Ms. Hull , Library Media Specialist
Ms. Stein, Library Media Specialist
NYC Department of Education
2010
Edison has two new arrivals:
Literature Resource Center--LRC
and
Salem Press: Critical Insights
are now available to students and staff.
WATCH THIS WEBSITE FOR MORE NEW DATABASES:
- Grolier Encyclopedias
- ProQuest Platinum - magazine index.
- Salem Critical Insights - e-books on writers and literature.
Ask your library media specialists for more details.
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Are You Taking SAT, ACT or ASVAB?
If you have an SAT, and ACT, or maybe an ASVAB in your future, there's a free test preparation website for you. The U.S. Army sponsors MARCH2SUCCESS on the web at
https://march2success.com
If you choose to register after reading the privacy rules, you will find several sets of prep materials: 7 full length practice tests for SAT and ACT each; 25 sets of math and vocabulary flash cards, quiz game and more. In order to use the material and have the samples scored you must set up a profile. Parts of the site lead to U.S. Army career links but you have the choice to exclude them. A valid email address is required to receive practice scores. Study material is prepared/graded by recognized publishers of test and training materials.
The site gives each student an option to include a mentor/parent/teacher/recruiter in the study program. This choice remains under the control of the student. Click into MARCH2SUCCESS. Spend five minutes to view the demonstration. See what's there for you. (bh)
©bhull 01/12/2010