Books with author Tom Peterson

One of the most widely used series of methods for individual or like-instrument class instruction. Using a very well-rounded approach including scales, arpeggios, technical studies, studies for musicianship, articulation studies, solos, duets, and studies devoted to the special needs of each instrument, this series provides a fantastic wealth of material for all student musicians.

Peterson’s® Master the™ Catholic High School Entrance Exams 2021 is the comprehensive test-prep book for scoring high on Catholic high school entrance exams. This guide covers all test formats, test scoring, subject review, and types of questions for the most popular parochial school placement tests―the High School Placement Test (HSPT®) and the New York City Test for Admission into Catholic High Schools (TACHS). Step-by-step coaching for each type of question on the exams and numerous test-taking strategies allow students to feel confident in their abilities when test day arrives. Targeted reviews and up-to-date test information makes Peterson’s Master the Catholic High School Entrance Exams the ideal study guide for students looking to get into parochial school. 10 full-length practice tests―4 in the book and 1 online EACH for the HSPT® and TACHS―ALL with detailed answer explanations Diagnostic test for each exam to help determine strengths and weaknesses OVER 3,100 practice questions to help you earn your best possible score on the HSPT®, TACHS, SSAT, ISEE, CHSEE, and more. Bonus word list plus a list of synonyms and antonyms to help boost your test-prep confidence on the language arts sections of the exams. Expert test-prep strategies and thorough review of the verbal, math, reasoning, and quantitative sections Easy-to-use self-evaluation tools to track progress and set a timetable for study

Peterson’s® Master the™ Catholic High School Entrance Exams 2020 is the comprehensive test-prep book for scoring high on Catholic high school entrance exams. The book includes 10 full-length practice tests (3 in the book and access to 1 online EACH for the HSPT and TACHS) PLUS 2 Diagnostic Tests (1 for each exam) to help students determine their strengths and weaknesses. All of the tests (practice tests and Diagnostic) include detailed answer explanations and valuable test-taking information. Peterson’s Master the Catholic High School Entrance Exams covers all test formats, test scoring, subject review, and types of questions. Expert tips help guide students through the verbal and quantitative exercises, and students and parents will find up-to-date information about all of the tests. Step-by-step coaching for each type of question on the exam and numerous test-taking strategies allow students to feel confident in their abilities when test day arrives. Easy-to-use self-evaluation tools allow students and parents to track progress and develop a timetable for study.

Teens’ Guide to College & Career Planning With valuable input from teens, parents, and well-known experts, the Teens’ Guide to College & Career Planning knows how to talk to high school students about the important decisions for their plans after graduation. This user-friendly guide, with updated content by Justin Ross Muchnick (author of Peterson's The Boarding School Survival Guide), enables busy students to focus on the right information for them. Topics include: Am I heading to college? What to do with my life? What’s my career path? This is Your High School Roadmap to College and Career Success! Whether teens are planning to head to: a two-year or four-year college, a technical school, an apprenticeship, the military, directly into the workforce or even if they are still undecided, The Teens’ Guide to College & Career Planning is where they'll find information on the options available and which ones may best suit their skills, needs and dreams.

Peterson's® ACT® Prep Guide 2018 offers all of the information students need to prepare well and score high on the ACT, including thorough subject matter reviews and practice questions for each question type. Students will benefit from expert advice, strategies, and test-taking tips for comprehensive preparation. All strategy content and practice tests reflect the latest changes to the ACT. Inside this new guide, students will find:ACT® test-taking strategies, plus other important details about the ACT-learn how and when to register for the ACT, how the test is scored, what you need to know on test day, and how to stay calm throughout the processA full-length diagnostic test to evaluate a student's strengths and weaknesses6 practice tests-4 in print and 2 online-all with detailed answer explanationsThorough review of all test sections: English, Mathematics, Reading, Science, and Writing, featuring expert strategies, numerous practice questions with detailed answer explanations, and sample essays.Helpful study plans, perfect for the student who has a lot of time to prepare, as well as those who've procrastinated-each student can find his or her pathway to success.

What does it mean to be a part of something EPIC? Our Catholic Church established by Jesus is wonderfully epic, spanning centuries and continents. From taking care of our sick brothers and sisters to reading Scripture together, Jesus’ Catholic Church acts like a family because it is a family. This book is a wonderful way to share with your child that they too are part of the family of believers. You and your child can enjoy this book together, knowing that you both always have a home in the Catholic Church.

