Books in A Spectrum book series

Our proven Spectrum Test Prep grade 5 features up-to-date content reflecting national standards including nonfiction reading activities. This 144 page workbook for children ages 10 to 11 helps them learn how to follow directions, understand test formats, use effective strategies to avoid common mistakes, and budget their time wisely. This workbook includes: •Actual test questions in Reading, Language Arts, and Math •Actual test questions in Science and Social Studies •Tips for clearer writing, including combining sentences •Tips on test preparation •Strategies and techniques for answering different kinds of questions •Full-length practice tests •Complete answer key Our best-selling Spectrum Test Prep series for grades 1 to 8 boosts confidence and helps learners improve test scores by offering children the preparation they need for standardized tests!

The Spectrum® Workbook for first grade features 320 pages of focused practice for reading, language arts, and math mastery. Aligned to current state standards, this workbook tackles skills that include parts of speech and sentences, grammar and usage, capitalization and punctuation, fact families, adding and subtracting to 100, composing 2-D and 3-D shapes, place value, and measurement. This grade-specific workbook includes a writer’s guide and step-by-step instructions, helping students with planning, drafting, revising, proofreading, and sharing writing. The best-selling Spectrum® series is a favorite of parents and teachers because it’s carefully designed to be both effective and engaging―the perfect building blocks for a lifetime of learning.

The Spectrum® Addition Workbook for first grade features 96 pages of focused practice designed to completely support and challenge students to adding numbers through 100. This standards-based workbook builds a strong foundation through activities that include using visual models to represent problems, unknown number equations, place value strategies, and fluency drills. This resource provides focused instruction and a systematic approach to skill development. An answer key is included to help parents and teachers accurately gauge skill mastery. The best-selling Spectrum® series is a favorite of parents and teachers because it’s carefully designed to be both effective and engaging―the perfect building blocks for a lifetime of learning.

Help kindergarten students master Common Core skills such as short and long vowel sounds, capitalization and punctuation, comparing numbers, and more with Common Core Language Arts and Math for grade K. Take the mystery out of the Common Core with these unique and timely Spectrum 128-page books. These information-packed resources for kindergarten through grade 6 provide an overview of the standards for each grade level along with practice activities for school success. Includes explicit references to the standards on each practice page that will let parents know that activities provide direct support for skills being taught at school.

Increase test success with rigorous practice and strategic tips. Build your child’s confidence and the skills needed to conquer standardized tests with Spectrum® Test Prep for grade 2. This comprehensive workbook goes beyond typical skill drills to explore other contributors to test success—strategies and time management. Spectrum Test Prep Grade 2 includes strategy-based activities for language arts and math, test tips to help answer questions, and critical thinking and reasoning. The Spectrum Test Prep series for grades 1 to 8 was developed by experts in education and was created to help students improve and strengthen their test-taking skills. The activities in each book not only feature essential practice in reading, math, and language arts test areas, but also prepare students to take standardized tests. Students learn how to follow directions, understand different test formats, use effective strategies to avoid common mistakes, and budget their time wisely. Step-by-step solutions in the answer key are included. These comprehensive workbooks are an excellent resource for developing skills for assessment success. Spectrum, the best-selling workbook series, is proud to provide quality educational materials that support your students’ learning achievement and success.

PREKINDERGARTEN: Spectrum Hands-On Math offers multi-sensory strategies for learning grade-specific math skills, including counting, addition, subtraction, measurement, patterns, and shapes. INCLUDES: This 96-page kit-in-a-book includes 100+ cut-apart math manipulatives, 4 dry erase panels, 1 dry-erase pen, and storage pouch.PARENT-FRIENDLY: A Closer Look feature is included that offers tips for parents to help their child learn math in today’s classroom and get ready for kindergarten. WHY USE SPECTRUM:This hands-on resource features the academic rigor of the teacher-recommended Spectrum® brand, but with a user-friendly layout and easy-to-follow instructions perfect for young students.

