | 1 | |
| How You Can Do Your Best | 2 | |
| A Positive Approach | 2 | |
| The Elimination Strategy | 2 | |
| Avoiding the "Misread" | 3 | |
| Part I | Working Toward Success | |
| Introduction to the English Language Arts Test | 7 | |
| Reading and Written Composition | 7 | |
| Reading | 7 | |
| Objective 1 | A Basic Understanding of the Passage | 7 |
| Objective 2 | An Understanding of the Effects of Literary Elements | 8 |
| Objective 2 | An Understanding of the Effects of Literary Techniques | 8 |
| Objective 3 | The Ability to Analyze and Critically Evaluate the Passages and the Visual Representation | 8 |
| Directions | 9 | |
| Analysis | 9 | |
| Suggested Approach with Sample Passages, Visual Representation, and Questions | 11 | |
| Written Composition | 27 | |
| Objective 4 | Produce an Effective Composition for a Specific Purpose | 27 |
| Objective 5 | Produce a Piece of Writing that Demonstrates the Conventions of Spelling, Capitalization, Punctuation, Grammar, Usage, and Sentence Structure | 27 |
| Directions | 27 | |
| Analysis | 28 | |
| Strategies for Writing the Essay | 29 | |
| Suggested Approach with a Sample Essay Question and Essays | 30 | |
| Revising and Editing | 33 | |
| Objective 6 | Tests Skills in Improving Writing | 33 |
| Mechanics | 33 | |
| Grammar and Usage | 33 | |
| Sentence Structure | 34 | |
| Organization | 34 | |
| Directions | 34 | |
| Short Sample Directions | 34 | |
| Longer Passages Directions | 34 | |
| Analysis | 35 | |
| Things You Should Know About the Revising and Editing Section | 35 | |
| Strategies for Answering Revising and Editing Questions | 35 | |
| Suggested Approach with Sample Passages and Questions | 36 | |
| Multiple-Choice Questions on the Short Sample Passage | 36 | |
| Multiple-Choice Questions on Passage 1 | 38 | |
| Multiple-Choice Questions on Passage 2 | 42 | |
| Introduction to the Mathematics Test | 45 | |
| Mathematics Chart | 45 | |
| Strategies for the Mathematics Test | 48 | |
| Graphing Calculators | 48 | |
| Sample Problems and Strategies | 49 | |
| Objective 1 | Functional Relationships | 49 |
| Objective 2 | Properties and Attributes of Functions | 51 |
| Objective 3 | Linear Functions | 54 |
| Objective 4 | Linear Equations and Inequalities | 56 |
| Objective 5 | Quadratic and Other Nonlinear Functions | 60 |
| Objective 6 | Geometric Relationships and Spatial Reasoning | 62 |
| Objective 7 | Two- and Three-Dimensional Representations of Geometric Relationships and Shapes | 65 |
| Objective 8 | Concepts and Uses of Measurement and Similarity | 68 |
| Objective 9 | Percents, Proportional Relationships, Probability and Statistics | 72 |
| Objective 10 | Underlying Processes and Mathematical Tools | 73 |
| Introduction to the Social Studies Test | 77 | |
| Sample Problems and Strategies | 77 | |
| Objective 1 | Understanding of the Issues and Events of American History | 77 |
| Objective 2 | Understanding How Geography Influences Historical Issues and Events | 80 |
| Objective 3 | Understanding How Economic and Social Factors Influence Historical Issues and Events | 83 |
| Objective 4 | Understanding of the Political Influences on Historical Issues and Events | 85 |
| Objective 5 | Use of Critical Thinking Skills to Analyze Social Studies Information | 87 |
| Introduction to the Science Test | 91 | |
| Science Chart | 91 | |
| Calculators | 94 | |
| Sample Problems and Strategies | 94 | |
| Objective 1 | Understanding the Nature of Science | 94 |
| Objective 2 | Understanding the Organization of Living Systems | 98 |
| Objective 3 | Understanding the Interdependence of Organisms and the Environment | 102 |
| Objective 4 | Understanding the Structures and Properties of Matter | 104 |
| Objective 5 | Understanding of Motion, Forces, and Energy | 107 |
| Part II | Practice Tests | |
| Answer Document for Practice Test 1 | 113 | |
| Practice Test 1 | 115 | |
| English Language Arts | 115 | |
| Reading and Written Composition | 115 | |
| Reading | 115 | |
| Written Composition | 127 | |
| Revising and Editing | 129 | |
| Mathematics | 135 | |
| Social Studies | 162 | |
| Science | 177 | |
| Reviewing Practice Test 1 | 197 | |
| Answer Key for Practice Test 1 | 197 | |
| English Language Arts | 197 | |
| Reading and Written Composition | 197 | |
| Revising and Editing | 197 | |
| Mathematics | 198 | |
| Social Studies | 198 | |
| Science | 199 | |
| Review Chart | 200 | |
| Reasons for Mistakes | 200 | |
| Answers and Explanations for Practice Test 1 | 201 | |
| English Language Arts | 201 | |
| Reading and Written Composition | 201 | |
| Revising and Editing | 203 | |
| Mathematics | 205 | |
| Social Studies | 219 | |
| Science | 224 | |
| Answer Document for Practice Test 2 | 229 | |
| Practice Test 2 | 231 | |
| English Language Arts | 231 | |
| Reading and Written Composition | 231 | |
| Reading | 231 | |
| Written Composition | 242 | |
| Revising and Editing | 244 | |
| Mathematics | 250 | |
| Social Studies | 282 | |
| Science | 303 | |
| Reviewing Practice Test 2 | 323 | |
| Answer Key for Practice Test 2 | 323 | |
| English Language Arts | 323 | |
| Reading and Written Composition | 323 | |
| Revising and Editing | 323 | |
| Mathematics | 324 | |
| Social Studies | 324 | |
| Science | 325 | |
| Review Chart | 326 | |
| Reasons for Mistakes | 326 | |
| Answers and Explanations for Practice Test 2 | 327 | |
| English Language Arts | 327 | |
| Reading and Written Composition | 327 | |
| Revising and Editing | 329 | |
| Mathematics | 331 | |
| Social Studies | 349 | |
| Science | 354 |
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