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Overview
Syllabus
- Ch 1. Adolescent Development Characteristics
- Ch 2. Foundations of Educational Theory and Development
- Ch 3. Learning Theories in Education
- Ch 4. Adolescents as Diverse Learners
- Ch 5. Personal and Social Factors in Student Development
- Ch 6. Categories of Exceptionality
- Ch 7. Educating Adolescents with Special Needs
- Ch 8. Educating English Language Learners
- Ch 9. Applying Motivation Theories to Student Learning
- Ch 10. Designing Positive Learning Environments
- Ch 11. Educational Theories for Instruction
- Ch 12. Understanding the Basics of Instructional Planning
- Ch 13. Instructional Planning Partners
- Ch 14. Resources & Materials for Instruction
- Ch 15. Thematic & Interdisciplinary Units
- Ch 16. Exploring Different Instructional Models and Strategies
- Ch 17. Complex Cognitive Processes
- Ch 18. Instructional Activities for Complex Cognitive Processes
- Ch 19. Strategies to Support Self-Regulation
- Ch 20. Grouping Strategies for Learning
- Ch 21. Reflective Practice in Teaching
- Ch 22. Questioning Techniques for Effective Teaching
- Ch 23. Communication Techniques for the Classroom
- Ch 24. Supporting Literacy Across the Curriculum
- Ch 25. Understanding Types of Assessments
- Ch 26. Assessment Data & Scoring
- Ch 27. Designing Assessments to Measure Learning Goals
- Ch 28. Middle School Philosophy & Organization
- Ch 29. Common Issues in Middle School
- Ch 30. Professional Development for Middle School Teachers
- Ch 31. Major Legislation for Middle School Education
- Ch 32. Collaborative Relationships for Teachers
- Ch 33. Using Critical Thinking to Interpret Informational Texts
- Ch 34. Understanding & Interpreting Literature
- Ch 35. Interpreting & Analyzing Poetry
- Ch 36. Characteristics of Literary Genres
- Ch 37. Types of Writing Overview
- Ch 38. Grammar & Style Conventions for Writing
- Ch 39. Writing Organization & Content
- Ch 40. Writing Style, Tone & Voice
- Ch 41. Media Literacy & Research for Writing
- Ch 42. Language Acquisition & Literacy Development
- Ch 43. Supporting Literacy for Young Children with Special Needs
- Ch 44. The Writing & Revision Processes
- Ch 45. Early United States History Overview
- Ch 46. Causes & Impact of the Revolutionary War
- Ch 47. United States Constitution & Bill of Rights
- Ch 48. United States Territorial Expansion
- Ch 49. The Importance of Manifest Destiny
- Ch 50. Sectionalism & the Start of the Civil War
- Ch 51. End of the Civil War & Reconstruction
- Ch 52. Industrialization, Urbanization & Immigration
- Ch 53. The Progressive Era & Amendments
- Ch 54. World War I Summary
- Ch 55. United States in the 1920s
- Ch 56. The Great Depression & the New Deal
- Ch 57. World War II Summary
- Ch 58. Understanding the Cold War
- Ch 59. The Post-Cold War World
- Ch 60. The United States (1940s-1960s)
- Ch 61. The United States (1970s-1990s)
- Ch 62. Technology in the Late 20th Century
- Ch 63. History of Pennsylvania
- Ch 64. Early Civilizations Overview
- Ch 65. Classical Civilizations Overview
- Ch 66. Civilizations & Change
- Ch 67. Early Eastern Religions Overview
- Ch 68. Renaissance, Reformation & Enlightenment Periods
- Ch 69. Global Interactions (1200-1750)
- Ch 70. Revolutions & Imperialism (1750-1914)
- Ch 71. Terrorism & the United States
- Ch 72. United States Government: Foundations & Structure
