Efnisyfirlit

• Cover
• Introduction
  • About This Book
  • Foolish Assumptions
  • Icons Used in This Book
  • Beyond the Book
  • Where to Go from Here
• Part 1: Getting Started with the TASC
  • Chapter 1: Making Sense of the TASC
    • Why the TASC and Not the GED?
    • Getting Up to Speed with Common Core
    • Exploring the New TASC Exam
    • Scoring: How Do You Measure Up?
  • Chapter 2: Getting Prepped
    • Honing Your Study Skills
    • The Secret to Time Management
    • Test-Taking Strategies
    • The Big Day(s): Test Prep Wheaties
• Part 2: Language Arts: Reading
  • Chapter 3: Reading to Find Central Themes and Main Ideas
    • Grasping Main Ideas and Themes
    • Filling in the Details
  • Chapter 4: Analyzing the Structure of Text
    • Investigating the Structure of Text
    • Assessing Point of View and Purpose
    • Determining the Meaning of Words
    • Understanding Figurative Language
    • Using Academic and Domain-Specific Words and Phrases
    • Analyzing Two or More Texts
• Part 3: Language Arts: Writing
  • Chapter 5: The Basics of Writing
    • The Parts of Speech
    • Building Sentences
    • Adding Descriptive Words and Phrases
  • Chapter 6: Avoiding Grammatical Errors
    • Subject and Verb Agreement
    • Matching Pronouns and Antecedents
    • Placing Descriptive Words and Phrases
    • Parallel Construction
    • Using Verbs Consistently
    • Choosing Active Verbs
    • Pronouns: A Case of Their Own
  • Chapter 7: The Mechanics of Writing
    • Capitalization
    • Punctuation
    • Spelling
  • Chapter 8: Choosing Effective Language
    • Homing in on Homonyms, Homographs, and Homophones
    • Dealing with Other Common Incorrectly Used Words
    • Paying Attention to Syntax
  • Chapter 9: Writing the TASC Essay
    • Plan First, Write Later
    • Organizing the Explanatory Essay
    • Arranging the Argumentative Essay
    • Revise Again
• Part 4: Mathematics
  • Chapter 10: Numbers & Quantity
    • Exponents and Radicals
    • Examining the Real Number System
    • Complex Numbers
    • Comparing Quantities
    • Using Order of Operations
  • Chapter 11: Algebra
    • Algebraic Properties and Rules
    • Solving Equations
    • Arithmetic with Polynomials
    • Graphing
  • Chapter 12: Measurement Functions
    • Methods of Representing Functions
    • Interpreting Functions
    • Operations with Functions
    • Identifying Functions Given a Graph or Table
  • Chapter 13: Geometry
    • Terms to Remember
    • Parallel versus Perpendicular Lines
    • Polygons
    • Circles
    • Perimeters, Areas, and Volumes
    • Similar versus Congruent Polygons
    • Transformations
  • Chapter 14: Statistics and Probability
    • Data Representations
    • Central Tendencies
    • Sample Space
    • Sets
    • Probability
• Part 5: Social Studies
  • Chapter 15: U.S. History
    • Preparing for the U.S. History Section of the TASC
    • The Long and Winding Road to Independence
    • Governing the New Nation: “Who Is in Charge?”
    • Developing an Identity Crisis
    • Tearing Apart and Rebuilding
    • Growth, Challenges, and Reform
    • Making the World Safe for Democracy
    • Recklessness to Despair
    • Power Struggle on the World Stage
    • Cold War Flash Points
    • The Modern Era
  • Chapter 16: World History
    • Impact of Early Civilizations
    • In the Dark
    • Rebirth, Renewal, Revolutions
    • Philosophical Challenges
    • The World at War Again and Again
    • A New World Order
  • Chapter 17: Civics and Government
    • Making the Foundational Puzzle Pieces Work
    • The Balance of Power
    • Making a Change
    • The Rights and Responsibilities of the Citizen
    • Party, Party, Party
    • Getting the Message Out
    • America on the World Stage
  • Chapter 18: Geography
    • Understanding Maps
    • Places and Regions
    • Human Interactions with the Environment
  • Chapter 19: Economics
    • Basic Economic Principles
    • Microeconomics
    • Macroeconomics
    • The Role of Government in the National Economy
    • International Trade and Foreign Policy
• Part 6: Science
  • Chapter 20: Physical Science
    • The Structure of Atoms
    • Bonds and the States of Matter
    • Chemical Reactions
    • Forces
    • Newton’s Three Laws of Motion
    • Momentum
    • Energy
    • Electricity
    • Magnetism
  • Chapter 21: Life Science
    • Cells: The Building Blocks of Life
    • Photosynthesis and Respiration
    • Ecosystem Dynamics
    • Reproduction: Mitosis and Meiosis
    • Traits and Inheritance
    • Biological Evolution and Natural Selection
  • Chapter 22: Earth and Space Science
    • Earth’s Place in the Universe
    • The Origin of the Universe and the Big Bang Theory
    • Earth’s Structure and Systems
    • Weather and Climate
    • Natural Resources and Human Impact
• Part 7: Practice Tests
  • Chapter 23: Practice Test 1
    • Answer Sheet
    • Section 1: Language Arts – Reading
    • Section 2: Language Arts – Writing
    • Section 3: Mathematics
    • Section 4: Social Studies
    • Section 5: Science
  • Chapter 24: Answers and Explanations for Practice Test 1
    • Answers for Section 1: Language Arts – Reading
    • Answers for Section 2: Language Arts – Writing
    • Answers for Section 3: Mathematics
    • Answers for Section 4: Social Studies
    • Answers for Section 5: Science
    • Answer Key for Practice Test 1
  • Chapter 25: Practice Test 2
    • Answer Sheet
    • Section 1: Language Arts – Reading
    • Section 2: Language Arts – Writing
    • Section 3: Mathematics
    • Section 4: Social Studies
    • Section 5: Science
  • Chapter 26: Answers and Explanations for Practice Test 2
    • Answers for Section 1: Language Arts – Reading
    • Answers for Section 2: Language Arts – Writing
    • Answers for Section 3: Mathematics
    • Answers for Section 4: Social Studies
    • Answers for Section 5: Science
    • Answer Key
• Part 8: The Part of Tens
  • Chapter 27: Ten Ways to Maximize Your Score
    • Stick to a Regular Study Plan
    • Focus! Focus! Focus!
    • Take a Mock Exam (or Two, or Three!)
    • Don’t Forget Your Name
    • Make Time Your Friend
    • Give Them What They Want
    • Don’t Leave Any Questions Blank
    • Write Legibly
    • Don’t Leave Early
    • Keep Calm and Carry On
  • Chapter 28: Ten Ways to Work through Test Jitters
    • Prepare Your Bag the Night Before
    • Set Your Alarm(s)
    • Relax and Get Plenty of ZZZZ’s
    • Don’t Cram the Night Before
    • Eat a Healthy Breakfast
    • Wear Comfortable Clothing
    • Visit the Test Center Beforehand
    • Arrive Early
    • Avoid Distractions
    • Have Confidence in Yourself
• About the Authors
• Connect with Dummies
• End User License Agreement

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