Eighth grade is an important year in your child's education. Learn everything you need to know about the changes your child will face academically, socially, and physically, and emotionally. A Parent's Guide to 8th Grade provides:

• Information on the highlights of a typical eighth grade curriculum
• Tips on fostering learning at home and outside of the classroom
• Practical advice on the social development of eighth graders
• The best ways to learn about and prepare for standardized tests
• A selective, annotated review of the best magazines, books, CD-ROMs, and websites for eighth graders and their parents