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This flash card set of 500 high-frequency words that have appeared on recent GRE exams presents words and definitions that reflect the fluency and vocabulary skills of a college graduate. Enclosed metal ring lets test-takers select cards to fit their study needs.

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Peterson's® Master™ the EMT Certification Exam is a comprehensive source that offers the essential test prep needed to help readers score their best on the qualifying exam to become an emergency medical technician. This new edition covers all of the segment categories on the test itself as well as CPR, shock, and incident management. Also provided are valuable techniques to physically and mentally prepare for the exam, tips to manage your study time, and ways to reduce test anxiety so that you can focus and do your absolute best. 3 full-length practice tests—all with detailed answer explanations Diagnostic test to pinpoint strengths and weaknesses In-depth subject reviews covering all sections of the test Latest training methods to handle terrorism and mass casualty emergencies Instructions on how to properly handle HAZMAT emergencies Listings of state EMT agencies, as well as EMS organizations and journals

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Peterson's® Master the™ Civil Service Exams is a comprehensive, step-by-step preparation guide for those seeking a position with the federal government that requires taking a written exam. This valuable resource provides the math, verbal, and clerical exercises needed to pass the civil service exam. Inside you'll find: 4 full-length practice tests with detailed answer explanations Review of verbal, clerical, math, and memory skills you'll need to score high Tips and strategies from civil service experts on how to become a first-rate job candidateCurrent information on the civil service job market, including projected areas of growth in the federal government: security/enforcement; medical/public health; engineering/sciences; program management/administration; and accounting, budget, and business

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Peterson's Master the GRE provides a wealth of test-taking strategies and skill-building exercises to help test takers prepare for the new GRE format introduced in 2023. It contains extensive subject reviews addressing everything test takers need to know regarding the Analytical Writing, Quantitative Reasoning, and Verbal Reasoning sections, plus a wealth of test-taking tips and strategies crafted by veteran professional educators. You'll find both pre- and post-tests as well as useful hints on how to make the most of your study time so you can maximize your score and stand out on your graduate school applications.

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Avoid taking non-credit-bearing classes and save money by studying for the ACCUPLACER exam with Peterson's. With the Master the ACCUPLACER® Tests study guide, you'll get a comprehensive breakdown of each section of the exam and tons of practice, including a diagnostic pre-test, practice tests, and the best study tips.

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The need for health care workers has never been greater. Prepare yourself for success with Peterson’s Master the Certified Nursing Assistant (CAN) and Home Health Aide (HHA) Exams study guide, an essential tool with all of the review material, as well as practice tests, to help you do more than just pass the exams. The study guide breaks down each subject and offers a diagnostic test to help you determine your strengths and weaknesses, as well as how to prepare for your exam and what to expect on exam day.

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The nationally recognized credit-by-exam DSST® program helps students earn college credits for learning acquired outside the traditional classroom such as; learning from on-the-job training, reading, or independent study. DSST® tests offer students a cost-effective, time-saving way to use the knowledge they've acquired outside of the classroom to accomplish their education goals. Peterson's® Master the™ DSST® Substance Abuse Exam provides a general overview of the subjects students will encounter on the exam such as history, effects, uses, administration, tolerance, withdrawal, overdose, prevention and treatment of such substances as alcohol, antianxiety and sedative-hypnotic drugs, inhalants, tobacco and nicotine, psychomotor drugs, opioids, cannabinoids, hallucinogens, antipsychotics, antidepressants, and mood stabilizers. Also includes such topics as dependency/addiction, societal effects, screening, diagnosis and neurological factors. This valuable resource includes: Diagnostic pre-test with detailed answer explanations Assessment Grid designed to help identify areas that need focus Subject Matter Review proving a general overview of the subjects, followed by a review of the relevant topics and terminology covered on the exam Post-test offering 60 questions all with detailed answer explanations Key information about the DSST® such as, what to expect on test day and how to register and prepare for the DSST®

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The nationally recognized credit-by-exam DSST® program helps students earn college credits for learning acquired outside the traditional classroom such as; learning from on-the-job training, reading, or independent study. DSST® tests offer students a cost-effective, time-saving way to use the knowledge they've acquired outside of the classroom to accomplish their education goals. Peterson's® Master the™ DSST® Fundamentals of College Algebra Exam provides a general overview of the subjects students will encounter on the exam such as complex numbers, algebraic operations, equations and inequalities, and properties of functions and their graphs. This valuable resource includes: Diagnostic pre-test with detailed answer explanations Assessment Grid designed to help identify areas that need focus Subject Matter Review proving a general overview of the subjects, followed by a review of the relevant topics and terminology covered on the exam Post-test offering 60 questions all with detailed answer explanations Key information about the DSST® such as, what to expect on test day and how to register and prepare for the DSST®

