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Art Reproductions Booklet
Companion to the Art Resource Guide. Contains full-color reproductions of the 18 selected artworks for this year’s art curriculum. Includes works by various artists and architects. Accompanying information will include title, artist, date, and dimensions (if applicable).
S1015S1015....$78.50 (set of 10)

Music CD—The Music of Latin America
This 14-track CD, produced exclusively for USAD, will provide students with an introduction to the music of Latin America. The Music CD is an essential companion piece to this year’s music curriculum.
S1055....$108.00 (Set of 10)

Practice Test Materials

Online Practice Tests and Online Subject Assortment Tests
USAD's new online test system uses the same interface as the Official Online National Competition for Small Schools. Students can access the online practice test program with assigned username and password. 10 subscriptions included in each Practice Test Package.

Online Practice Tests
1260 test items: 200 each in art, music, language and literature, science, and economics; 100 math questions; and 160 Super Quiz questions. Tests will focus on each subject area, section-by-section of the Study Guide outlines, to reinforce mastery of the material.

Online Subject Assortment Tests
700 test items. This includes fourteen 50-item tests that consist of an assortment of questions from each of the seven objective subject areas.

T2030K...$285.00 (Set of 10 Subscriptions: 1 coach and 9 students)
T2031K.....$30.00 (Individual Subscription)

Practice Combo Quizzes
Contains four quizzes with a total of 200 items in each subject area. Quizzes will focus on topics in sequential order of the subject outlines. Quizzes will include a combination of fill-in-the-blank items, short-question and answer format, multiple choice items, and matching to help students to master the curriculum with a variety of question styles.
T2005....$178.00

Practice Specialty Tests
Includes two 100-item tests in Art, Music, Language and Literature, Social Science, and Super QuizTM which focus in depth on a specific portion of the subject outlines. Tests consist of a variety of question styles for students to gain knowledge on focused topics.
T2010....$127.00

Practice Level Tests
Includes a series of three tests made up of 150 questions in each subject area. Tests are developed to be used consecutively as a study tool since tests are constructed at an easy, medium, and hard difficulty level for gradual mastery of curriculum.
T2015....$125.00

Super Quiz™ Relay PowerPoint Tests
This CD includes ten 45-item tests that are displayed in a PowerPoint SlideShow similar to what is used at the National Competition. The program will reinforce student mastery of the USAD Super Quiz™ Resource Guide.
T2035...$82.50

Essay Exam Booklet
Contains 15 essay tests with a total of 45 essay prompts, which focus on the Super Quiz and selected literature. The essay rubric used at the National Finals is included in the booklet. Great for essay writing practice.
T2040K...$17.35

Impromptu Topic Booklet
Contains 150 impromptu speech topics, including a variety of sample approaches that may be encountered in an Academic Decathlon® competition. Great for speech practice and impromptu preparation.
T2050K....$29.10

Package and Combo Deals

BASIC CURRICULUM PACKAGE Just $437
The Basic Curriculum Package includes:
(S1000-S1060 + R1010–R1050)

  • 10 Study Guides
  • 10 Super QuizTM Resource Guides
  • 10 Art, Economics, Language and Literature, Music, and Social Science Resource Guides
  • 10 Art Reproductions Booklets
  • 10 Music CDs
  • 10 Art, Music and Social Science Research Guides
  • 1 Practice Test Booklet (with CD)

B1000.... $437

CURRICULUM PACKAGE PLUS Just $556
The Curriculum Package Plus includes:
(S1000–S1060 + K1050–K1080 + R1010–R1050)

  • 10 Study Guides
  • 10 Super Quiz TM Resource Guides
  • 10 Art, Economics, Language and Literature, Music, and Social Science Resource Guides
  • 10 Art Reproductions Booklets
  • 10 Art, Economics, Language and Literature, and Music Basic Guides
  • 10 Music CDs
  • 10 Art, Music and Social Science Research Guides
  • 1 Practice Test Booklet (with CD)

B1010.... $556

PRACTICE TEST PACKAGE (T2010 & T2030 & T2035)
The Practice Test Package contains hundreds of test questions to reinforce learning and test-taking skills. The topical breakdown of the test items in the Practice Test Package is in accordance with the percentages noted in USAD’s Study Guide, including the percentages for research-based versus guide-based test items. The Practice Test Package includes:

  • Online Practice Tests and Online Subject Assortment Tests
    The new online test system uses the same interface as the Official Online National Competition for Small Schools. Students can access the online practice test program with assigned username and password. 10 subscriptions (1 coach + 9 students) included in each Practice Test Package. (T2030K)

    Includes:
    Online Practice Tests—1260 test items: 200 each in art, music, language and literature, science, and economics; 100 math questions; and 160 Super Quiz questions. Tests will focus on each subject area, section-by-section of the Study Guide outlines, to reinforce mastery of the material.

    Online Subject Assortment Tests—700 test items. This includes fourteen 50-item tests that consist of an assortment of questions from each of the seven objective subject areas.
  • Practice Specialty Tests — Includes two 100-item tests in Art, Music, Language and Literature, Social Science, and Super QuizTM which focus in depth on a specific portion of the subject outlines. Tests consist of a variety of question styles for students to gain knowledge on focused topics. (T2010)
  • Super Quiz™ Relay PowerPoint Tests — This CD includes ten 45-item tests that are displayed in a PowerPoint SlideShow similar to what is used at the National Competition. The program will reinforce student mastery of the USAD Super Quiz™ Resource Guide. (T2035)

The Practice Test Package has more than 3410 test questions written and reviewed by USAD-contracted writers and reviewers.
B1020.... $442

Coaching Materials

USAD Coach's Handbook
Chock-full of advice and information for beginner and seasoned coaches alike.
C5040.... $12.50

Additional Study Materials

Art Images CD
This CD includes images of the 18 artworks selected for this year’s competition and is a useful companion to the Art Resource Guide. Coaches can use the Art Images CD to stimulate art appreciation, promote the study of art history, or teach aesthetics.
K1000.... $23.00

250 Super Quiz Flash Cards
Companion to the Super Quiz™ Resource Guide and Online Practice Tests. 250 questions for teams to use in strengthening their fast-answer skills. Great for Super Quiz™ practice. Questions and answers are referenced directly to the Resource Guide to reinforce learning.
K1010.... $38.70

1,000 Subject Area Flash Cards
Companion to the Resource Guides and Online Practice Tests. 180 questions each in art, music, language and literature, social science, and economics; 100 in math. For teams to use in strengthening their fast-answer skills.
K1015.... $143.00

Notebook Dividers—10 sets
Crammed with pertinent information, this set of 10 tabbed notebook dividers (one for each subject) helps students stay organized. Includes key terms and definitions, artist and composer bios, maps, diagrams, and other information.
K1020...$64.00

Literature
Bless Me, Ultima by Rudolfo Anaya

USAD will be offering the Mass Market Paperback edition of Rudolfo Anaya’s Bless Me, Ultima, published by Grand Central Publishing. USAD has arranged for a special discount from the publisher.
N3030.... $50.00 (Sets of 10) Each $5.50 (N3030a)

Non-Study Materials

Certificates (set of 10)
P4030....$7.80

Medals (each):
Gold P4061...$5.50
Silver P4062....$5.50
Bronze P4063....$5.50

All materials are copyrighted.

Schools will not be permitted to order items individually unless they have already
ordered a Basic Curriculum Package or a Curriculum Package Plus.