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The Social Production of Research: Perspectives on Funding and Gender (ISSN)

by Sandra Acker Oili-Helena Ylijoki Michelle K. McGinn

The Social Production of Research offers critical perspectives on the interrelations between research funding and gender, in a climate where universities expect accountability and publishing productivity to be maintained at peak levels.Drawing upon a range of qualitative methods, contributors investigate experiences with research funding; the nature of institutional, funding body and country contexts; and the impact of social change and disruptions on research ecosystems and academic careers in Canada, Finland, Sweden and the UK. Nuanced accounts call attention to the social, emotional and political conditions within which research is produced, while identifying the ways academics enact, shape, negotiate and resist those conditions in their everyday practice.Featuring thought-provoking and critical insights for an international readership, this volume is an essential resource for researchers, academics, administrators, managers, funders, politicians and others who are concerned about the future of research funding and the importance of gender equity.

G.U.I.D.E. Differentiated Instruction for Christian Educators

by Beth Ackerman

Guide to Differentiated Instruction for Christian Educators addresses how the Great Commission and teaching are unified through differentiated instruction. Teachers need to reach all students, including the diverse and struggling learners. Beth Ackerman encourages teachers and provides strategies for implementing differentiated instruction in their classroom.

Charles Bargue: Drawing Course

by Gerald Ackerman Graydon Parrish

The Bargue-Gerome Drawing Course is a complete reprint of a famous, late nineteenth century drawing course. It contains a set of almost two hundred masterful lithographs of subjects for copying by drawing students before they attempt drawing from life or nature. Consequently it is a book that will interest artists, art students, art historians, and lovers and collectors of drawings. It also introduces us to the work and life of a hitherto neglected master: Charles Bargue. <P> The Drawing Course consists of three sections. The first consists of plates drawn after casts, usually of antique examples. Different parts of the body are studied in order of difficulty, until full figures are presented. The second section pays homage to the western school of painting with lithographs after exemplary drawings by Renaissance and modern masters. The third part contains almost sixty academies or drawings after nude male models, all original inventions by Bargue, the lithographer. With great care, the student is introduced to continually more difficult problems in the close observing and recording of nature. <P> Practiced professional artists will see at once the problems of representation that are approached by Bargue, and they will delight in his solutions. Figure painters will copy the plates to keep in tune; so to speak, much as pianists practice the exercises of Czerny before performing Beethoven. Art students will find it a practical and progressive introduction to realistic figure drawing. Art historians can learn by studying these drawings just what was prized in late 19th century figure painting. They will recognize the reliance upon tradition by the use of antique sculptures as models in the first part: Antiquity is here used, not to impose a classical style, but as an aid in seeing the structure of the human body with clarity and intelligence. The result is a convergence of Classicism and Realism. <P> There are no numerical proportional charts, perspective boxes or geometrical schemata to memorize. All the techniques and schemata are developed out of and for the object or person in view. The drawings are splendid; beautiful; not simply products of assiduity, but of careful observation and the wish to transcribe and communicate the beauty of nature and light, as well as the manifold appearances of the human body. These are objectives that will touch and move any careful reader of drawings, and the figurative arts. Charles Bargue started his career as a lithographer of drawings by hack artists for a popular market in comic, sentimental and soft-porn subjects. By working with Gerome, and in preparing the plates for the course, Bargue was transformed into a spectacular painter of single figures and intimate scenes; a master of precious details that always remain observation and never became self-conscious virtuosity, of color schemes that unified his composition in exquisite tonal harmonies. The last part of the book is a biography of Bargue, along with a preliminary catalogue of his paintings, accompanied by reproductions of all that have been found and of many of those lost.

Conferring with Young Writers: What to Do When You Don't Know What to Do

by Kristin Ackerman Jennifer McDonough

If you've ever sat down to confer with a child and felt at a loss for what to say or how to help move him or her forward as a writer, this book is for you. If you are a strong teacher of writing but are not seeing results from your students, this book is for you. Authors Kristin Ackerman and Jennifer McDonough have been teaching writing for several years and know that conferring can be a murky and messy process-;perhaps the hardest component of all. Written from the lessons they've learned through hard-won classroom experience-;their mistakes and challenges-;Conferring with Young Writers is based on what Kristin and Jen call the three Fs-: frequency, focus, and follow-up. They've created a classroom management system that offers routine and structure for giving the most effective feedback in a writing conference. This book will help writing teachers-;and students-;learn to break down and utilize the qualities that enable good writing: elaboration, voice, structure, conventions, and focus. The authors also provide the knowledge and skills it takes to confer well, which will help you improve as a writing teacher and give your students the confidence to think of themselves as writers.

