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Accreditation on the Edge: Challenging Quality Assurance in Higher Education
by Edited by Susan D. Phillips and Kevin KinserA behind-the-scenes look at how college and university accreditation affects your education—and the value of your degree.Accreditation is essential to colleges and universities. Without it, they are unable to participate in federal student aid programs or confer legitimate degrees. In Accreditation on the Edge, Susan D. Phillips and Kevin Kinser bring together the expertise of different stakeholders to illustrate the complexities of the accreditation system and to map the critical issues that must be navigated going forward. Accreditation can be seen both as an invaluable resource and as a barrier to needed reform. Presenting an array of different perspectives—from accreditors and institutions to policymakers and consumers—the book offers nuanced views on accreditation's importance to higher education and on the potential impact of proposed reforms. The contributors reveal that accreditation is currently on the edge of a policy precipice, as the needs of higher education and the interests of the many stakeholders may well outstrip its ability to perform. But, they argue, accreditation is also on the cutting edge of the transformation of higher education in the twenty-first century.Intended for policymakers, accreditors, institutional leaders, and scholars in higher education, Accreditation on the Edge offers a comprehensive analysis of the critical issues that accreditation reform needs to address if it is to serve the future of a fast-changing higher education environment. Contributors: Armand Alacbay, David A. Bergeron, Alana Dunagan, Judith S. Eaton, Peter T. Ewell, Madeleine F. Green, Thomas L. Harnisch, Michael B. Horn, Kevin Kinser, Edwin W. Koc, Paul J. LeBlanc, Sylvia Manning, Leah K. Matthews, Barmak Nassirian, Anne Neal, Audrey Peek, Susan D. Phillips, Mark Schneider, Jamienne S. Studley, Joseph Vibert
Accuplacer: Doug French's Verbal Prep (College Placement Test Preparation Ser.)
by Douglas C. FrenchDoug French's Verbal Workout for the Accuplacer Test Prep Gets You a High Score! REA's new Accuplacer test prep gets examinees ready for the Verbal portion of the exam. More than 1,300 high schools, technical schools, community colleges, and four-year colleges across the country use the Accuplacer to determine the skill levels of incoming students. Students at all learning levels will benefit from this comprehensive college placement test prep. If you're taking the Accuplacer and need to boost your verbal skills before test day, this is the book for you! Written by an educational testing specialist, our test prep contains everything you need to know to score high on the verbal portion of the Accuplacer. Focused, easy-to-follow review chapters cover the topics tested on the Verbal section of the exam, including: sentence skills, reading comprehension, and the writing of an essay. Drills and examples throughout the book build your skills while explaining key concepts you need to know for exam day. Two full-length, multiple-choice practice tests in the book simulate the actual Accuplacer test questions. Each practice test is balanced to include every type of question, subject area, and skill tested on the exam. Our practice tests replicate the Accuplacer question format, allowing you to assess your skills and gauge your test-readiness. Every practice exam comes with detailed feedback on every question. We don't just say which answers are right--we explain why the other answer choices are wrong--so you'll be prepared on test day. Our detailed explanations of answers let you identify your strengths and weaknesses while building your skills. This complete test prep package comes with a customized study schedule and REA's test-taking strategies and tips. This test prep is a must-have for anyone taking the Accuplacer!
ACCUPLACER®: Bob Miller's Math Prep (College Placement Test Preparation)
by Mr. Bob MillerGet a Higher Math Score on the Accuplacer with REA’s NEW Bob Miller Test Prep! If you’re one of the millions of students attending community college this year, REA has the perfect Accuplacer test prep for you - Bob Miller’s Math for the Accuplacer. Written in a lively and unique format, Bob Miller’s Math for the Accuplacer is an excellent tool for students who have been recently admitted to college and who want to improve their math skills before taking the Accuplacer exam. The book explains math concepts in a lively, easy-to-grasp style. Each chapter includes numerous step-by-step examples and exercises. Detailed explanations of solutions help students understand and retain the material. Bob’s targeted review section covers all the math topics tested on the Accuplacer, including arithmetic (17 questions on the test), elementary algebra (12 questions on the test), and college-level math (20 questions on the test). To help you get the most out of your Accuplacer preparation, Bob has included four practice tests for each section – for a total of 12 exams. Our test-taking advice, study tips, and exam strategies will prepare you for exam day, ease your anxiety, and help you boost your score. Packed with Bob Miller’s engaging examples and practical advice, this book is a must for any student preparing for the Accuplacer! What is the Accuplacer? The Accuplacer exam is used to determine which math courses are appropriate for newly enrolled college students. It is popular in community colleges and both two- and four-year schools.