- Ch 73. Branches of the U.S. Government
- Ch 74. United States Election Process
- Ch 75. Political Parties, Interest Groups, Bureaucracy & Media
- Ch 76. Rights, Responsibilities & Duties of U.S. Citizens
- Ch 77. American Political Systems & Ideologies
- Ch 78. Economics, Taxation & GDP
- Ch 79. The Federal Reserve System
- Ch 80. Personal Finance & Investments
- Ch 81. Geography, Maps & Waterways
- Ch 82. Earth's Physical Geography
- Ch 83. The Environment & Human Activity
- Ch 84. Human Geography & Migration
- Ch 85. Political Geography & Geographic Factors
- Ch 86. Pennsylvania Grades 4-8 Core Assessment - English Language Arts & Social Studies (5154) Flashcards
- Ch 87. Real & Rational Numbers in Operations
- Ch 88. Exponents & Operations
- Ch 89. Properties of Operations
- Ch 90. Decimals, Fractions & Percents
- Ch 91. Ratios, Rates & Proportional Relationships
- Ch 92. Estimation & Number Theory
- Ch 93. Radical & Exponential Expressions
- Ch 94. Linear Equations & Inequalities
- Ch 95. Nonlinear Equations & Inequalities
- Ch 96. Systems of Equations
- Ch 97. Sequences & Patterns in Math
- Ch 98. Understanding & Comparing Functions
- Ch 99. Function Graphs & Models
- Ch 100. Perimeter, Area & Volume Overview
- Ch 101. Properties of Angles & Lines
- Ch 102. Properties of Shapes Overview
- Ch 103. Geometric Relationships & Transformations
- Ch 104. Systems of Measurement & Conversion
- Ch 105. Geometric Construction
- Ch 106. Data Interpretation in Math
- Ch 107. Dispersion & Probability Models
- Ch 108. Logical Reasoning & Visual Representations of Data
- Ch 109. Scientific Inquiry & Methodology
- Ch 110. Scientific Data Analysis & Interpretation
- Ch 111. Science Laboratory Equipment & Safety
- Ch 112. Major Developments & Historical Figures in Science
- Ch 113. Matter & Phase Changes
- Ch 114. Connection Between Matter & Energy
- Ch 115. Structure of an Atom
- Ch 116. Elements & The Periodic Table
- Ch 117. Chemical Bonding & Simple Chemical Compounds
- Ch 118. Interpreting Chemical Formulas
- Ch 119. Balancing & Using Chemical Equations
- Ch 120. Acid-Base Chemistry
- Ch 121. Understanding Solutions & Solubility
- Ch 122. Interdisciplinary Applications of Energy & Matter
- Ch 123. Impact of Science & Technology on the Environment
- Ch 124. Energy Production & Resource Use
- Ch 125. Science & Technology Used in Everyday Life
- Ch 126. Science & Public Health
- Ch 127. Mechanics in Physics
- Ch 128. Analyzing Motion & Forces
- Ch 129. Magnetic Forces & Electricity
- Ch 130. Wave Characteristics & Phenomena
- Ch 131. Light, Sound & Waves
- Ch 132. Structure & Function of Cells & Organelles
- Ch 133. Understanding Biochemistry
- Ch 134. Understanding Genetics
- Ch 135. Theory & Mechanisms of Evolution
- Ch 136. Hierarchical Classification of Living Things
- Ch 137. Structure & Function of the Human Body
- Ch 138. Basics of Ecology
- Ch 139. Earth's Surface Elements & Processes
- Ch 140. Internal Structure and Processes of Planet Earth
- Ch 141. Geologic History
- Ch 142. Earth's Hydrosphere
- Ch 143. Earth's Bodies of Water
- Ch 144. Basics of Meteorology
- Ch 145. Earth's Climate & Seasons
- Ch 146. The Solar System & The Earth-Moon-Sun Relationship
- Ch 147. Galaxies & the Universe
- Ch 148. Space Exploration & Technology
- Ch 149. Pennsylvania Grades 4-8 Core Assessment - Mathematics & Science (5155) Flashcards
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