Review for the National Teachers Exam (NTE) will be Feb. 5, 12, and 26. Review for the Graduate Management Admission Test will be Feb. 12 and 26 and March 5. All sessions are 8 a.m.-noon and 1-5 p.m.
The NTE preparation reviews test-taking strategies. Sessions feature timed practice exams, with math and science components emphasized. Subject areas covered by the review are literature and fine arts, math, listening/reading, writing, science, and social studies.
The GMAT course will review diagnostic tests, commercial books, sample math problems, grammar, and statistics. The prep course emphasizes analysis so that students become familiar with the time constraints of each section of the GMAT.
Other non-credit courses ranging from cake decorating to writing and proofing skills also will be offered by the Division of Continuing Education in upcoming weeks.
Courses, dates, and locations are:
Introduction to Leather Tooling, Jan. 25 and Feb. 8, IED Building. Both carving and stamping techniques will be explored to create a single design. Using furnished supplies, participants will complete a take-home project. Classes meet 6-8 p.m.
Writing and Proofing Skills Workshop, Jan. 27, Feb. 3, 10, and 17, Memorial Hall. The course will focus on the basics, including punctuation, spelling tips, grammar, verb/subject agreement, proofreading, and common bloopers. Classes meet 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Introduction to Cake Decorating, Jan. 27, Feb. 2, 10, and 24, and March 3, Memorial Hall. Participants will learn proper use of decorating equipment, how to make icing, how to bake and ice cakes for a professional appearance, how to use a variety of borders and writing, and how to use color to create icing flowers. Classes meet 6:30-8:30 p.m.
For more information about registration or fees for these courses, call Teresa Gammill at 325-8877.
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