Test Prep Grade 2

This is an effective test practice book. It organizes 2nd grade contents in units and each unit has several small lessons with sample tests. It's not only great for getting familiar with standard tests, but also good for knowledge and skill assessments. My child finished this book in 3 weeks and were confident with the tests in school since then. Kids should practice often to elevate their skills. For more such drills, there is a nice web site http://www.beestar.org. It's like the web version of this book with dynamic contents. My child's grade is definitely getting better. We are happy.

As a parent working to prepare a 5 year old child for his first standardized test (1st grade test), I would recommend using this book as a follow up to a "standardized test practice" workbook by Teacher Created Materials. Since my 1st grader attends a private school that uses 2nd grade textbooks, the content of this 2nd grade test prep book was appropriate for him in the areas of word analysis, vocabulary, reading comprehension, listening, language mechanics, language expression, spelling, study skills, math concepts, computation, and applications (congruent and similar shapes, dates, time, measurement, graphs, and word problems). This book dives right into tests which are divided by units (i.e. word analysis, vocabulary, etc.). Within the units the tests are divided into lessons (i.e. word sounds, word analysis skills, word recognition, etc.). After each unit there is a sample test. This book provides ample opportunities for test practice along with useful tips.

I bought three in these series of test books for my children. The tests can be divisible into short segments so are not overwhelming to the child (and are easier for a parent to encourage a child to do!) What I have found the most helpful so far is that the tests have identified a few areas in which my children could use some review. This is very helpful to a parent who wants to be thoroughly familiar with his/her child's skill levels. The other key advantage is that doing these tests periodically make the real test less strange and scary.

It is very good book for younger child to get a felling what is the test looks like. It is step by step guide book to teach children how to take the test, also it is a fun book to read.