Jonathan D. Kantrowitz

These workbooks are designed to equip your 4th-grade and 7th-grade students with the skills they'll need for success on the writing portion of the STAAR test. Divided into two sections, Rise and Shine STAAR Writing first presents students with a series of engaging reading passages embedded with errors of grammar, usage, mechanics, content, and organization. The multiple-choice questions that follow each passage are designed to help them recognize and correct these mistakes. In the second section, students write their own compositions in response to the writing prompts they encounter. As part of each exercise, students are urged to prewrite and are given space in which to organize their thoughts before writing. A checklist in each prompt helps students focus on the important elements of good writing as they are completing the prompts. Teacher Editions contain STAAR objectives and scoring rubrics. Nowhere will you find more extensive preparation for the STAAR Writing Assessment (Grades 4 and 7) For students who are working below grade level, Rise & Shine STAAR Writing is available in an ungraded version - Mastering Texas Writing

These extraordinary workbooks each provide dozens of on-grade-level reading comprehension passages. The passages include fiction, nonfiction and poetry. Each passage is followed by a number of multiple-choice questions. The questions test and provide practice for reading comprehension skills, both literal comprehension and critical-thinking skills. Open-ended question follows most passages. These questions provide practice both in reasoning skills and in composition. The Kindergarten through Grade 2 books include extensive illustrations. The Grades 3 through 8 books are very substantial in size-144 to 204 pages each, with hours and hours of reading assignments and practice questions in each. The Grade 3 and Grade 4 books also include some illustrations, to help hold younger students' attention. Teacher Editions provide suggestions for use, correct answers to multiple-choice questions, and suggestions for appropriate responses to open-ended questions.

A cloze test measures reading as a process in which students attempt to make sense of the text they read. These tests usually consist of a number of nonfiction passages on a variety of topics. Within these passages, words have been deleted and the student must choose the correct word for each deletion in the text. Many standardized tests for reading use the cloze method. Queue's Cloze Reading workbooks provide several dozen nonfiction passages for students to practice mastering this often difficult and challenging reading exercise.

Each of these workbooks provides on-grade-level mathematics practice. These titles are 100% aligned with Texas' standards for mathematics to serve as even better test preparation tools. Hundreds of practice questions ensure that students are familiar with the TEKS mathematics exam format before walking into the test. Questions match the format that students can expect to see on TEKS exams. Many questions involve graphic representations, an important part of the TEKS exam. Teacher editions show correct and suggested answers for each of the questions asked, as well as the targeted skill for the questions. Our mathematics workbooks are the most effective test preparation tools available Also great for home schooling

Each of these workbooks provides on-grade-level mathematics practice. These titles are 100% aligned with Texas' standards for mathematics to serve as even better test preparation tools. Hundreds of practice questions ensure that students are familiar with the TEKS mathematics exam format before walking into the test. Questions match the format that students can expect to see on TEKS exams. Many questions involve graphic representations, an important part of the TEKS exam. Teacher editions show correct and suggested answers for each of the questions asked, as well as the targeted skill for the questions. Our mathematics workbooks are the most effective test preparation tools available For students who are working below grade level, Rise & Shine TEKS Mathematics is available in an ungraded version - Mastering Texas Math. Also great for home schooling

Pathfinder Math Focus is a new, comprehensive series of workbooks designed to provide your students with instruction and practice on targeted areas of their math curriculum. These workbooks present the most important mathematics concepts in clear, concise lessons filled with definitions, explanations, and step-by-step examples. There are separate workbooks for Numbers and Operations; Geometry and Measurement; and Algebra and Data Analysis. Each grade-level workbook contains numerous separate in-depth lessons covering all aspects of these areas. Each concept is presented in straightforward language, with several examples. Every lesson is followed by an extensive practice section designed to reinforce the lesson. This new series is a great way to get your students the extra help in the areas in which they need it. Perfect for review and remediation, a great way to fill in gaps in their learning Grades 3-8 Pathfinder Math Focus 3-8 is also available in ungraded versions for students who are working below grade level.

Do you need a workbook to get your students into "game shape" for the MCAS Math exam? Do you need a workbook that is 100% aligned to the most recent standards? That presents questions just like those your students will see on the MCAS? That is uncluttered, easy to navigate, and is not intimidating to children? Queue's Rise & Shine Series provides educators with the means to engage their students and to practice and reinforce the skills and concepts essential for success on the MCAS and in the classroom. These workbooks are an indispensable teaching tool Each of these workbooks provides on-grade-level mathematics practice. Our Grades 3-8 Mathematics titles are 100% aligned with the MCAS standards for mathematics. - Hundreds of practice questions ensure that students are familiar with the MCAS mathematics exam format before walking into the test. - Questions match the format that students can expect to see on MCAS exams. - Many questions involve graphic representations, an important part of the MCAS exam. - 2 full practice tests are included in each workbook. Practice tests can be used as pretests and posttests. - Teacher editions include extensive test-specific introductory guides and show correct and suggested answers for each of the questions asked, as well as the targeted skill for those questions. Our mathematics workbooks are the most effective test preparation tools available

