The Advantage Test Prep Series helps prepare students to perform better on tests by familiarizing them with test formats, question types, and content. Each Test Prep workbook provides instruction in the four key areas tested nationwide-reading, writing, language, and mathematics. The formats, reading passages, and questions are all modeled after national standardized and proficiency tests. Each practice skill page includes these features:

• Know the Skill- explains and defines the skill
• During the Test- provides answer-selection strategies
• Test Example- provides practice using the skill
• Think About the Answer- helps students think through their reasoning
• Now You Try It- provides sample challenges
• Get Testwise- includes dozens of test-taking tips

Skill Review and Reinforcement
If you choose a grade-level book equal to the grade your child is currently in or has just finished, use the book to:

• reinforce skills being taught in the classroom throughout the year
• keep your child's skills fresh over the summer

Extra Challenge and Enrichment
If you choose a grade level book beyond the grade your child is currently in or has just finished, use the book to:

• provide enrichment and an extra challenge during the school year
• give your child a summer preview of what's to come in school next year

Whether you use this resource for your child to practice familiar skills or to learn new ones, the extra advantage will make a difference!