Pass the TExES ELAR 4-8/Social Studies 4-8 for test #113 is a 2-book package. Save 20% off the retail price by purchasing this combo. This program of study features excellent content in a chapter for each Competency, exercises, worksheets, interactive PowerPoint study modules, and unique test preparation strategies in the style of all of the Pass the TExES books. The books are approximately 130 pages in length each. The supplementary files download includes the interactive PowerPoint study modules, official state manuals, and an excellent bonus PDF file, the Social Studies Grade 7 Addendum covering Texas History.

***Supplementary files available for download from the link in the back of the book include our PowerPoint study module and the official state TExES prep manual.*** Book ships within 24-48 hours. You may also email us at edpublishing@passthetexes.com and we'll send you the supplementary files through the free download service, Dropbox.

ABOUT THE AUTHORS

Vickie Hester, Ph.D., is a certified Texas educator with advanced degrees in language and writing. Dr. Hester believes in the Pass the TExES program. Using these strategies,she scored in the 90th percentile on all her TExES examinations. She currently serves as a classroom teacher and editor of the Kids Writing Connection, a Dallas ISD publication for fledgling authors.

Kim Elmore, M.A., is a Texas teacher with certifications in elementary education, physical education, and art. She serves as a teacher leader and mentor for a large urban school district. In her role of teacher support, Ms. Elmore knows the value of extensive preparation for teaching success. Her work with Ed Publishing is designed to help teachers not only pass the TExES, but to get a step ahead toward a successful classroom career.

Shannon Pugh, M.A., was born at Sheppard AFB in Wichita Falls, TX. She spent her childhood in Alaska, Louisiana, and California. She earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science and History with a minor in humanities at Midwestern State University. Ms. Pugh followed her BA with a Master of Arts in Political Science. In 1994 she joined Teach for America and was stationed in the Mississippi Delta where she taught 7th and 8th grade history. During this time she completed her teacher certification requirements through courses completed at the University of Mississippi and Mississippi Valley State University. In 1997 she moved to Dallas and began teaching at W.T. White High School where she currently teaches AP European History, AP World History, and AP Art History. Ms. Pugh is certified in composite social studies (history, government, economics, psychology, and sociology), speech, educational technology, ESL, and art. In 2004, she earned a Master of Education Degree in Educational Administration from the University of North Texas. She was one of the first three Texas teachers certified by the National Board of Professional Teaching Standards in Social Studies. Ms. Pugh has presented at conferences at the local, state, and national level and is the past president of Dallas Council for the Social Studies. She is a frequent trainer of new teachers. She is actively involved with the Advanced Placement program and she serves as a reader for the AP World History Exam. She is the 2005 High School Teacher of the Year for Dallas Independent School District.

WORKSHOPS/TUTORING

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