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The nationally recognized credit-by-exam DSST® program helps students earn college credits for learning acquired outside the traditional classroom such as; learning from on-the-job training, reading, or independent study. DSST® tests offer students a cost-effective, time-saving way to use the knowledge they've acquired outside of the classroom to accomplish their education goals. Peterson's® Master the™ DSST® Criminal Justice Exam provides a general overview of the subjects students will encounter on the exam such as criminal behavior, law enforcement, criminal justice system, corrections and the court system. This valuable resource includes: Diagnostic pre-test with detailed answer explanations Assessment Grid designed to help identify areas that need focus Subject Matter Review proving a general overview of the subjects, followed by a review of the relevant topics and terminology covered on the exam Post-test offering 60 questions all with detailed answer explanations Key information about the DSST® such as, what to expect on test day and how to register and prepare for the DSST®

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Peterson’s® Master the™ GRE® General Test 2020 is the one-stop resource for preparing for the GRE® General Test. This comprehensive guide is organized into six parts that include basic information about the test, a diagnostic test, thorough test-preparation material for the GRE® General Test Analytical Writing, Verbal Reasoning, and Quantitative Reasoning sections, and three full-length practice tests. 7 full-length GRE® practice tests (4 in print and 3 online), all with detailed answer explanations A full-length Diagnostic Test to help determine strengths and weaknesses Pre-test practice questions in the Verbal Reasoning and Quantitative Reasoning sections Extensive review of all subject areas: Quantitative Reasoning, Verbal Reasoning, and Analytical Writing Helpful tips for using the on-screen calculator and strategies for answering numeric entry questions Analytical Writing samples with analysis walk-throughs to sharpen skills needed for success on the Argument and Issue Task responses Expert advice on GRE® General Test question formats, scoring, and what to expect on test day

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The Vaughn Cube for Multiplication is an amazing complete program that includes: a 2.5-hour DVD video with accompanying skill development and testing materials, and a helpful Instructor's Guide. In approximately 6 hours (including the video and skill practice), your child can answer the 100 multiplication facts. With this proven method, students do not have to memorize the multiplication tables by continuous repetition. Instead, they use their natural ability to remember what they see and where they see it. Students can easily learn the multiplication facts as early as second grade, allowing them to enter third grade confident in their multiplication skills. The Vaughn Cube for Multiplication is a fun, easy way for kids to learn and remember multiplication facts!

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The need for commercial drivers has never been greater. Prepare yourself for success with Peterson’s Master the Commercial Driver’s License Exams study guide. This study guide not only breaks down each endorsement in detail but also offers multiple practice tests--20 tests in total. You’ll learn how to prepare for your exams and what to expect on test day with the following:Information about the written and skills examsDiagnostic tests to help you pinpoint your strengths and weaknessesComprehensive review of material for all CDL endorsements and requirements:General KnowledgeAir BrakesCombination VehiclesDouble and Triple TrailersTanker VehiclesHazardous MaterialsPassenger VehiclesSchool BusesPractice tests with detailed answer explanations to help with every endorsement

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Being a physician is an amazing privilege, and it can be a deeply rewarding career...but first you have to get through medical school. Students, who were often at the top of their class prior to medical school, now find themselves surrounded by equally bright, hardworking, overachieving classmates and facing new challenges from rigorous curricula to specialty selection to navigation of unchartered territories of mentorship, clinical rotations, and research. Thriving in medical school requires more than smarts—it requires new learning strategies, organization, time management, teamwork skills, mentorship, adaptability, resilience, and more. This book brings together advice from medical educators, practicing physicians, and current medical students to help new medical students not just survive medical school but handle the transition with grace and position them to succeed and thrive.

