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Test Your Knowledge
questions are provided at the
end of each chapter to help
you check your comprehension
of the material. They are
intended to reinforce instruction
and measure your knowledge
of the chapter content.
Applying Your
Knowledge student
activities are designed
for individual or group
participation and help
learners apply the
material and build
drafting skills.
Communicating about
Drafting activities provide
opportunities to build speaking,
listening, and English language
arts skills associated with
topics covered in the chapter
while working with a partner or
in a small group.
Summary feature
provides an
additional review
tool for the student.
STEM Activities support preparation
for careers related to the science,
technology, engineering, and
mathematics (STEM) education paths
and provide opportunities to build skills
and knowledge associated with topics
covered in the related chapter.
Drawing Problems give
an opportunity to practice
your drafting skills and
improve your techniques.
These problems progress
in difficulty from basic to
advanced.