ACCUPLACER For Dummies with Online Practice
by Mark ZegarelliGet on the right college path with the next-generation ACCUPLACER The next-generation ACCUPLACER is a compilation of computerized assessments that’s designed to evaluate a student's skills in reading, writing, mathematics, and computer abilities. Next-generation ACCUPLACER determines how prepared students are for college courses, and places them in the appropriate course level where they will best succeed and grow as a learner. Next-Generation ACCUPLACER For Dummies with Online Practice is the one-stop guide for students who want to get a head start on scoring well on the important college placement tests for reading, writing, and math. With tips, tricks, and plenty of practice questions in the book, plus two full-length practice tests online, it helps you know what to expect and perform your absolute best on test day. Identify knowledge gaps and areas of strength Find skill-building support with tools that improve your readiness for college Get placed into the right college course Discover preparation tactics and opportunities for individual success If you’re looking for a one-stop resource for preparing for the next-generation ACCUPLACER, the book starts here!
Accuplacer Test Prep Flash Cards: Arithmetic Review (Exambusters Accuplacer Workbook #1 of 3)
by Ace Inc.600 questions and answers highlight essential arithmetic definitions, problems, and concepts. <P><P>Topics: Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, and Division of Whole Numbers; Fractions and Decimals, Multiplication Tables, Word Problems, Percents, Measurement, Metric System, Square Roots and Powers, Real Numbers, Properties of Numbers <P> Exambusters Accuplacer Prep Workbooks provide comprehensive, fundamental Accuplacer review--one fact at a time--to prepare students to take practice Accuplacer tests. Each Accuplacer study guide focuses on one specific subject area covered on the Accuplacer exams. From 300 to 600 questions and answers, each volume in the Accuplacer series is a quick and easy, focused read. Reviewing Accuplacer flash cards is the first step toward more confident Accuplacer preparation and ultimately, higher Accuplacer exam scores!
Accuplacer Test Prep Flash Cards: Algebra Review (Exambusters Accuplacer Workbook #2 of 3)
by Ace Inc.<P><P><i>Advisory: Bookshare has learned that this book offers only partial accessibility. We have kept it in the collection because it is useful for some of our members. Benetech is actively working on projects to improve accessibility issues such as these.</i><P><P> 450 questions and answers that highlight introductory algebra definitions, problems, and concepts. <P><P>Topics: Algebraic Concepts, Sets, Variables, Exponents, Properties of Numbers, Simple Equations, Signed Numbers, Monomials, Polynomials, Additive and Multiplicative Inverse, Word Problems, Prime Numbers, Factoring, Algebraic Fractions, Ratio and Proportion, Variation, Radicals, Quadratic Equations.<P> Exambusters Accuplacer Prep Workbooks provide comprehensive, fundamental Accuplacer review--one fact at a time--to prepare students to take practice Accuplacer tests. Each Accuplacer study guide focuses on one specific subject area covered on the Accuplacer exams. From 300 to 600 questions and answers, each volume in the Accuplacer series is a quick and easy, focused read. Reviewing Accuplacer flash cards is the first step toward more confident Accuplacer preparation and ultimately, higher Accuplacer exam scores!
Accuplacer Test Prep Flash Cards: Vocabulary Review (Exambusters Accuplacer Workbook #3 of 3)
by Ace Inc.<P><P><i>Advisory: Bookshare has learned that this book offers only partial accessibility. We have kept it in the collection because it is useful for some of our members. Benetech is actively working on projects to improve accessibility issues such as these.</i><P><P> 500 essential words every student should know. Includes sample sentence, part of speech, pronunciation, succinct, easy-to-remember definition, and common synonyms and antonyms. <P> Exambusters Accuplacer Prep Workbooks provide comprehensive, fundamental Accuplacer review--one fact at a time--to prepare students to take practice Accuplacer tests. Each Accuplacer study guide focuses on one specific subject area covered on the Accuplacer exams. From 300 to 600 questions and answers, each volume in the Accuplacer series is a quick and easy, focused read. Reviewing Accuplacer flash cards is the first step toward more confident Accuplacer preparation and ultimately, higher Accuplacer exam scores!
