

Series: Barron's Core Focus
Paperback: 240 pages
Publisher: Barron's Educational Series; Csm Wkb edition (January 1, 2015)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 143800592X
ISBN-13: 978-1438005928
Product Dimensions: 0.5 x 8.2 x 10.8 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
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Age Range: 10 - 11 years
Grade Level: 6 and up

I bought my daughter this and the Grade 5 book, so that she could become familiar with the type of questions she will encounter on the Common Core test. She transitioned from private to public school and was nervous about what to expect. She is enjoying the practice and it is reducing her test anxiety.
This past year I was looking for a book that help prepare me for what was going to be on the Common Core test. This book did just that! I wish I would have bought it earlier in the year and used it all year long. It has practice sheets and a practice test. The examples are relevant and has helpful tips and vocabulary throughout.
I looked at many of the books in this area and the Barron's books seem to be the best. This one is as good or better than any of them. It is quite a stimulating experience to go through the book and try the questions. Like many people who have commented on the testing that is done, I am not against testing, I am against over testing and the misuse of tests. I am not qualified by experience or knowledge to hold forth on this subject but others are.Any attempt at making major improvements in education is I believe a somewhat futile effort. The education system, like the criminal justice system and the health care system reflect the society as a whole with its characteristic problems, inequality, injustice, and incoherence. These systems of symptoms and will not be improved until the general society is improved or changed fundamentally. I am not talking about socialist revolution but a fundamental increase in fairness and equal opportunity and decrease in discrimination and all of the barriers to fairness and equal opportunity. We won't have any real progress in any sphere until we can eliminate the essential corruption at the heart of our society and economy. There are many good people working in the education field and good work being done and this should be continued simultaneous to general efforts to improve our whole society.Good books and other information on education can be found here: mwir education blogspot. I create and maintain educational websites, Midwest Independent Research.
Excellent practice for concepts taught in class!!! I'm a 9th grade Algebra1 teacher and it has been great for reteaching, reviewing, and differentiating instruction! Thanks, Carrie and Christine!
This book is a really good practice for the Common Core State exams. It goes over all the standards. It is a really good buy.
The mathematics is way beyond surface level! It digs into true understanding and definitely brings the RIGOR! #greatstuff
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