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Timed Readings
by Edward SpargoDo your students fail to even finish a timed test? Do they read word by word? Do they simply move their eyes over the page, never remembering what they read? If you suspect that students' test scores are being confounded by any of these traits, or if you have students who need to process greater amounts of information, the Timed Readings books can help. For over thirty years, Jamestown has been helping students increase their reading rate and fluency while maintaining comprehension. Timed Readings is the original series of timed reading books; 400-word nonfiction timed passages in science, social studies, the humanities, and more.
Timed Readings
by Edward SpargoPrepare your students for timed tests from our largest collection of science, social studies, and literature selections Increase reading stamina Build reading rate and fluency Prepare students for state and national tests Do you have students who simply do not finish the test in the time allotted? Do they move their eyes over the page without remembering what they read? For over 30 years, the Jamestown Timed Readings collection has helped such students increase their reading rate, fluency, and comprehension. The 55 books in the series all have Uniform 400-word passages for easy timing Nonfiction and fiction selections like those found on state and national tests Literal and critical comprehension questions Progress charts for motivation Identical covers within a series so no one is embarrassed Six different series to meet your students' needs Timed Readings Plus in Social Studies, Science, or Mathematics--passages on content area topics like those found on standardized tests Timed Readings in Literature--excerpts from great literature Timed Readings--passages from science, social studies, the humanities, and more Timed Readings Plus--nonfiction passages followed by related fiction
Timed Readings
by Edward SpargoDo your students fail to even finish a timed test? Do they read word by word? Do they simply move their eyes over the page, never remembering what they read? If you suspect that students' test scores are being confounded by any of these traits, or if you have students who need to process greater amounts of information, the Timed Readings books can help. For over thirty years, Jamestown has been helping students increase their reading rate and fluency while maintaining comprehension. Timed Readings is the original series of timed reading books; 400-word nonfiction timed passages in science, social studies, the humanities, and more.
Timed Readings
by Edward SpargoDo your students fail to even finish a timed test? Do they read word by word? Do they simply move their eyes over the page, never remembering what they read? If you suspect that students' test scores are being confounded by any of these traits, or if you have students who need to process greater amounts of information, the Timed Readings books can help. For over thirty years, Jamestown has been helping students increase their reading rate and fluency while maintaining comprehension. Timed Readings is the original series of timed reading books; 400-word nonfiction timed passages in science, social studies, the humanities, and more.
Timed Readings (Third Edition) (Book Eight)
by Edward SpargoDo your students fail to even finish a timed test? Do they read word by word? Do they simply move their eyes over the page, never remembering what they read? If you suspect that students' test scores are being confounded by any of these traits, or if you have students who need to process greater amounts of information, the Timed Readings books can help. For over thirty years, Jamestown has been helping students increase their reading rate and fluency while maintaining comprehension. Timed Readings is the original series of timed reading books; 400-word nonfiction timed passages in science, social studies, the humanities, and more.
Timed Readings Book Six
by Edward SpargoDo your students fail to even finish a timed test? Do they read word by word? Do they simply move their eyes over the page, never remembering what they read? If you suspect that students' test scores are being confounded by any of these traits, or if you have students who need to process greater amounts of information, the Timed Readings books can help. For over thirty years, Jamestown has been helping students increase their reading rate and fluency while maintaining comprehension. Timed Readings is the original series of timed reading books; 400-word nonfiction timed passages in science, social studies, the humanities, and more.
Steck-Vaughn Building Strategies for GED Success
by Steck-VaughnThis book will help you prepare for the GED test areas in language arts and writing.
Steck-Vaughn Building Strategies for GED Success
by Steck-VaughnThis book will help you learn important reading, thinking, and test-taking skills in mathematics. The GED exercises and test prep Mathematics will help you improve your mathematical skills.
Keys to GED Success
by Steck-VaughnThis book focuses on the thinking and graphic interpretation skills needed to pass the GED Science Test.
Master the GED
by Peterson'sMaster the GED: Determining Strengths and Weaknesses, part of Peterson's Master the GED 2013, is a full-length practice test designed to help you figure out which areas of study you need to pay special attention to when preparing for taking the GED. This diagnostic test consists of six sections, each with its own time allotment and specific instructions. You will encounter each type of question that is also on the official test. Finally, there are detailed answer explanations and instructions on how to evaluate your essay that will reinforce your knowledge and help you learn from your mistakes.
Master the GED
by Peterson'sPeterson's Master the GED: The Language Arts, Reading Test is your one-stop test preparation for the GED Reading Test. When using this eBoo, you will learn how to read and understand the various types of fiction and nonfiction passages that are included in the Reading Test. For each type, you are presented with sample passages and GED-style questions based on them. At the end of the lesson, you will review some general strategies that apply to every kind of reading passage.
Master the GED
by Peterson'sPeterson's Master the GED: The Language Arts, Writing Test comprises three review chapters exclusively focused on your preparation for the two parts of the Writing test. The material introduces each question type you will encounter in Part I and give you tips and strategies for answering each one. This eBook includes an in-depth writing review to help you with the sentence structure problems that make up about a third of the questions in Part I. The final review chapter pays special attention to the essay you will need to write, reviewing successful writing strategies and discussing the strengths and weaknesses of a number of included sample essays. It concludes with strategies on how to evaluate your own practice essays.
