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The Pass the TExES Social Studies 4-8 and 7-12 for tests #118 and #232 is a downloadable, printable ebook combo pack...a great choice for those who want to test for all grades, and 20% off when purchased together. The ebooks are in PDF format and download to your computer right after purchase...take them anywhere on most any portable device. (NOTE: This ebook is for individual teachers and cannot be ordered by institutions except through our Institution Ebook Download Program.) If an institution is selling our ebooks to you, or freely sharing them, please contact us. For the most part, our books, ebooks and online modules are only available directly from us. Thank you!
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This program features excellent content for each Competency chapter, exercises, worksheets, a study plan, an interactive PowerPoint® module, a Grade 7 Texas history addendum, and unique test preparation strategies in the style of all of the Pass the TExES books. Included in the download are the interactive modules and the official state manuals for both programs.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Shannon Pugh
Ms. Pugh 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.
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