Marymount College of Kansas: A History

by Patricia E. Ackerman

One year before the United States granted women the right to vote, the Sisters of St. Joseph broke ground on the construction of the first all-women's college in Kansas. Escalating construction costs put the school's future in jeopardy until Mother Antoinette took her plea for additional funds to Pope Benedict XV himself. Dubbed the "Million-Dollar College," the hilltop campus overlooking the Smoky Hill River finally opened its doors in 1922. The thousands who matriculated throughout its sixty-seven-year existence created a lasting legacy in the Sunflower State. Join alumnus Patricia Ackerman as she preserves the inspiring history of Marymount College.

Gods, Goddesses, and the Women Who Serve Them

by Susan Ackerman

A wide-ranging study of women in ancient Israelite religion. Susan Ackerman has spent her scholarly career researching underexamined aspects of the world of the Hebrew Bible—particularly those aspects pertaining to women. In this collection drawn from three decades of her work, she describes in fascinating detail the worship of goddesses in ancient Israel, the roles women played as priests and prophets, the cultic significance of queen mothers, and the Hebrew Bible&’s accounts of women&’s religious lives. Specific topics include:the &“Queen of Heaven,&” a goddess whose worship was the object of censure in the book of JeremiahAsherah, the great Canaanite mother goddess for whom Judean women were described as weaving in the book of Kingsbiblical figures considered as religious functionaries, such as Miriam, Deborah, and Zipporahthe lack of women priests in ancient Israel explored against the prevalence of priestesses in the larger ancient Near Eastern worldthe cultic significance of queen mothers in Israel and throughout the ancient Near EastIsraelite women&’s participation in the cult of Yahweh and in the cults of various goddesses

Women and the Religion of Ancient Israel (The Anchor Yale Bible Reference Library)

by Susan Ackerman

A synthetic reconstruction of women&’s religious engagement and experiences in preexilic Israel &“This monumental book examines a wealth of data from the Bible, archaeology, and ancient Near Eastern texts and iconography to provide a clear, comprehensive, and compelling analysis of women&’s religious lives in preexilic times.&”—Carol Meyers, Duke University Throughout the biblical narrative, ancient Israelite religious life is dominated by male actors. When women appear, they are often seen only on the periphery: as tangential, accidental, or passive participants. However, despite their absence from the written record, they were often deeply involved in religious practice and ritual observance. In this new volume, Susan Ackerman presents a comprehensive account of ancient Israelite women&’s religious lives and experiences. She examines the various sites of their practice, including household shrines, regional sanctuaries, and national temples; the calendar of religious rituals that women observed on a weekly, monthly, and yearly basis; and their special roles in religious settings. Drawing on texts, archaeology, and material culture, and documenting the distinctions between Israelite women&’s experiences and those of their male counterparts, Ackerman reconstructs an essential picture of women&’s lived religion in ancient Israelite culture.

FBI Careers: The Ultimate Guide to Landing a Job as One of America's Finest (2nd edition)

by Thomas H. Ackerman

FBI Careers is the only definitive guide to the organization's rigorous selection process. Its helpful information reveals what it takes to succeed in landing a job - for special agents as well as professional support personnel.

