v End of Chapter End-of-chapter material provides opportunities for review, confi rmation of learning, and applications of concepts. A concise Chapter Summary provides a brief review of the content that can be used as a refer- ence when studying. A Chapter Test provides a comprehensive self- assessment to confi rm learning of the chapter material. Each test is divided into three question types to allow for differentiated learning and to review chapter content thoroughly. Application and Extension of Knowledge activi- ties challenge students to self-refl ect on, and apply, what they learned in the chapter. Communication Skills offers ways to demonstrate literacy and career-readiness skills, which are criti- cal for workplace success. Internet Research employs research and digital literacy skills to extract and analyze information about a specifi c topic. Teamwork activities provide opportunities for col- laboration and cooperative learning to encourage positive interactions with others. Skill-Building Activities provide an opportunity to use Microsoft Offi ce software to expand learn- ing and practice skills. Activity fi les are available for download from the companion website. The Capstone Project at the conclusion of each chapter provides a framework for creating a com- prehensive, spiraling project based on a selected career path. Activity fi les are available for down- load from the companion website. Appendices Two appendices are included at the end of the text: Math Skills Review and Capitalization, Punctuation, and Number Expression. Math Skills Review pro- vides an overview of number sense, algebra, geometry, and statistics, as well as examples for each. Capitaliza- tion, Punctuation, and Number Expression provides instruction for appropriate usage of capital letters, internal and external punctuation marks, and usage of numbers as text and fi gures.
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