Help children spell their way to success! Strong spelling is the blueprint children need to become masters of communication. Spectrum Spelling® for kindergarten engages learners with fun, full-color puzzles and riddles to keep them entertained while they build an essential skill that lasts a lifetime. Give your kindergartener a fun-filled way to build and reinforce spelling skills. Spectrum Spelling for kindergarten provides progressive lessons in letter recognition, short vowels, sight words, and dictionary skills. This exciting language arts workbook encourages children to explore spelling with brainteasers, puzzles, and more! Don't let your child's spelling skills depend on spell-check and autocorrect. Make sure your child has the knowledge and skills to spell words with confidence–and without assistance from digital sources. Complete with a speller's dictionary, a proofreader's guide, and an answer key, Spectrum Spelling offers the perfect way to help children strengthen this important language arts skill.

The Spectrum® Test Prep Workbook for fourth grade features 144 pages of skill-specific practice to help students prepare for standardized testing. This easy-to-follow tool provides the most comprehensive strategies for effective test preparations. The lessons are presented in a variety of formats includes suggestions for parents and teachers, as well as answer keys and progress charts. The best-selling Spectrum® series is a favorite of parents and teachers because it’s carefully designed to be both effective and engaging―the perfect building blocks for a lifetime of learning.

Increase test success with rigorous practice and strategic tips. Build your child’s confidence and the skills needed to conquer standardized tests with Spectrum Test Prep for grade 3. This comprehensive workbook goes beyond typical skill drills to explore other contributors to test success—strategies and time management. Spectrum Test Prep Grade 3 includes strategy-based activities for language arts and math, test tips to help answer questions, and critical thinking and reasoning. The Spectrum Test Prep series for grades 1 to 8 was developed by experts in education and was created to help students improve and strengthen their test-taking skills. The activities in each book not only feature essential practice in reading, math, and language arts test areas, but also prepare students to take standardized tests. Students learn how to follow directions, understand different test formats, use effective strategies to avoid common mistakes, and budget their time wisely. Step-by-step solutions in the answer key are included. These comprehensive workbooks are an excellent resource for developing skills for assessment success. Spectrum, the best-selling workbook series, is proud to provide quality educational materials that support your students’ learning achievement and success.

The Spectrum® Manuscript Handwriting Workbook for kindergarten through second grade features 96 pages of focused practice for traditional manuscript style handwriting. Legible writing gives students an advantage across disciplines as it helps the them take notes, complete homework, and communicate in a clear and timely manner. This standards-based book guides students through printing uppercase and lowercase letters in isolate, words, and sentences. Pages of handwriting basics and tips plus academic vocabulary ensure a well-rounded approach to mastering cursive handwriting fluency. The best-selling Spectrum® series is a favorite of parents and teachers because it’s carefully designed to be both effective and engaging––the perfect building blocks for a lifetime of learning.

Our proven Spectrum Test Prep grade 2 features up-to-date content reflecting national standards including nonfiction reading activities. This 112 page workbook for children ages 7 to 8 helps them learn how to follow directions, understand test formats, use effective strategies to avoid common mistakes, and budget their time wisely. This workbook includes: •Actual test questions in Reading, Language Arts, and Math •Tips for clearer writing, including combining sentences •Tips on test preparation •Strategies and techniques for answering different kinds of questions •Full-length practice tests •Complete answer key Our best-selling Spectrum Test Prep series for grades 1 to 8 boosts confidence and helps learners improve test scores by offering children the preparation they need for standardized tests!

Help first grade students master Common Core skills such as comparing two texts on the same topic, understanding word roots, solving word problems, and more with Common Core Language Arts and Math for grade 1. Take the mystery out of the Common Core with these unique and timely Spectrum 128-page books. These information-packed resources for kindergarten through grade 6 provide an overview of the standards for each grade level along with practice activities for school success. Includes explicit references to the standards on each practice page that will let parents know that activities provide direct support for skills being taught at school.