U.S. HISTORY DOCUMENT-BASED ACTIVITIES:
Using Primary Sources in the Middle Grades
by Barbara T. Doherty and Charlotte S. Jaffe
This resource is divided into three sections: The American Revolution, Westward Expansion, and Woman Suffrage. Included are letters, historical documents, diary excerpts, political cartoons, photos, art, maps, ads, and other artifacts that are classified as primary sources. By learning how people of the periods actually felt, students will better understand the people and events that shaped the history of our nation.
80 pages. Grades 5-8.

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Skill-specific preparation for the social studies components of standardized tests covers History, Geography, Government, and Economics. Testing formats practiced include standard bubble multiple choice, short answer, and extended response.

Skill-specific preparation for the science components of standardized tests follows NSE and FOSS standards. Units cover Earth, Life, and Physical sciences. Typical testing formats practiced include standard bubble multiple choice as well as complete sentence answers.

Each book provides instruction in the four key curriculum areas tested nationwide—reading, writing, language, and mathematics. The formats, reading passages, and questions are all modeled after national standardized and proficiency tests. Each book culminates with a practice test with a bubble answer sheet for a real test-like experience. Also perfect for multi-subject, summer review. Practice skill pages include
"Knowing the Skill"—explains and defines each skill
"During the Test"—provides answer-selection strategies
"Think About the Answer"—helps children think through their answers
"Now You Try It"—sample challenges provide practice in answering literal, interpretive, and critical questions.
"Get Testwise"—includes dozens of test-taking tips

Core Skills: Test Preparation
These all-inclusive skills resources provide the focused practice students need to apply, reinforce, and review skills in reading, math, and test-taking. Answer key included. Published by Steck Vaughn.

Math Test Prep That Matters!, Grades K-2, 3-4 & 5-6
Standards-Based Math Prompts. That Develop Students' Critical Thinking and Deepen Their Understanding of Key Math Concepts Give students a head start on math tests with this collection of open-ended math activities. Each activity starts with a simple math-related picture or graphic. Students devise a math problem related to the picture then solve their own problem. This gives them insight into how math problems are formulated and helps teachers assess students' level of understanding. A great way to build students' math confidence!