Accused: My Fight for Truth, Justice & the Strength to Forgive
by Mark Dagostino Tonya CraftThis is the true story of a woman who prevailed against the most heinous accusations imaginable.Tonya Craft, a Georgia kindergarten teacher and loving mother of two, never expected a knock on her door to change her life forever. But in May 2008, false accusations of child molestation turned her world upside down. The trial that followed dragged her reputation through the mud and lent nationwide notoriety to her name.Tonya's life spiraled into a witch-trial nightmare in which she was deemed guilty before her innocence could be determined by a jury. Her children were taken away without even a goodbye, and her own daughter was forced to take the stand against her in a courtroom. The situation seemed hopeless, and Tonya was shell-shocked and heartbroken. But that didn't keep her from finding the strength to fight.Over the course of two terrifying years, Tonya rallied to take charge of her own defense, flying across the country and knocking on doors on a desperate quest for answers, and defying her own lawyers on more than one occasion. Tonya's goal was not only to avoid conviction; it was to clear her name, and, most of all, regain custody of her children.Accused is about more than Tonya's shocking trial and fight for justice. It is the story of a mother's extraordinary love, the faith that sees her through it all, and the forgiveness that sets her free.
"Ace" Any Test
by Ron FryTesty on test day? Don't stress! Ace Any Test offers proven step-by-step strategies you can use in any testing situation, from classroom quizzes to standardized exams such as the SAT. Education advocate and author Ron Fry unlocks every student's successful side with preparation strategies such as reading for maximum retention, researching the teacher's testing history and preferences, and using those inevitable jitters to psych yourself up and sharpen your focus.
"Ace" Any Test (Ron Fry's How to Study Program #1)
by Ron FryA practical guide for effective test prep with strategies for improving your performance on any test—from the bestselling How to Study series. Testy on test day? Don’t stress! “Ace” Any Test offers proven step-by-step strategies you can use in any testing situation, from classroom quizzes to standardized exams such as the SAT. Education advocate and author Ron Fry unlocks every student’s successful side with preparation strategies such as reading for maximum retention, researching the teacher’s testing history and preferences, and using those inevitable jitters to psych yourself up and sharpen your focus.
Ace That Test: A Student’s Guide to Learning Better
by Megan Sumeracki Cynthia Nebel Carolina Kuepper-Tetzel Althea Need KaminskeWe know students have more to learn than ever before and there is a lot of pressure to perform well on tests, demonstrating superior learning. However, common study strategies such as cramming, highlighting text, and repeated reading have little impact in the longer-term. This exciting new book reveals the effective study strategies that will help you to use your time more efficiently, ace your tests, and retain information over time. In full color and accompanied by beautifully illustrated graphics, Ace That Test offers evidence-based learning strategies that students can use during their study sessions, including dual coding and the power of retrieving what they know. Including concrete examples of the ways students can use each strategy, illustrations to leverage dual coding principles of learning, and questions and activities for retrieval practice, the book covers: • How to prepare your mind for learning • Making better decisions about what you study • Planning study sessions • Use visuals and words to aid understanding • Understanding concepts • Improving learning in the long run • Reading and note-taking strategies With QR codes linking to answers to embedded questions and supplemental material, this is essential reading for college, university, and school students as well as educators teaching study skills or learning to learn courses.