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If you’re going to law school but have no idea what to expect, you’re not alone. Law school can be overwhelming. You’re learning a new way of thinking and doing an enormous amount of work, and maybe struggling to reach the same level of achievement you have in the past. On top of that, you’re still finding your path in a new profession, learning its rules, expectations, and possibilities. The aim of this book is to help prepare you for the challenges ahead. It tells you what to expect and how to make sure that you end up on a career path that you’re happy with. Covering everything from preparing for law school to becoming an attorney, this book is your guide to what’s really important over the next few years. We’ll talk about what law school is like, how to stay healthy and avoid burnout, and how to get the most out of your experience so that you set yourself up for success as a lawyer. Law school is challenging, but you can handle it with strategic planning and advice from people who have been there.

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The nationally recognized credit-by-exam DSST® program helps students earn college credits for learning acquired outside the traditional classroom such as; learning from on-the-job training, reading, or independent study. DSST® tests offer students a cost-effective, time-saving way to use the knowledge they've acquired outside of the classroom to accomplish their education goals. Peterson's® Master the™ DSST® Technical Writing Exam provides a general overview of the subjects students will encounter on the exam such as multiple topics related to technical writing including the theory and practice of technical writing; the purpose, content, and organizational patterns of common types of technical documents; information design; and technical editing. This valuable resource includes: Diagnostic pre-test with detailed answer explanations Assessment Grid designed to help identify areas that need focus Subject Matter Review proving a general overview of the subjects, followed by a review of the relevant topics and terminology covered on the exam Post-test offering 60 questions all with detailed answer explanations Key information about the DSST® such as, what to expect on test day and how to register and prepare for the DSST®

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The nationally recognized credit-by-exam DSST® program helps students earn college credits for learning acquired outside the traditional classroom such as; learning from on-the-job training, reading, or independent study. DSST® tests offer students a cost-effective, time-saving way to use the knowledge they've acquired outside of the classroom to accomplish their education goals. Peterson's® Master the™ DSST® Introduction to Geology Exam provides a general overview of the subjects students will encounter on the exam such as core knowledge, surface processes, tectonic earth processes and applications. This valuable resource includes: Diagnostic pre-test with detailed answer explanations Assessment Grid designed to help identify areas that need focus Subject Matter Review proving a general overview of the subjects, followed by a review of the relevant topics and terminology covered on the exam Post-test offering 60 questions all with detailed answer explanations Key information about the DSST® such as, what to expect on test day and how to register and prepare for the DSST®

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The nationally recognized credit-by-exam DSST® program helps students earn college credits for learning acquired outside the traditional classroom such as; learning from on-the-job training, reading, or independent study. DSST® tests offer students a cost-effective, time-saving way to use the knowledge they've acquired outside of the classroom to accomplish their education goals. Peterson's® Master the™ DSST® Personal Finance Exam provides a general overview of the subjects students will encounter on the exam such as credit and debt; major purchases; taxes; insurance; investments; and retirement and estate planning. This valuable resource includes: Diagnostic pre-test with detailed answer explanations Assessment Grid designed to help identify areas that need focus Subject Matter Review proving a general overview of the subjects, followed by a review of the relevant topics and terminology covered on the exam Post-test offering 60 questions all with detailed answer explanations Key information about the DSST® such as, what to expect on test day and how to register and prepare for the DSST®

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Peterson’s® SAT® Prep Guide 2020 provides a wealth of test-taking strategies and skill-building exercises to help students prepare well for the SAT® exam. Students will find extensive subject reviews for the Reading, Writing and Language, Math–No Calculator, and Math–Calculator test sections of the SAT®. The book’s full-length Diagnostic Test with detailed answer explanations helps students determine their strengths and weaknesses, and the numerous exercises will surely boost students’ test-prep confidence. The 5 additional full-length practice tests in the book, plus exclusive access to 3 full-length practice tests online, will help students score high on test day. In addition, the updated “Parents’ Guide to College Admission Testing” in the Appendix provides valuable advice for parents on what standardized tests their high school student should take, how to motivate their child, and what role to play in the college admissions process.9 full-length practice tests (including a full Diagnostic Test and access to 3 online practice tests), with detailed answer explanationsExtensive subject review of the Reading, Writing and Language, Math, and optional Essay sections, with dozens of practice exercisesOver 2,100 practice exercises that use the exact question types and concepts found on the SAT® exam to help students master their skills.User-friendly design, with bulleted roadmaps and chapter summaries formulated so that high school students can work through the exercises at their own paceHelpful resource for parents on how to best help their student prepare for the SAT® and any bumps along the road to college

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