From Practice to Mastery

Full of practical instruction and plenty of examples, this handy book gives students all the resources they need to practice for -- and pass -- the Florida College Basic Skills Exit Tests on reading and writing. It includes:

--a helpful introduction that tells students how to use this book to pass the tests. Test-taking strategies are also covered.

--two tests each for reading and writing (pre- and post-tests). The answer key for the pre-tests leads students to specific sections in the book where they can get more help in problem areas. After they've studied in those areas, they can take the post-tests to see where they still need more practice. The answer key for the post-tests provides explanations for each answer.

--detailed yet clear instruction in all the skills covered in the tests--from identifying the main idea of a passage to correcting grammar errors. From Practice to Mastery provides a simple three-part program for mastering each skill. Specifically, the booklet (1) explains a skill or concept through a brief introduction and definition, (2) shows students how to apply the skill, with plenty of examples, and (3) gives students plenty of practice to master the skill -- using the same types of questions they will see on the tests.

--charts, handy lists, and other learning tools to help students understand and master concepts readily.

--an appendix to help students prepare for the writing sample, outlining steps for developing a successful paragraph or essay.