Fortbildungen für KulturSchule: Wie Kulturelle Bildung in die Schule kommt

by Heike Ackermann

In diesem Open-Access-Buch gibt eine Evaluationsstudie Auskunft, wie teilnehmende Lehrkräfte Fortbildungen erleben, die auf die KulturSchul-Entwicklung zielen. Welche Perspektiven bauen diese auf? Und welche internen Unterstützungsmaßnahmen trifft die Schule, damit sich die Lernkultur ändern kann? Die Fortbildungsreihen im Landesprogramm «KulturSchule Hessen» legen die Grundlage dafür, dass Lehrkräfte über eindrückliche ästhetische Erfahrungen ein leibhaftiges Verständnis dieses Querschnittsthemas Kulturelle Bildung entwickeln. Sie erfahren in kreativen Prozessen, wie sich eine neue Sicht auf das Selbst, die Welt und Dinge, die uns umgeben, ergibt. Zugleich erweitert sich ihr bisheriges Unterrichtsrepertoire und Lernverständnis. Ihr Blick richtet sich stärker auf die Lernprozesse ihrer Schülerinnen und Schüler und die Lernumgebung: „Das ist tatsächlich für beide – also für Pädagogen als auch für Schüler – ein irres Erlebnis, wenn man Dinge anders angeht, als man es vorher gemacht hat“, so ein Fortbildungsteilnehmer am «Fachforum».

The Ethics of Educational Healthcare Placements in Low and Middle Income Countries: First Do No Harm?

by Helen Louise Ackers James Ackers-Johnson Anya Ahmed

This book is open access under a CC BY 4.0 license.This book examines the current state of elective placements of medical undergraduate students in developing countries and their impact on health care education at home. Drawing from a recent case study of volunteer deployment in Uganda, the authors provide an in-depth evaluation of the impacts on the students themselves and the learning outcomes associated with placements in low resource settings, as well as the impacts that these forms of student mobility have on the host settings. In addition to reviewing the existing literature on elective placements, the authors outline a potential model for the future development of ethical elective placements. As the book concurs with an increasing international demand for elective placements, it will be of immediate interest to universities, intermediary organizations, students as consumers, and hosting organisations in low-resource settings.

Nursing Diagnosis Handbook: An Evidence-based Guide to Planning Care

by Betty J. Ackley Gail B. Ladwig Mary Beth Flynn Makic Marina Reyna Martinez-Kratz Melody Zanotti

This convenient handbook shows you how to correlate nursing diagnoses with known information about clients on the basis of assessment findings, established medical or psychiatric diagnoses, and the current treatment plan. Extensively revised and updated with the new 2018-2020 NANDA-I approved nursing diagnoses, it integrates the NIC and NOC taxonomies, evidence-based nursing interventions, and adult, pediatric, geriatric, multicultural, home care, safety, and client/family teaching and discharge planning considerations to guide students in creating unique, individualized care plans.

Perspectives on Contemporary Issues: Reading Across Disciplines (Seventh Edition)

by Katherine Anne Ackley

PERSPECTIVES on CONTEMPORARY ISSUES, 7th Edition, approaches learning as the interconnectedness of ideas and disciplinary perspectives. This cross-disciplinary reader encourages critical thinking and academic writing by presenting a variety of perspectives on current issues across the curriculum.

An Essential Guide to Hearing and Balance Disorders

by R. Steven Ackley T. Newell Decker Charles J. Limb

An Essential Guide to Hearing and Balance Disorders consolidates the most significant clinical aspects of hearing and balance disorders, ranging from cause and diagnosis to treatment and cure. Experts in various subspecialties of this extensive topic introduce readers to the most sophisticated and state of the art methods of diagnosis and treatment. Each chapter expands on a specific topic area along the continuum of how medical personnel diagnose hearing and balance disorders, to how surgical implantation of the cochlea and rehabilitation can remedy various conditions. In concise format, the book begins with a case history and follows with comprehensive descriptions of current knowledge regarding fundamental causes of hearing loss and balance disorders, as well as a thorough examination of objective assessment. The latter half of the volume presents specialized treatment and rehabilitative options for various disorders. The chapters in this part cover special topics and conclude with pertinent case studies. Unique areas of discussion in a text of this kind include: genetics of deafness pediatric hearing loss and hearing loss later in life business essentials in audiology private practice professional issues, such as ethics, methods of practice, and conflicts of interest. As its title implies, this book is critically important for all students and professionals in hearing/balance related disciplines, including audiology, otolaryngology, general medicine, and rehabilitation oriented allied health care occupations.