ACE the ACT® Book + Online
by Kelly RoellACE the ACT Book + Online Practice TestsCompletely Up-to-date for the 2017 ExamAuthored by America's top ACT expert, REA's innovative test prep gives high school students crucial test-taking strategies that can help them raise their score and get into the college of their choice.Four weekly study sessions cover the critical information students need to ace the English, math, science, and reading portions of the exam. An optional fifth week completely covers the enhanced ACT Writing Test. To round out students' preparation, practice tests pinpoint strengths and weaknesses and give students a realistic taste of the ACT test experience. Kelly C. Roell, M.A., is an author, certified teacher, lecturer, and longtime test prep guru. She taught high school English and Reading for years in one of the nation's top-ranked school districts (Hillsborough County, Florida), instructing students in the many facets of local, state, and national testing. Kelly ran an SAT test preparation course for advanced high school students, guiding them to focus their potential and raise their scores. Kelly has written daily test tips and articles for Scholastic.com and MSN.com.About REA's prep: * Tips to boost your score on the Enhanced Writing Test*Practice tests build your test-day confidence
Acelerando el crecimiento económico en Pakistán
by Shahid Hussain RajaDespués de servir al pueblo y al estado de Pakistán como funcionario durante más de tres décadas, el Sr. Shahid Hussain Raja se retiró en enero de 2012 como Secretario Federal del Gobierno de Pakistán. Durante sus 34 años de servicio, ocupó varios puestos de alta dirección en los gobiernos federal y provincial en Pakistán y en el extranjero. Además de ocupar cargos importantes en el gobierno, ha estado en varios directorios de corporaciones, comités y paneles de investigación obteniendo una experiencia útil de trabajo en el sector corporativo privado. A lo largo de su carrera, ha estado interactuando con agencias de la ONU (ONUDI, FAO, FIDA, PMA, OMC y OMPI), así como con otras agencias donantes y multilaterales. Análisis estructural de políticas públicas, su implementación e impacto para medir su eficiencia y efectividad. Impartir capacitación a funcionarios gubernamentales de nivel medio y superior para mejorar sus habilidades de toma de decisiones y prestación de servicios. Reformas de gobernanza y servicio civil, incluida la transparencia y la rendición de cuentas Formulación de políticas y estrategias viables del sector agrícola para mejorar su sostenibilidad y rentabilidad. Participa activamente en actividades de bienestar social al iniciar varios proyectos particularmente relacionados con el deporte, la salud, la educación y los niños especiales desde la plataforma de Raja Humid Mahmud Memorial Trust, una ONG cofundada por él en memoria de su difunto hermano mayor. También permanecí como Patrón en Jefe de Green Growth Pakistan, una ONG sin fines de lucro establecida por él en asociación con algunos de sus colegas para crear conciencia entre los creadores de opinión y los formuladores de políticas sobre los problemas sociales de Pakistán. Esta es en realidad la parte 2 de mi libro "Economía política de un estado poscolonial: un estudio de caso de Pakistán" que se publica como un libro separado so
Acelerando o Passo
by Desenvolvimento HumanoO restabelecimento do crescimento económico que se tem registado por toda a África Subsariana (ASS) desde o início do milénio constitui um desenvolvimento encorajador. Sustentá-lo para sempre é não só uma necessidade mas também um desafio de primeira ordem. Num mundo globalizado, a chave do sucesso económico reside, cada vez mais, no grau de eficácia com que um país consegue assimilar o conhecimento disponível e desenvolver vantagem comparativa em áreas seleccionadas com boas perspectivas de desenvolvimento. Aumentar a relevância da educação terciária e da investigação na África Austral permitirá à Região aumentar a sua vantagem comparativa alargando as fronteiras da tecnologia através de inovação, estimular a diversificação de produtos e serviços, e maximizar os retornos de bens de capital com uma mais eficiente alocação e gestão de recursos. Os países africanos registaram grandes avanços na aquisição de altos níveis de literacia e no aumento das matrículas no ensino primário, um progresso que cria alicerces para desenvolvimento futuro. Agora é necessário que avancem rapidamente para a aquisição de qualificaçães e especializaçães de nível superior que lhes permitam acrescentar valor à s actividades económicas existentes e lançar-se em novas indústrias e serviços. 'Acelerando o Passo: Educação Terciária para Crescimento Económico na África Subsariana' apresenta em detalhe argumentos para um maior crescimento do conhecimento intensivo, solicitando uma maior atenção à educação secundária e, principalmente, à educação pós-secundária. Nele se demonstra por que razão os sistemas de ensino superior da África Subsariana deverão procurar um maior alinhamento com as estratégias nacionais de desenvolvimento económico e redução da pobreza, e se identificam os benefícios que poderão associar-se a essa mudança de perspectiva. Será, pois, um livro do maior interesse para organizaçães internacionais, governos, instituiçães de pesquisa e universidades de toda a região.
