Prepare for the Pennsylvania Grades 4-8 Core Assessment with this comprehensive study guide covering English Language Arts, Social Studies, Mathematics, and Science. Master critical thinking, literature interpretation, writing techniques, U.S. and world history, government, economics, geography, mathematical operations, geometry, data analysis, scientific inquiry, chemistry, physics, biology, and earth sciences. Engage with detailed chapters on each subject area, practice with flashcards, and test your knowledge through a course practice test. Develop the skills and understanding necessary to excel in teaching grades 4-8 in Pennsylvania schools.
Overview
Syllabus
- Ch 1. Using Critical Thinking to Interpret Informational Texts
- Ch 2. Understanding & Interpreting Literature
- Ch 3. Interpreting & Analyzing Poetry
- Ch 4. Characteristics of Literary Genres
- Ch 5. Types of Writing Overview
- Ch 6. Grammar & Style Conventions for Writing
- Ch 7. Writing Organization & Content
- Ch 8. Writing Style, Tone & Voice
- Ch 9. Media Literacy & Research for Writing
- Ch 10. Language Acquisition & Literacy Development
- Ch 11. Supporting Literacy for Young Children with Special Needs
- Ch 12. The Writing & Revision Processes
- Ch 13. Early United States History Overview
- Ch 14. Causes & Impact of the Revolutionary War
- Ch 15. United States Constitution & Bill of Rights
- Ch 16. United States Territorial Expansion
- Ch 17. The Importance of Manifest Destiny
- Ch 18. Sectionalism & the Start of the Civil War
- Ch 19. End of the Civil War & Reconstruction
- Ch 20. Industrialization, Urbanization & Immigration
- Ch 21. The Progressive Era & Amendments
- Ch 22. World War I Summary
- Ch 23. United States in the 1920s
- Ch 24. The Great Depression & the New Deal
- Ch 25. World War II Summary
- Ch 26. Understanding the Cold War
- Ch 27. The Post-Cold War World
- Ch 28. The United States (1940s-1960s)
- Ch 29. The United States (1970s-1990s)
- Ch 30. Technology in the Late 20th Century
- Ch 31. History of Pennsylvania
- Ch 32. Early Civilizations Overview
- Ch 33. Classical Civilizations Overview
- Ch 34. Civilizations & Change
- Ch 35. Early Eastern Religions Overview
- Ch 36. Renaissance, Reformation & Enlightenment Periods
- Ch 37. Global Interactions (1200-1750)
- Ch 38. Revolutions & Imperialism (1750-1914)
- Ch 39. Terrorism & the United States
- Ch 40. United States Government: Foundations & Structure
- Ch 41. Branches of the U.S. Government
- Ch 42. United States Election Process
- Ch 43. Political Parties, Interest Groups, Bureaucracy & Media
- Ch 44. Rights, Responsibilities & Duties of U.S. Citizens
- Ch 45. American Political Systems & Ideologies
- Ch 46. Economics, Taxation & GDP
- Ch 47. The Federal Reserve System
- Ch 48. Personal Finance & Investments
- Ch 49. Geography, Maps & Waterways
- Ch 50. Earth's Physical Geography
- Ch 51. The Environment & Human Activity
- Ch 52. Human Geography & Migration
- Ch 53. Political Geography & Geographic Factors
- Ch 54. Pennsylvania Grades 4-8 Core Assessment - English Language Arts & Social Studies (5154) Flashcards
- Ch 55. Real & Rational Numbers in Operations
- Ch 56. Exponents & Operations
- Ch 57. Properties of Operations
- Ch 58. Decimals, Fractions & Percents
- Ch 59. Ratios, Rates & Proportional Relationships
- Ch 60. Estimation & Number Theory
- Ch 61. Radical & Exponential Expressions
- Ch 62. Linear Equations & Inequalities
- Ch 63. Nonlinear Equations & Inequalities
- Ch 64. Systems of Equations
- Ch 65. Sequences & Patterns in Math
- Ch 66. Understanding & Comparing Functions
- Ch 67. Function Graphs & Models
- Ch 68. Perimeter, Area & Volume Overview
- Ch 69. Properties of Angles & Lines
- Ch 70. Properties of Shapes Overview
- Ch 71. Geometric Relationships & Transformations
- Ch 72. Systems of Measurement & Conversion
- Ch 73. Geometric Construction
- Ch 74. Data Interpretation in Math
- Ch 75. Dispersion & Probability Models
- Ch 76. Logical Reasoning & Visual Representations of Data
- Ch 77. Scientific Inquiry & Methodology
- Ch 78. Scientific Data Analysis & Interpretation
- Ch 79. Science Laboratory Equipment & Safety
- Ch 80. Major Developments & Historical Figures in Science
- Ch 81. Matter & Phase Changes
- Ch 82. Connection Between Matter & Energy
- Ch 83. Structure of an Atom
- Ch 84. Elements & The Periodic Table
- Ch 85. Chemical Bonding & Simple Chemical Compounds
- Ch 86. Interpreting Chemical Formulas
- Ch 87. Balancing & Using Chemical Equations
- Ch 88. Acid-Base Chemistry
- Ch 89. Understanding Solutions & Solubility
- Ch 90. Interdisciplinary Applications of Energy & Matter
- Ch 91. Impact of Science & Technology on the Environment
- Ch 92. Energy Production & Resource Use
- Ch 93. Science & Technology Used in Everyday Life
- Ch 94. Science & Public Health
- Ch 95. Mechanics in Physics
- Ch 96. Analyzing Motion & Forces
- Ch 97. Magnetic Forces & Electricity
- Ch 98. Wave Characteristics & Phenomena
- Ch 99. Light, Sound & Waves
- Ch 100. Structure & Function of Cells & Organelles
- Ch 101. Understanding Biochemistry
- Ch 102. Understanding Genetics
- Ch 103. Theory & Mechanisms of Evolution
- Ch 104. Hierarchical Classification of Living Things
- Ch 105. Structure & Function of the Human Body
- Ch 106. Basics of Ecology
- Ch 107. Earth's Surface Elements & Processes
- Ch 108. Internal Structure and Processes of Planet Earth
- Ch 109. Geologic History
- Ch 110. Earth's Hydrosphere
- Ch 111. Earth's Bodies of Water
- Ch 112. Basics of Meteorology
- Ch 113. Earth's Climate & Seasons
- Ch 114. The Solar System & The Earth-Moon-Sun Relationship
- Ch 115. Galaxies & the Universe
- Ch 116. Space Exploration & Technology
- Ch 117. Pennsylvania Grades 4-8 Core Assessment - Mathematics & Science (5155) Flashcards
- Course Practice Test
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