Drama Lessons: Ages 7-11

by Judith Ackroyd Jo Barter-Boulton

Drama Lessons: Ages 7–11 offers an exciting and varied range of tried and tested lessons tailor-made for busy teachers. Drama Lessons: Ages 7–11 emerges from the continuing positive responses to Drama Lessons for Five to Eleven Year Olds (2001). In this book you will find a carefully chosen selection of the best lessons from the original book, plus some exciting new material – a combination of brand new and classic lessons. This new collection introduces Literacy Alerts which identify how the drama activities develop aspects of literacy and suggest additional literacy activities. For each lesson plan, essential resources and timing information are provided. The lessons cover a range of themes and curriculum areas. Full of pick-up-and-go lesson plans, this book will be of enormous interest to specialists and non-specialists of drama alike. All primary teachers, literacy coordinators and teaching assistants should have this book in their hands and it will give all trainee teachers a flying start in their school placements.

Drama Lessons: Ages 4-7

by Judith Ackroyd Jo Barter-Boulton

Designed for busy teachers, Drama Lessons: Ages 4–7 provides tried and tested lesson plans which will help you to make your drama lessons fun learning experiences. Drama Lessons: Ages 4–7 emerges from the continuing positive responses to Drama Lessons for Five to Eleven Year Olds (2001) and the three book series, Role Play in The Early Years (2004). In this book you will find a carefully chosen selection of the best lessons taken from these four texts, plus some exciting new material – a combination of brand new and classic lessons. This new collection introduces Literacy Alerts which identify how the drama activities develop aspects of literacy and suggest additional literacy activities. For each lesson plan, essential resources and timing information are provided. The lessons cover a range of themes and curriculum areas. Specialists and non-specialists, nursery nurses, teaching assistants and playgroup leaders will find the book easy to use and it will give all trainee teachers a flying start in their school placements.

The Toymaker's workshop and Other Tales: Role Play in the Early Years Drama Activities for 3-7 year-olds

by Judith Ackroyd Jo Boulton

This series responds to the increasing awareness of role play as an exciting and effective approach to enhance children's learning. Each book provides a selection of themed drama activities that develop a range of skills while drawing on children's natural ability to play. Through their imaginative engagement with fictional worlds, children acquire new knowledge and understanding. The Toymaker's Workshop and Other Tales includes activities on: Humpty Dumpty Billy Goats Gruff The Lonely Dragon. User-friendly, visual and easy to read, this series is a must for classroom teachers, nursery nurses, playgroup leaders and learning support assistants within pre-school and Key Stage 1 settings who are unfamiliar or wary of role play but want to incorporate it into their teaching.

International Perspectives on School-University Partnerships: Research, Policy and Practice

by Daniela Acquaro Ondine Jayne Bradbury

This book draws together international scholarship on school–university partnerships challenging thinking about purpose and sustainability as well as the power of collaboration in transcending organisational and contextual boundaries. Moving beyond transactional arrangements, the book showcase various models of school–university partnerships, and explores the role of policy, research, and practice, across the life cycle of partnerships. This edited collection presents a strong body of evidence with global significance, providing valuable insights into catalysts for partnerships, the drivers for transformational change, and generative growth resulting from authentic collaboration. An important reference for all teacher education providers, schools, and educational stakeholders, this book showcases global examples of the power of partnerships in an era necessitating cross sectoral collaboration to address contemporary societal challenges.

Why Philanthropy Matters: How the Wealthy Give, and What It Means for Our Economic Well-Being

by Zoltan Acs

The hidden role of philanthropy in enriching America's prosperity—and the world'sPhilanthropy has long been a distinctive feature of American culture, but its crucial role in the economic well-being of the nation—and the world—has remained largely unexplored. Why Philanthropy Matters takes an in-depth look at philanthropy as an underappreciated force in capitalism, measures its critical influence on the free-market system, and demonstrates how American philanthropy could serve as a model for the productive reinvestment of wealth in other countries. Factoring in philanthropic cycles that help balance the economy, Zoltan Acs offers a richer picture of capitalism, and a more accurate backdrop for considering policies that would promote the capitalist system for the good of all.Examining the dynamics of American-style capitalism since the eighteenth century, Acs argues that philanthropy achieves three critical outcomes. It deals with the question of what to do with wealth—keep it, tax it, or give it away. It complements government in creating public goods. And, by focusing on education, science, and medicine, philanthropy has a positive effect on economic growth and productivity. Acs describes how individuals such as Benjamin Franklin, Andrew Carnegie, Bill Gates, and Oprah Winfrey have used their wealth to establish institutions and promote knowledge, and Acs shows how philanthropy has given an edge to capitalism by promoting vital forces—like university research—necessary for technological innovation, economic equality, and economic security. Philanthropy also serves as a guide for countries with less flexible capitalist institutions, and Acs makes the case for a larger, global philanthropic culture.Providing a new perspective on the development of capitalism, Why Philanthropy Matters highlights philanthropy's critical links to the economic progress, health, and future of the United States—and beyond.

