Accelerated Reader is a program based on the fact that students become more motivated to read if they are tested on the content of the books they have read and are rewarded for correct answers. Students read each book, individually take the test on the computer, and receive gratification when they score well. Schools using the Accelerated Reader program have seen a significant increase in reading among their students.
This collection of titles was created to increase awareness among the teenage population. The test disk will help your students remember the important information imparted here.
Grade 7 UpABasic information about the female body, ovulation, and menstruation, including a discussion of masturbation as a method for relief of cramps. Possible causes, cures, symptoms, and cravings related to PMS are explained, as well as details on charting symptoms and recognizing patterns. The section on dealing with the condition includes suggestions for changes in eating and exercise habits as well as a list of possible treatments. Methods for contending with the difficulties of PMS include getting help from mental-health professionals as well as self-help and group therapy. A concluding section emphasizes basic nutrition and presents 28 pages of "healthy recipes." Useful for reports as well as for those having or wishing to understand PMS, this title presents the information in a straightforward and user-friendly manner.ALois McCulley, Wichita Falls High School, TX
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