Academic Connections 4 with MyAcademicConnectionsLab

<P> <B> <I>Academic Connections</I> </B> is a four-level integrated skills course designed for students preparing for <B>academic study</B> as well as for <B>standardized tests</B> such as the TOEFL®<SUP> </SUP>test. A systematic, step-by-step approach helps students develop and sharpen their language, academic, and test-taking abilities.</P> <P> </P> <P> <B> <I>Academic Connections</I> </B> was developed with the <B>Educational Testing Service</B> (ETS) and is based on <B>extensive research</B> into the actual language demands of higher education.</P> <P> </P> <P> <B> <I>Academic Connections</I> </B> <B>is:</B> </P> <UL> <LI> <DIV> <B> <U>Integrated.</U> </B> <B> <I>Academic Connections</I> </B> integrates all four language skills and teaches students how to <B>integrate skills and content</B> in real-world academic contexts.</DIV> <LI> <DIV> <B> <U>Academic.</U> </B> Explicit, <B>step-by-step academic skill development</B> leads to student mastery. With <B>careful instruction</B> and <B>engaging practice tasks</B>, students learn how to organize information, make connections, and think critically.</DIV> <LI> <DIV> <B> <U>Authentic.</U> </B> <B>High-interest</B> and <B>intellectually stimulating authentic material</B> familiarizes students with academic content. <B>Authentic tasks</B> include listening to lectures, note-taking, participating in debates, preparing oral and written reports, and writing essays.</DIV> <LI> <DIV> <B> <U>Assessment-Based.</U> </B> <B> <I>Academic Connections</I> </B> provides a <B>variety of assessments</B> and practice opportunities based upon <B>individual needs</B>.</DIV> </LI> </UL> <P>The Audio CD is available separately.</P> <P> </P> <P> <B>Online Component — MyAcademicConnectionsLab</B> </P> <P> </P> <P> <B>MyAcademicConnectionsLab</B>, an integral part of the <B> <I>Academic Connections</I> </B> series, is an easy-to-use <B>online</B> program for students and teachers that <B>saves time and improves results.</B> </P> <UL> <LI> <DIV> <B>Students</B> receive <B>personalized instruction</B> and <B>practice</B>. Reading and listening selections and test preparation are all in one place — available anywhere, anytime.</DIV> <LI> <DIV> <B>Teachers</B> can take advantage of content and class management resources including online <B>assessments</B>, a flexible <B>gradebook</B>, and <B>tools for monitoring student progress</B>.</DIV> </LI> </UL>