Acero Rojo: Los Tanques Soviéticos Y Los Vehículos De Batalla Durante La Guerra Fría
by Russell Phillips Rodolfo Laiz LedesmaLa Guerra Fría nunca llegó a estallar, pero de haberlo hecho, la Unión Soviética hubiera estado preparada. Esta obra de referencia detalla 73 principales máquinas de guerra soviéticas, desde el 2P26 o "carrito de bebé", un vehículo aparentemente ligero, tipo Jeep, que llevaba cuatro misiles antitanque, hasta el T-80U, un tanque de batalla con un blindaje y medios electrónicos muy avanzados.Sesenta y una fotografías e ilustraciones aparecen en el libro, así como la dirección de una galería de imágenes en la red con más fotografías aún.Género: Historia
Acetylene Torch Songs: Writing True Stories to Ignite the Soul
by Sue William SilvermanAt times writers—from the unpublished to jaded lifers—need a fire lit under them to pursue the complex work of self-exploration. Acetylene Torch Songs provides that spark for memoirists and essayists seeking mentor-based instruction and inspiration. Drawing on twenty-five years of teaching and mentoring writers, Sue William Silverman stresses practice over theory. She encourages craftiness as well as craft and urges writers to embark on emotional quests in pursuit of their art. Acetylene Torch Songs uniquely illustrates how the writer&’s imaginative spirit comes alive on the page through metaphor, literary masks, sensory memories, voice, obsessions, and more. This holistic approach to writing emphasizes how the creative process brings together the heart, mind, and senses to illuminate the human condition through language. Featuring a personal essay in each chapter, Silverman uses her own work to model a specific concept or approach, demonstrating how obsessions, secrets, and memories can burn on the page. Through guided prompts, worksheets, checklists, publishing advice, personal essays, and strategies, Silverman encourages writers to find the confidence and courage to write stories that reach beyond the page through their intimacy, social engagement, and honesty.
ACFT For Dummies
by Angela Papple JohnstonThe best standalone resource for the Army Combat Fitness Test As the Army prepares to shift to the new Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) from the Army Physical Fitness Test, hundreds of thousands of new and current servicemembers will have to pass a more rigorous and demanding set of physical events to prove they have what it takes to meet the physical demands of an army job. Utilizing the accessible and simple approach that has made the For Dummies series famous the world over, ACFT For Dummies is packed with everything you need to train for and ultimately crush the ACFT. Topics include: An overview of the test, including how it fits into your army role How the test is administered (location, equipment, etc.) Instructions on how to perform each of the six events How the ACFT is scored Training for the ACFT on your own time The importance of recovery, including essential stretches How to build your own workout routine Videos for each of the six events with tips for how to train for them The ACFT For Dummies prepares readers to tackle the new, tougher Army fitness test with practical examples and concrete strategies that will push each servicemember to new heights.
Achieve 100 Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling Practice Questions
by Marie LallawayA 64-page workbook in which children can write. These practice questions cover everything Year 6 children need to master to achieve 100 in the Key Stage 2 National Tests. Use alongside the Achieve 100 Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling Revision book.
Achieve 100+ Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling Practice Questions
by Marie LallawayA 64-page workbook in which Year 6 children can write. These practice questions provide challenging practice for the National Tests to help more able children fulfil their full potential. Use alongside the Achieve 100 Plus Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling Revision book.
Achieve 100 Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling Revision
by Marie LallawayA 72-page revision book that covers everything Year 6 children need to master to achieve 100 in the National Tests. With a unique flowchart approach, this book not only covers all of the content that could be tested, it will show children how to answer test questions. Use alongside Achieve 100 Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling Practice Questions book.
Achieve 100+ Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling Revision
by Marie LallawayA 64-page revision book that covers everything Year 6 children need to achieve 100 in the National Tests. With a unique flowchart approach, this book not only covers all of the content that could be tested, it will show children how to answer test questions. Use alongside Achieve 100 Plus Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling Practice Questions book.
Achieve 100+ Maths Practice Questions
by Steph KingA 64-page workbook in which children can write. These practice questions provide more demanding practice for the National Tests to help more able Year 6 children fulfil their full potential. Use alongside the Achieve 100 Plus Mathematics Revision book.
Achieve 100 Maths Revision
by Trevor DixonA 72-page revision book that covers everything Year 6 children need to achieve 100 in the new National Tests. With a unique flowchart approach, this book not only covers all of the content that could be tested, it will show children how to answer test questions. Use alongside Achieve 100 Mathematics Practice Questions book.
Achieve 100 Plus Mathematics Revision
by Trevor DixonA 64-page revision book that covers the more demanding areas of the National Test to help more able Year 6 children fulfil their full potential. <P><P>With a unique flowchart approach, this book will show children how to answer test questions. Use alongside Achieve 100 Plus Mathematics Practice Questions.
Achieve! A complete English course for CSEC English A examinations: 2nd Edition
by Paulette FerariaEnsure complete coverage of the new CSEC English syllabus with focused exam-practice and SBA guidance.- Test understanding with Paper 2 practice focusing on summary writing skills, expository writing, narrative discourse and persuasive discourse, plus practice Paper 1 items throughout.- Help students prepare for SBA with annotated examples and rubrics.- Develop comprehension skills with a genre-based approach.- Support students of all abilities with an in incremental approach that builds writing skills through practice exercises.