Do you need a workbook to get your students into "game shape" for the MCAS Math exam? Do you need a workbook that is 100% aligned to the most recent standards? That presents questions just like those your students will see on the MCAS? That is uncluttered, easy to navigate, and is not intimidating to children? Queue's Rise & Shine Series provides educators with the means to engage their students and to practice and reinforce the skills and concepts essential for success on the MCAS and in the classroom. These workbooks are an indispensable teaching tool Each of these workbooks provides on-grade-level mathematics practice. Our Grades 3-8 Mathematics titles are 100% aligned with the MCAS standards for mathematics. - Hundreds of practice questions ensure that students are familiar with the MCAS mathematics exam format before walking into the test. - Questions match the format that students can expect to see on MCAS exams. - Many questions involve graphic representations, an important part of the MCAS exam. - 2 full practice tests are included in each workbook. Practice tests can be used as pretests and posttests. - Teacher editions include extensive test-specific introductory guides and show correct and suggested answers for each of the questions asked, as well as the targeted skill for those questions. Our mathematics workbooks are the most effective test preparation tools available

Do you need a workbook to get your students into "game shape" for the TEKS Math exam? Do you need a workbook that is 100% aligned to the most recent standards? That presents questions just like those your students will see on the TEKS? That is uncluttered, easy to navigate, and is not intimidating to children? Queue's Rise & Shine Series provides educators with the means to engage their students and to practice and reinforce the skills and concepts essential for success on the TEKS and in the classroom. These workbooks are an indispensable teaching tool Each of these workbooks provides on-grade-level mathematics practice. Our Grades 3-8 Mathematics titles are 100% aligned with the TEKS standards for mathematics. - Hundreds of practice questions ensure that students are familiar with the TEKS mathematics exam format before walking into the test. - Questions match the format that students can expect to see on TEKS exams. - Many questions involve graphic representations, an important part of the TEKS exam. - Teacher editions show correct and suggested answers for each of the questions asked, as well as the targeted skill for those questions. Our mathematics workbooks are the most effective test preparation tools available These books are also great for home schooling

Do you need a workbook to get your students into "game shape" for the TEKS Math exam? Do you need a workbook that is 100% aligned to the most recent standards? That presents questions just like those your students will see on the TEKS? That is uncluttered, easy to navigate, and is not intimidating to children? Queue's Rise & Shine Series provides educators with the means to engage their students and to practice and reinforce the skills and concepts essential for success on the TEKS and in the classroom. These workbooks are an indispensable teaching tool Each of these workbooks provides on-grade-level mathematics practice. Our Grades 3-8 Mathematics titles are 100% aligned with the TEKS standards for mathematics. - Hundreds of practice questions ensure that students are familiar with the TEKS mathematics exam format before walking into the test. - Questions match the format that students can expect to see on TEKS exams. - Many questions involve graphic representations, an important part of the TEKS exam. - Teacher editions show correct and suggested answers for each of the questions asked, as well as the targeted skill for those questions. Our mathematics workbooks are the most effective test preparation tools available These books are also great for home schooling

Each of these workbooks provides hours of on-grade-level reading comprehension practice. The grades 2-8 Reading Comprehension titles are completely aligned with Standards of Learning for reading to serve as outstanding test preparation tools. - Each question is aligned to Virginia's Standards of Learning. - The passages match the format that students can expect to see on the SOL. - A variety of grade-level-appropriate fiction, nonfiction, and poetry passages are each coupled with multiple-choice and open-ended questions. - In grades 5-8, students will find some passages about Virginia, as well as general interest passages. - Each of our grades 2-8 titles also offers a guided introductory section designed to help students learn strategies to succeed on statewide assessments. Teacher editions include extensive test-specific introductory guides and show correct and suggested answers for each of the questions asked, as well as the targeted skill for those questions. Our reading comprehension books are the most effective test preparation tools available. Also great for home schooling

Each of these workbooks provides hours of on-grade-level reading comprehension practice. The grades 2-8 Reading Comprehension titles are completely aligned with Standards of Learning for reading to serve as outstanding test preparation tools. - Each question is aligned to Virginia's Standards of Learning. - The passages match the format that students can expect to see on the SOL. - A variety of grade-level-appropriate fiction, nonfiction, and poetry passages are each coupled with multiple-choice and open-ended questions. - In grades 5-8, students will find some passages about Virginia, as well as general interest passages. - Each of our grades 2-8 titles also offers a guided introductory section designed to help students learn strategies to succeed on statewide assessments. Teacher editions include extensive test-specific introductory guides and show correct and suggested answers for each of the questions asked, as well as the targeted skill for those questions. Our reading comprehension books are the most effective test preparation tools available. Also great for home schooling