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Iowa City, IA, July 29, 2008 — Buckle Down Publishing, a national leader in statespecific
test preparation, has introduced new editions of test preparation materials
developed exclusively for the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS). Each
new edition is 100% aligned to Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) Student
Expectations and TAKS Objectives and provides students with TAKS-formatted practice.
Highlights of the new Buckle Down TAKS series include:
End-of-lesson practice sections and two external practice tests matched precisely
to the TAKS format, building familiarity and reducing test anxiety to effectively
boost scores.
TEKS Student Expectations and TAKS Objectives listed at the top of each
workbook page, facilitating tailored review and remediation.
Texas-specific content to build on students' experiential base and reinforce
learning.
Appropriate page counts and uncluttered layouts to make materials approachable
for frustrated learners and build student confidence.
“Buckle Down’s new Texas test preparation editions will help educators across the state
as they work to meet AYP goals,” said Dr. Thomas Emrick, President of Buckle Down
Publishing. “All of our new editions are 100% aligned to tested standards and
demonstrate Buckle Down’s ongoing commitment to Texas students and educators as
they strive for success.”
Buckle Down workbooks and practice tests are developed exclusively for classroom
review in preparation for the TAKS program. For additional information, visit
www.BuckleDown.com or call 800-776-3454 to reach Customer Service.
About Buckle Down Publishing:
Buckle Down Publishing, a division of Triumph Learning, LLC, is one of the nation’s
leading publishers of state-specific, test-preparation materials. Founded in 1982 and
based in Iowa City, IA, Buckle Down creates supplemental student workbooks and
practice tests that combine standards-based review and test-formatted practice with
regionalized content. Triumph Learning is the largest publisher of standards-focused
materials used to prepare for the tests mandated by NCLB legislation. For more
information, visit www.BuckleDown.com.
About Triumph Learning, LLC
Triumph Learning, LLC is the nation’s tenth largest educational publisher. Its imprints
include Buckle Down, Coach and Options. Triumph Learning, LLC, is based in Austin,
TX; Iowa City, IA; New York, NY; and Northborough, MA.
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