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Gives Texas students everything they need to pass this important college placement exam. In-depth review chapters cover all math, reading, and writing skills tested on the THEA. The book contains two full-length practice exams based on offi cial test questions. Each practice test features every type of question, subject area, and skill tested on the actual exam. TestWare � edition offers the book's practice tests in a timed format on CD with instant scoring, diagnostic feedback, and on-screen detailed explanations of answers. Comes complete wit... MOREh a study schedule, valuable test-taking tips and strategies, plus an extended time function for students with disabilities. For Windows.

REA's THEA (Texas Higher Education Assessment) Test Prep with TestWare CD Gets You a High Score! Updated 9th Edition!This updated ninth edition of our popular test prep was designed to help college-bound students in Texas master the information on the Texas Higher Education Assessment (THEA). This test prep is perfect for: Students entering Texas public colleges, universities, and technical institutes (including students transferring from out-of-state schools or from private institutions within the state of Texas) Students seeking admission to public and private teacher-education programs Students seeking admission to upper-level programs that require the THEA for admission Our comprehensive review chapters cover all math, reading, and writing skills tested on the exam.Drills in each chapter let you practice what you've learned and target areas in need of improvement. Two full-length, multiple-choice practice tests in the book simulate the actual THEA.Each practice test is balanced to include every type of question, subject area, and skill tested on the exam.Our practice tests replicate the THEA's question format, allowing you to assess your skills and gauge your test-readiness. The book's two exams are included on CD in a timed format with instant scoring, diagnostic feedback, and on-screen detailed explanations of answers.Our TestWare CD offers the most powerful scoring and diagnostic tools available today. Automatic scoring and instant reports help you zero in on the topics and types of questions that give you trouble now, so you'll succeed when it counts! Every practice exam comes with detailed feedback on every question.We don't just say which answers are rightwe explain why the other answer choices are wrongso 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 college-bound students in Texas!

About Research & Education Association	p. v
Study Schedule	p. x
Foreward	p. xi
Passing the THEA Test	p. 1
About this Book and TestWare�	p. 2
About the Test	p. 2
Who takes the test and what is it used for?	p. 2
Who administers the test?	p. 3
When should the THEA be taken?	p. 3
When and where is the test given?... MORE	p. 3
Is there a registration fee?	p. 4
How to Use this Book	p. 4
What do I study first?	p. 4
When should I start studying?	p. 4
Format of the THEA Test	p. 5
Sections of the THEA Test	p. 6
Reading Section	p. 6
Mathematics Section	p. 6
Writing Section	p. 6
About the Review Sections	p. 7
Reading Section Review	p. 7
Mathematics Section Review	p. 7
Writing Section Review	p. 7
Scoring the THEA Test	p. 8
How do I score my practice tests?	p. 8
Scoring the Reading and Mathematics Sections	p. 9
Scoring the Writing Section	p. 11
What scores do I need to pass the actual THEA?	p. 12
When will I receive my score report and what will it look like?	p. 12
Studying for the THEA Test	p. 13
THEA Test-Taking Tips	p. 14
The Day of the Test	p. 14
Before the Test	p. 14
During the Test	p. 15
After the Test	p. 16
Reading Section Review	p. 19
The Passages	p. 20
The Questions	p. 21
Strategies for the Reading Section	p. 22
A Four-Step Approach	p. 24
Preview	p. 24
Read Actively	p. 30
Review the Passage	p. 35
Answer the Questions	p. 35
