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OGT Mentor Standards Based Mathematics
OGT Mentor Standards Based Mathematics
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OGT Mentor Standards Based Mathematics (exit level student edition, revised) by Andrea J. Lapey…
$14
This is a 128-page spiral bound study guide and workbook by a Massachusetts publishing company that is designed to help 10th grade students prepare for the Ohio Graduation Test in mathematics. The book begins with a page of general test-taking tips and hints, as well as a “persistence quiz” for students who want to judge their own abilities to concentrate and develop a productive study routine. The quiz comes with a chart to aid self-analysis and some helpful advice on improving study habits.
A pre-test follows to help teachers, parents (and students) better assess what they’ve learned and retained during the first 10 years of school, and determine where they need more review. The 13-page pre-test identifies one of five Ohio math standards, then outlines about a dozen exercise questions that correlate to that standard. The questions are a combination of multiple choice, short answer and extended response. The five standards identified are: data analysis and probability; patterns, functions and algebra; geometry; measurement; number sense and operations.
The substance of the workbook, “the course,” follows the pre-test. Chapters detail each standard and what material students need to know to address that standard on the OGT. Chapters are subdivided into individual concepts or parts. Users are directed to particular Web sites to reinforce their knowledge of each concept provided. Hints are provided to assist students in using their OGT calculators, and in answering extended-response questions and other types, as well.
A course post-test concludes the workbook with a variety of question types (multiple choice, short answer and extended response) which mimic what students will find on the real OGT. Formula and measurement charts are provided. By taking the post-test, students (and teachers) can better determine how their math skills have improved with the course. An key to the correct multiple-choice and short-answer questions on both the pre-test and post-test are at the end of the workbook.
OGT Mentor Standards Based Mathematics
Editors’ Review:
OGT Mentor Standards Based Mathematics
Pluses – Not only are benchmarks and academic standards addressed, but grade-level indicators are incorporated into each chapter and part. The test-taking tips and the “persistence quiz” are very helpful. The “persistence quiz” is unlike anything found on similar workbooks and would guide students in developing better overall study habits. The pre-test is another positive, helping students better direct their study efforts, and at the same time, building self-confidence about the materials they’ve already mastered. One helpful aspect of the workbook is that it directs students to Web sites where they can obtain additional information on specific math concepts and operations. The spiral binding, unique to this series of workbooks, make it extra sturdy for everyday use.
Minuses – Poor production values and lack of a table of contents or introduction make this book hard to use and follow. The organization is not clear – to the extent that professional educators would probably have difficulties.
The author is not identified beyond her name and no background information about her credentials or her connection to Ohio education is provided. She also authored additional workbooks in this series on writing and reading – apparently an all-around expert!
Generally, the book is black type on white stock with very few illustrations. It actually looks like it has been published on a copier. Dollar for dollar, this workbook cannot compete with similar products on the market for the same amount of money or less.
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