The Official ACT English Guide

by ACT

Are you prepared to do your best on the ACT English section test? The Official ACT English Guide is the only test prep resource created by the makers of the ACT to prepare you for the English ACT test. This step-by-step guide reviews the entire ACT English test, allowing you to familiarize yourself with the types of questions you can expect to see on test day. You'll learn basic and advanced English and grammar topics, as well as how to approach each question type. Learn strategies and shortcuts to save time, and see explanations of each question’s answer to improve your performance and gain the confidence you need to succeed!Additionally, the book includes a PIN on the inside front cover that provides access to the full print version and pool of questions online. This offers a customizable learning experience. The Official ACT English Guide helps you work toward the score you’re targeting and take one major step toward achieving your educational goals! The only book with real ACT English questions organized by concept Covers basic and advanced topics, including writing Offers strategies and shortcuts to save you time Includes a glossary of grammar terminology Detailed explanations for every official ACT English question in the book With this concept-based guide straight from the makers of the ACT, you know you’re preparing to do your absolute best on the ACT English section test!

The Official ACT English Guide

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The ACT official subject guides are a step by step guide for outlining the preparation for the ACT section tests. These prep guides provide students a concept-based outline for the subjects they plan to focus on. Each one of the official guides, is an efficient prep tool comprised of the most current and relevant test information packed into one guide. In addition to the book, the entire pool of questions are available online for a customizable learning experience. These guides will provide the focused support needed by subject. For the earnest test taker, start with official section guides to prepare for success!Use the ACT practice questions to check your performance on the official items from ACT. All of the Official ACT Prep Guides, will provide you with the guidance you need to succeed by telling you what you need to study, sharing details on how to prepare, and offering a ton of realistic practice questions. Use the ACT practice questions to check your performance on the official items from ACT. All of the Official ACT Prep Guides, will provide you with the guidance you need to succeed by telling you what you need to study, sharing details on how to prepare, and offering a ton of realistic practice questions. The ACT official subject guides are the best resource to get detailed input and practice to help you in preparation for the ACT. By using this guide, students can feel comfortable and confident that they are preparing to do their best! Features of the ACT® Official English Guide: Covers basic and advance topics Offers strategies and shortcuts to save you time Includes a glossary of grammar terminology 100's of official ACT English questions with detailed solutions Includes writing section

The Official ACT Mathematics Guide

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Are you prepared to do your best on the ACT mathematics section test? The Official ACT Mathematics Guide is the only test prep resource created by the makers of the ACT to prepare you for the mathematics ACT test. This step-by-step guide reviews the entire ACT mathematics test, allowing you to familiarize yourself with the types of questions you can expect to see on test day. You'll learn the math you need to know, as well as how to approach each question type. Read the solutions to each problem, along with detailed explanations, to improve your performance and gain the confidence you need to succeed! Unlike other ACT prep guides, this book includes official information on the ACT, including section retesting, online testing, ACT superscores, and more. The official ACT subject guides offer the most current details on ACT testing, helping you gain that edge. With The Official ACT Mathematics Guide, work toward the score you're targeting and take one major step toward achieving your educational goals! Review the entire ACT mathematics test, so you’ll know what to expect on test day Familiarize yourself with the types of math questions found on the ACT and strategies for solving them Understand the math topics within the problems you'll solve while taking the mathematics test Study detailed math solutions and read explanations for every official ACT math question in the book With this concept-based guide straight from the offices of the ACT, you know you’re preparing to do your absolute best on the ACT mathematics section test!

