An introduction to basic statistics, with a strong emphasis on understanding statistics concepts and the inclusion of Excel spreadsheet technology for the analysis of data. -- Provided by publisher.

Preparation for the New ILEARN Mathematics Tests! This practice book is the perfect preparation tool for the new ILEARN Mathematics assessments. It covers all the skills assessed on the test, and will provide practice with the types of questions and tasks found on the real assessments. Complete Preparation for the ILEARN Assessments - Begins with two short practice sets to introduce students to testing - Continues with eight 60-minute practice sets to give students the experience they need to perform well on assessments - Prepares students for all the question types and tasks found on the ILEARN tests - Covers all the mathematics skills assessed on the real tests - Format allows for review and feedback after each practice set Developed to Match the ILEARN Mathematics Tests - Covers the Indiana Academic Standards assessed on the tests - Provides practice completing all the question types found on the tests - Prepares students for multiple choice, written response, drag and drop, hot spot, graphic response questions, and more - Includes more advanced questions to reflect more rigorous tasks - Provides practice with tasks that require students to show their work or explain their thinking Key Benefits - Builds confidence by helping students prepare before taking the real test - Develops all the mathematics skills that students need - Provides experience answering all types of questions - Helps students know what to expect when taking the real ILEARN tests - Reduces test anxiety by allowing low-stress practice - Prepares students for taking the test online - Detailed answer key allows missing skills to be identified

The ESL and Spanish History Workbook is a high interest, multicultural, student activity vocabulary development workbook with an intermediate ESL curriculum guide, ESL lesson plans, and a teacher’s model. A complete answer key to the student activities is included to facilitate teacher time management. The book was designed for busy language teachers and parents. This workbook can be used as an independent study ESL book. The ESL and Spanish History Workbook has several vocabulary, sentence structure, mapping, and reading comprehension word games designed for intermediate to advanced level ESL students and or for students studying Spanish history. The book’s focus is on Spanish history, vocabulary and reading development, as well as multicultural education appreciation. The book was designed to motivate secondary and college level ESL students and or anyone studying Spanish history. It was designed to supplement language learning. The word games can be used to review, reinforce and celebrate Spanish history. The vocabulary games are appropriate for individual as well as group work. The exercises can be used in class or as brief take home assignments. The activities were designed to be enjoyable, challenging, and most importantly enlightening. They were calculated to save teachers time by supplying ready to use supplementary material. Vocabulary is presented in context to the theme of Spanish history in an effort to increase knowledge and understanding of the diverse cultures of the people of the United States. Students will increase their reading, writing, and vocabulary skills through exposure to Spanish history, customs, traditions, institutions, and values. Language teachers will develop a better understanding of ESL intermediate level goals, objectives, and instructional planning. Enjoy the book!

Learn the basics of Oracle database objects for versions 7.x through the new Oracle8; explore the structure of client/server computing and the new Network Computing Architecture implemented by Oracle; build Oracle database objects in a relational model; develop an intuitive user interface with Developer/2000 and Oracle Forms or Oracle Power Objects; master PL/SQL for improving performance and error handling; create easy-to-read visual output with Oracle Reports and Oracle Graphics; enhance user interactivity using triggers; leverage the NCA and Oracle Cartridges for cross-platform Web applications; and connect your database to the Web with Oracle Web Application Server 3.0, Developer/2000 for the Web, and Java.