Reviewing Earth Science

I am a student of Mr. McGuire's in Briarcliff New York. He is an extrodinary teacher, and his review book makes classes a lot easier than they would be otherwise.

Mr. McGuire's REVIEW BOOK is useful in any Earth Science situation from Middle/Junior High School, through High School and through introductory courses in college. The topics included are well covered and the detail is accurate and useful. I have used this book (or earlier editions)with my students for more than 10 years and it is one they head for first when they need immediate answers or are just beginning to do research.

"Reviewing Earth Science"by Thomas McGuire could be the best way to succeed on the Regents Earth Science exam. McGuire has long been a leader among the teachers who work with the State Education Department to create the curriculum guide that determines the test questions. So it stands to reason that he's able to write about he most important concepts to be mastered for the exam. Although the focus of this book is New York State, this work is also useful for teachers and students elsewhere because it provides a well-organized explanation of important concepts in all areas of the subject. In addition to the NY State curriculum's Units and optional Topics, McGuire provides a set of interesting essays about some "hot topics" in Earth Science. Terms are defined well in the glossary, and the index is complete. There is even a copy of the Reference Tables used by students taking the exam. The last section of the book provides the actual questions that appeared in the past four years. Also included within each chapter are other practice questions that are very helpful in developing the skills necessary to handle the similar challenges that will be on this year's test. I've used McGuire's books with my students over the past fourteen years, with a very high success rate (more than 96%). I've also recommended this book to colleagues from other states who want a source of questions and information to use with their students.

"Reviewing Earth Science" by Thomas McGuire is an excellent, comprehensive review book that helps students learn and understand the New York State Earth Science Curriculum. I find it an invaluable resource to my students and myself. The units are well written and include recent scientific ideas. The graphics and illustrations are clear, insightful, and meaningful. The questions are asked in such a way as to reflect many different thinking levels (basic knowledge, application and interpreting). The extensive use of sample test items help students evaluate and show their comprehension. Mr. McGuire's several editions of this book provide excellent insights into New York's challenging and stimulating Regents Earth Science program. In fact, my school and others use this book as an expandable text. I have been using "Reviewing Earth Science" by Thomas McGuire for the last 9 years and find it an irreplaceable and essential book.