The Official ACT Mathematics Guide

by ACT

The ACT official subject guides are a step by step guide for outlining the preparation for the ACT section tests. These prep guides provide students a concept-based outline for the subjects they plan to focus on. Each one of the official guides, is an efficient prep tool comprised of the most current and relevant test information packed into one guide. In addition to the book, the entire pool of questions are available online for a customizable learning experience. The ACT official subject guides are the best resource to get detailed input and practice to help you in preparation for the ACT. By using this guide, students can feel comfortable and confident that they are preparing to do their best! Features of the ACT® Official Math Guide Includes: Review of the entire mathematics test so you'll know what to expect; Familiarize yourself with the types of math questions for on the ACT; Understand the math topics within the problems you'll solve while taking the mathematics test; detailed explanations for every official ACT Math question in the book The only books with real ACT Math questions organized by question type; includes detailed explanations for each questions; understand math problems within the problems you'll solve while taking the mathematics test.

The Official ACT Prep Guide

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The only guide from the ACT organization, the makers of the exam, revised and updated for 2019 with 4 genuine, full-length practice tests and 400 additional questions online. <P><P> This new edition includes: <P><P> A NEW never-before-seen, full-length practice test with optional writing test (215 questions) <br>400 online questions that can be filtered and organized into practice sets <br>Updated writing prompts and directions <br>Real ACT test forms used in previous years <P><P>The Official ACT Prep Guide, 2018-2019, is the only guide from the makers of the exam and includes actual ACT test forms (taken from past ACT exams). It offers 4 actual ACT tests (all with optional writing test) so you may practice at your own pace. To help you review, this guide provides detailed explanations for every answer and practical tips on how to boost your score on the English, math, reading, science, and optional writing tests. <P><P>The test creators also created online resources accessible through this book. You can practice with the 400 additional test questions that can be organized, filtered, and tracked for performance. Or you can read the online articles discussing everything from a polished college admissions form to tips on how to graduate in four years. <P><P>The Official ACT Prep Guide, 2018-2019 is the best resource to prepare you for test day. By using this guide you can feel comfortable that you are preparing to do your best!

The Official ACT Prep Guide 2019-2020, (Book + 5 Practice Tests + Bonus Online Content)

by ACT

The only guide from the makers of the ACT exam, packed with 5 genuine, full-length practice tests and 400 additional questions online This new edition includes: A NEW never-before-seen, full-length practice test with optional writing test (215 questions) 400 online questions that can be filtered and organized into custom practice sets Updated writing prompts and directions Real ACT test forms used in previous years The Official ACT Prep Guide 2019-2020 is the only guide from the makers of the exam and includes actual ACT test forms taken from past ACT exams. This updated edition includes 5 actual ACT tests (all with optional writing test) to help you practice at your own pace and discover areas where you may need more work. The Official ACT Prep Guide 2019-2020 provides detailed explanations for every answer and practical tips on how to boost your score on the English, math, reading, science, and optional writing tests. You’ll also get access to special online bonus content developed with the test taking experience in mind: Practice with 400 additional test questions that can be organized, filtered, and tracked for performance Take a closer look at test day, learn what to expect, and get familiar with the test-taking strategies that are right for you The Official ACT Prep Guide 2019-2020 is your definitive guide to getting ready for the ACT and feeling confident and comfortable on test day!

The Official ACT Prep Guide 2020 - 2021

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The only guide from the ACT organization, the makers of the exam, with 5 genuine, full-length practice tests in print and online. The Official ACT Prep Guide 2020-2021 is the only guide from the makers of the exam and it includes actual ACT test forms (taken from past ACT exams). It offers 5 actual ACT tests (all with optional writing tests) so you can practice at your own pace. To help you review, this guide provides detailed explanations for every answer and practical tips on how to boost your score on the English, math, reading, science, and optional writing tests. The test creators also created online resources accessible through this book. You can practice online with 5 full length practice tests to mimic the test day experience. These test questions can be organized, filtered, and tracked to test your exam performance. Get ready for test day with this bestselling guide to the ACT. The Official ACT Prep Guide 2020-2021 will help you feel comfortable, confident, and prepared to do your best to ace the ACT! The Official ACT Prep Guide 2020-2021 includes: Information about the September 2020 ACT enhancements Real ACT test forms used in previous years’ exams Five full-length tests available in the book and online, including one NEW full-length test with optional writing test Online practice that mimics the testing experience Customizable questions bank with detailed answer explanations Helpful advice for test day

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