Vocabulary Enhancer	p. 43
Similar Forms and Sounds	p. 43
Multiple Meanings	p. 47
Connotation and Denotation	p. 47
Vocabulary Builder	p. 49
Additional Vocabulary	p. 67
Knowing Your Word Parts	p. 85
Figures of Speech	p. 96
Interpretation of Graphic Information Questions	p. 97
Reading Drills Answer Key	p. 109
Mathematics Section Review	p. 115
Strategies for the Math Section	p. 117
Arithmetic	p. 121
Integers and Real Numbers	p. 121
Fractions	p. 126
Exponents	p. 134
Order of Operations	p. 137
Decimals	p. 139
Percentages	p. 145
Radicals	p. 150
Averages	p. 154
Arithmetic Drills Answer Key	p. 158
Algebra	p. 160
Operations with Polynomials	p. 160
Simplifying Algebraic Expressions	p. 164
Linear Equations	p. 168
Two Linear Equations	p. 173
Quadratic Equations	p. 180
Absolute Value Equations	p. 191
Inequalities	p. 192
Ratios and Proportions	p. 196
Algebra Drills Answer Key	p. 200
Geometry	p. 201
Points, Lines, and Angles	p. 201
Regular Polygons	p. 212
Triangles	p. 215
Quadrilaterals	p. 222
Circles	p. 229
Solids	p. 235
Coordinate Geometry	p. 237
Geometry Drills Answer Key	p. 242
Word Problems	p. 244
Algebraic	p. 244
Rate	p. 245
Work	p. 246
Mixture	p. 247
Interest	p. 249
Discount	p. 250
Profit	p. 252
Sets	p. 253
Geometry	p. 255
Measurement	p. 256
Data Interpretation	p. 258
Combination of Mathematical Skills	p. 261
Word Problem Drills Answer Key	p. 265
Detailed Explanations of Answers	p. 267
Reference Table	p. 285
Writing Section Review	p. 287
Multiple-Choice	p. 290
Strategies for the Multiple-Choice Subsection	p. 291
Recognizing the Writer's Purpose and Intended Audience	p. 293
Analyzing a Passage for Purpose and Audience	p. 293
Determine What Essay Strategy the Writer Uses: Explain, Inform, or Persuade	p. 293
Consider Implications and Inferences	p. 293
Determine the Nature of the Audience	p. 294
Recognizing Effective Organization: Unity, Focus, and Development	p. 296
Look for Key Sections (T) and (t)	p. 296
Key Sections to Recognize	p. 296
Determine the Type of Evidence (E)	p. 296
Check for Logic	p. 297
Note the Transitions	p. 298
Recognizing Effective Sentence Structure and Mechanics	p. 301
Test Your Skills	p. 301
Diagnostic	p. 301
Diagnostic Answer Key	p. 305
Review of Standard Written English	p. 308
Sentence Fragments	p. 308
Run-on Sentences	p. 308
Short Sentences/Wordiness	p. 309
Misplaced Modifiers	p. 311
Parallel Structure	p. 312
Phrases and Clauses	p. 313
Subject-Verb Agreement	p. 318
Comparison of Adjectives	p. 319
Pronouns	p. 320
Conjunctions	p. 338
The Comma	p. 339
The Colon and Semicolon	p. 347
Quotation Marks	p. 351
The Apostrophe	p. 358
Stops	p. 361
Interjections, Dashes, and Parentheses	p. 365
Capitalization	p. 368
Writing Drills Answer Key	p. 379
Writing Sample	p. 396
Strategies for the Writing Sample	p. 397
Appropriate, Unified, and Focused Essays: Recognizing Effective Writing	p. 399
Why Essays Exist	p. 399
Organization and Purposeful Development	p. 399
Essay Writing	p. 399
Seven Steps to Prove a Thesis	p. 400
The Writing Process: Controlling Organization, Paragraph Development, Sentence Structure, Usage, and Mechanical Conventions	p. 400
Composing Your Essay: Using the Writing Process	p. 400
Writing Your Essay	p. 402
Prewriting/Planning Time	p. 402
Consider Your Audience	p. 402
Control Your Point of View	p. 402
Consider Your Support	p. 403
Write Your Rough Draft	p. 403
Transitions	p. 403
Grammar	p. 404
Providing Evidence in Your Essay	p. 405
Organizing and Reviewing the Paragraphs	p. 405
Paragraphing with No Evidence	p. 405
Check for Logic	p. 406
Polishing and Editing Your Essay	p. 408
Polishing Checklist	p. 408
Proofreading	p. 408
Essay Writing Drills Answer Key	p. 411
The Practice Tests
	p. 419
Answer Key	p. 475
Detailed Explanations of Answers	p. 476
	p. 527
Answer Key	p. 585
Detailed Explanations of Answers	p. 586
Answer Sheets	p. 629
Installing REA's TestWare�	p. 644
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