Peterson's ACT® Prep Guide 2019 is the ultimate content and strategy guidebook to help students prepare to score high on the ACT exam. All strategy content and practice tests reflect the latest changes to the ACT.Inside this new guide students will find: A full-length diagnostic test to evaluate their strengths and weaknesses 6 practice tests (4 in print and 2 online) with thorough explanations of the answersOver 1,900 practice questions to improve your test-taking skillsHelpful study plans, perfect for the student who has a lot of time to prepare, as well as those procrastinatorsImportant registration details, deadlines, and information on how the test is scoredThorough review of all test sections: EnglishScienceReading ComprehensionMathematicsWriting Featuring: a NEW College Readiness Benchmark Learning Path to intensify the skill level in subjects considered vital to first-year college course success as determined by ACT, Inc.expert strategiesnumerous practice questions with detailed answer explanationsand sample essays Peterson's ACT® Prep Guide 2019 includes a companion mobile app that offers short, interactive exercises, making test prep convenient and available anywhere. Be prepared and confident on test day with this easy-to-use guide.

Peterson's Master the SSAT® & ISEE® is the guide to prepare students and their parents for success on the SSAT® and the ISEE®. Both tests include complete review of verbal ability, reading, mathematics and writing topics. Complete with the most up-to-date information on the upper-level exams, this 9th edition is important to students preparing for private secondary school admissions testing. In this guide, students have access to test-taking strategies for each of the question types, along with exam day specific advice. PLUS Four practice tests, AND A diagnostic test to give students a realistic idea of what to expect on test day. Additionally, students and parents will find: tips on all aspects of the private secondary school search process: how to identify schools that are a good fit, how to apply for financial aid, and all the challenges of finding the right private secondary school for YOUR child. Peterson's Master the SSAT® & ISEE® is the essential study guide for private secondary school admissions testing.

Peterson's Master the Catholic High School Entrance Exams 2019 is the comprehensive test-prep book for scoring high on Catholic high school entrance exams. This guide covers all test formats, test scoring, subject review, and types of questions for the most popular parochial school placement tests: the High School Placement Test (HSPT) and the New York City Test for Admission into Catholic High Schools (TACHS). Step-by-step coaching for each type of question on the exam and numerous test-taking strategies allow students to feel confident in their abilities when test day arrives.6 full-length practice tests-2 each for the HSPT® (High School Placement Test)and TACHS (the New York City Test for Admission into Catholic High Schools)-ALL with detailed answer explanationsDiagnostic test to help pinpoint your strengths and weaknessesOVER 2,100 practice questions to help you score high on your examBonus word list plus a list of synonyms and antonyms to help boost your test-prep confidence on the language arts sections of the COOP, TACHS, and HSPT® exams.Expert test-prep strategies and thorough review of the verbal, math, reasoning, and quantitative sectionsEasy-to-use self-evaluation tools to track progress and set a timetable for studyTargeted reviews and up-to-date test information makes Peterson's Master the Catholic High School Entrance Exams the ideal study guide for students looking to get into parochial school.

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 explanations Extensive subject review of the Reading, Writing and Language, Math, and optional Essay sections, with dozens of practice exercises Over 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 pace Helpful resource for parents on how to best help their student prepare for the SAT® and any bumps along the road to college

ENJOY YOUR FREE TIME WITH KIDS LIKE NEVER BEFORE!!Are you looking for a game that would bring a ton of fun and joy to the family? Would you like to brighten your mood after an exhausting week?What about your kids having an interactive and joyful party at a time when you are busy?I don’t think you're doubting yourself on this one, so keep reading… Welcome to the king of all family activity/game books – WOULD YOU RATHEROne of the most important things in life is to enjoy it and be happy. For a parent, there is nothing more enjoyable than to see your children laughing out loud and constant laughter is the main piece of the pure happiness puzzle. This exact view encouraged the creation of this book, which is packed with plenty of it!The 300 silly “Would You Rather” questions contained in this volume, will bring a lot of hilarious situations that will make your kids engaged and entertained, while causing your whole family to interact with one another. Simple questions and even simpler answers – you and your family are going to love it! Here are just a few ideas that this book can be used as: Family Entertainment Entertaining at Children's Birthday Parties Makes a Perfect Gift for Children Aged 4-10 Years Old. Family Road Trips and VacationsLearning to ReadMuch More…Inside of this book contains fun, joy and happiness! Now it is your turn to take action. Scroll back up, click on “Buy Now" and let the fun begin!

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!