Master the GED
by Peterson'sPeterson's Master the GED: The Social Studies Test begins with a detailed explanation of the subject areas and question formats of the Social Studies Test. This is accompanied by practice questions with answer explanations to give you an instant-and visual-review of the type of questions you will encounter. This eBook then reviews the four content areas covered by the Social Studies Test: history, civics and government, economics, and geography. The review sections also include practice questions. To assist readers preparing for the GED in Canada, sections focusing on Canadian history and government are included. You will also find summaries of key U.S. historical documents.
Master the GED
by Peterson'sMaster the GED: Practice Test 3, part of Peterson's Master the GED 2013, is a full-length practice test designed to help you prepare for the GED. This practice test consists of six sections, each with its own time allotment and specific instructions. You will encounter each type of question and cover all subject areas that are also on the official test. Finally, there are detailed answer explanations and instructions on how to evaluate your essay that will reinforce your knowledge and help you learn from your mistakes.
Keys to GED Success
by Steck-VaughnThis book focuses on the thinking skills needed to pass the GED Language Arts, Writing Test.
Master the GED
by Peterson'sPeterson's Master the GED: Basics presents a thorough introduction to the five GED tests. It discusses the organization and time limits of each test; explains how the GED is scored and what the passing requirements are; and addresses the scheduling and fees and how to check for testing availability. You find out how to retake all or part of the GED and how to receive your GED certificate, what to expect on test day, and how to set a study schedule. The top ten test-taking tips round out this introduction.
Master the GED 2012
by Peterson'sMaster the GED is a comprehensive guide that offers the essential test-prep and review material for the high school equivalency diploma test, including practice tests, subject review, and expert tips on how to score high on each GED test. Readers will find the GED information they need to know-scoring and passing requirements, how to prepare, and what to expect on test day.
Master the GED
by Peterson'sPeterson's Master the GED: The Mathematics Test will thoroughly prepare you for both parts of the GED Math Test. After a brief tutorial about how to use the calculator you are allowed to use during Part I and giving you strategies for solving math problems, this eBook offers in-depth math reviews of numbers (order and laws of operations, integers, fractions, ratios, and square roots, among others), algebra and descriptive statistics, and geometry. You will find sample questions with answer explanations throughout the review chapters for further practice.
Master the GED
by Peterson'sThe GED Science Test is designed to measure a variety of abilities within the context of life science (biology), earth science (geology and oceanography), space science (astronomy), and physical science (chemistry and physics), and Peterson's Master the GED: The Science Test is your ultimate prep guide for this. After giving you detailed information about each question type and format you will encounter and presenting you with test-taking strategies, this eBook presents you with a review chapter that covers all the subject areas mentioned here. Numerous practice questions with detailed answer explanations will further help you review and prepare.
Keys to GED Success
by Steck-VaughnThis book focuses on the thinking skills needed to pass the GED Language Arts, Reading Test.
Food and Beverage Service for Levels 1 and 2
by John Cousins and Dennis LillicrapEnsure you have all the essential skills and support you'll need to succeed for the latest Level 1 Certificate and Level 2 Diploma in Professional Food and Beverage Service. Specifically designed with Level 1 and Level 2 learners in mind, this resource explains all key concepts clearly, and the topics are mapped carefully to both the NVQ and VRQ in Professional Food and Beverage Service at Levels 1 and 2 so you can find what you need easily. - Follow the structure of the units in each qualification with chapter headings and subheadings matched to the qualifications - Master important service skills with photographic step-by-step sequences - Grasp important definitions with key terms boxes and a glossary - Test your understanding with activities at the end of every chapter which will help you prepare for assessment
Food and Beverage Service, 10th Edition
by John Cousins and Suzanne WeekesThis revised and updated edition of our bestselling and internationally respected title is the essential reference source for trainers, practitioners and anyone working towards professional qualifications in food and beverage service.- Covers contemporary trends and issues in food and beverage service and offers broad and in-depth coverage of key concepts, skills and knowledge, with developed focus on the international nature of the hospitality industry.- Supports students in gaining a comprehensive overview of the industry, from personal skills, service areas and equipment, menus and menu knowledge, beverages and service techniques, to specialised forms of service, events and supervisory aspects.- Supports a range of professional qualifications as well as in-company training programmes.- Aids visual learners with over 250 photographs and illustrations demonstrating current service conventions and techniques.
Culinary Careers
by Rick Smilow and Anne E. McbrideTurn a passion for food into the job of a lifetime with the insider advice in Culinary Careers.
Working in food can mean cooking on the line in a restaurant, of course, but there are so many more career paths available. No one knows this better than Rick Smilow—president of the Institute of Culinary Education (ICE), the award-winning culinary school in New York City—who has seen ICE graduates go on to prime jobs both in and out of professional kitchens. Tapping into that vast alumni network and beyond, Culinary Careers is the only career book to offer candid portraits of dozens and dozens of coveted jobs at all levels to help you find your dream job.
Instead of giving glossed-over, general descriptions of various jobs, Culinary Careers features exclusive interviews with both food-world luminaries and those on their way up, to help you discover what a day in the life is really like in your desired field.
With information on educational programs and a bird’s-eye view of the industry, Culinary Careers is a must-have resource for anyone looking to break into the food world, whether you’re a first-time job seeker or a career changer looking for your next step.
Culinary Essentials
by Johnson Wales UniversityOpen foodservice career pathways with this outstanding new program! Packed with great charts and extraordinary full-color illustrations, this text provides a current and practical view of the culinary workplace.