Ready Writing Practice Packets give students the opportunity to mold essays through creative and structured thought based on the principles of expository writing for the UIL Ready Writing contest. Each packet includes approximately ten tests with two sample topics; each includes judging rubric.Written by a nationally published, independent author, Hexco’s Ready Writing Practice Packets take UIL contestants to a new and challenging level.
Ready Writing Practice Pkt. | #urwp | $55
(Spring Packets from 2005 to 2010)

Spelling & Vocab (High School)
EtymaMentor software, EtymaNotes and EtymaFlips are available in 4 volumes: Basic Latin, Intermediate Latin, Basic Greek and Intermediate Greek. This is a great choice for ardent students seeking to augment spelling skills and expand vocabulary. Each volume contains some150 roots, 25 prefixes, and 25 suffixes. The software interacts with students, keeping up with errors and successes. EtymaNotes accompanies software or may be purchased separately. Extended usage license is appropriate for teams who wish to install software on up to five students’ personal or home computers. This product is also available for online study.
EtyMent & Notes - All 4 Vols | #etyal4 | $100
EtyMent & Notes - Basic Latin | #ety1b3 | $30
EtyMent & Notes - Intermed. Latin | #ety2b3 | $30
EtyMent & Notes - Basic Greek | #ety3b3 | $30
EtyMent & Notes - Intermed. Greek | #ety4b3 | $30
EtyMent Ext Usage Lic. - 1 Vol | #etyalex | $30
EtyMent Ext Usage Lic. - 4 Vols | #etyal4ex | $100

EtymaNotes - All 4 Volumes | #etybks | $75
EtymaNotes - Basic Latin | #ety1bk | $20
EtymaNotes - Intermed. Latin | #ety2bk | $20
EtymaNotes - Basic Greek | #ety3bk | $20
EtymaNotes - Intermed. Greek | #ety4bk | $20

EtymaFlips - All 4 | #etyfall | $125
EtymaFlips - Basic Latin | #etyf1b | $35
EtymaFlips - Intermed. Latin | #etyf2b | $35
EtymaFlips - Basic Greek | #etyf1g | $35
EtymaFlips - Intermed. Greek | #etyf2g | $35

UIL Spelling Complements for 9th-12th grades present all words in Word Power, replete with definitions, parts of speech, pronunciations, and carefully crafted sentences to help increase understanding of the words. Those words marked for vocabulary study also have etymology. The Complements are available in either alphabetical or difficulty sequencing. (Note: Complements are alsoavailable for 3rd through 8th grade. Call for details.)
Spelling Complement—Alpha | #ucmhia | $65
Spelling Complement—Difficulty | #ucmhid | $65
Spelling Comp Team —Alpha | #ucmhita | $200
Spelling Comp Team —Difficulty | #ucmhitd | $200

Spelling Practice Packets contain six practice tests for high school contests, using the Word Power lists. Each contains proofreading, vocabulary, a typical spelling test, tiebreaker, plus answer sheets and keys.
Spelling Practice Packets | #uspp | $63
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UIL Spelling Mentor software helps ALL your spellers learn ALL the words in the UIL study list! Not designed just to test students, Mentor is an interactive tool to keep students engaged in mastering the entire Word Power list. Words are presented in difficulty sequence matching the difficulty sequenced Complements.Mentor works with students in an encouraging manner as a proficient coach would. Students hear the word spoken as the screen displays the phonetic pronunciation(s), definition(s), part(s) of speech, and sentence. Progress is tracked for up to 20 students which allows individuals to narrow their study as they master words. Software may be installed on multiple computers at one location. Features include the ability to
preview words, request next letter, and flag problematic words. Vocabulary words may be isolated to study separately, and all have etymology. A one-year extended-usage license for installing on up to five students’ home or personal computers is also available.
UIL Spelling Mentor | #umenhi | $100 ea.
UIL Sp Mentor Ext. Usage | #umenhiex | $100 ea

UIL Spelling/Vocab Mentor & Tests center on the vocabulary selections presenting multiple choice questions to learn meanings for all the vocabulary words in the 2011 Word Power booklet. These products include five tests with nearly 350 words identified for vocabulary study. The Mentor software is interactive and keeps history records for up to 20 students, which enables narrowing of sessions as words are learned. The tests are also available in printed format.
UIL Sp/Vocab Ment. & Tests | #uspvmts | $100
UIL Sp/Vocab Ment. (only) | #uspvm | $60
UIL Sp/Vocab Ment. Ext. Usg | #uspvmex | $60
UIL Sp/Vocab Tests (only) | #uspvmt | $50

Spelling Rules Book is entitled "Why Isn't 'Phonetic' Spelled the Way it Sounds?" This is a sine qua non for competitive spellers. Our 150-page compilation expounds on spelling rules and conventions to promote less reliance on rote memorization and more on understanding language. Students learn when to use -ible rather than -able, for example, and they will never look at the i-before-e rule the same way again! This book explains rules for spelling words from foreign languages which are included in our dictionaries. An encyclopedic list of Greek and Latin roots with definitions and words derived from each is included.
Spelling Rules Book | #uspr | $75

New UIL Notes contains over 14,000+ words from the past 15 years of Word Power lists, plus words from spelling contests at district, regional, and state levels. This text is a valuable tool to broaden the serious competitor's foundation and prepare for the 20% of test words which are not from the current year’s Word Power.
UIL Notes | #unun | $75
UIL Notes Team | #ununt | $225

Journalism (High School)
Journalism Practice Packets are compiled from invitational tests used at practice meets and are written by Bobby Hawthorne. "Practice makes perfect" is an old adage, and this is true for all of the elements of the Journalism Contest. What better way to hone your skills than to practice those skills with prompts that have been given at invitational meets? Each Packet includes six tests. These are available for Editorial Writing, Feature Writing, Headline Writing, and News Writing. Spring 2010 is available now; Fall 2010 will be available Jan. 2011.
Journalism P Pkt - Set of 4 | #ujpall | $200 ea
Journalism P Pkt - Features | #ujtf | $63 ea
Journalism P Pkt - Headlines | #ujph | $63 ea
Journalism P Pkt - Editorials | #ujpe | $63 ea
Journalism P Pkt - News | #ujpn | $63 ea

PowerJournalism is a set of five computer-ready coaching prompts designed to facilitate discussion and learning between coaches and students. Power-Journalism allows students to attempt the supplied prompt in each area, which can then be followed by a group review of concise objectives while opening minds to creative thought. The set contains one Journalism overview presentation and one presentation in each of the four specific areas of study. Written by former UIL journalism director and award-winning author Bobby Hawthorne, PowerJournalism is an extension of the Journalism Contest Manual, which Hawthorne originally authored more than 20 years ago. As the author of the popular journalism textbook, The Radical Write, Hawthorne offers countless tips for veteran and novice coaches alike.
PowerJournalism - Set of 5 | #ujpwr | $120

CI&E (High School)
CI&E Notes is revised for the 2010-2011 year by author Bobby Hawthorne, and it continues to be a strong foundation builder that gives your competitors a running start for the CI&E contest as well as the Debate contest. Notes builds a strong backdrop for studying today’s issues and political climate of the state, nation, and world. This book is comb-bound, but it is also 3-hole punched for those who want to insert it into a notebook and add pages and additional information as events occur throughout the fall and spring. This is a perfect starting point for each student and is available at team pricing so that each member of the team can build his/hercollection.
CI&E Notes | #ucien | $65 ea
CI&E Notes—Team | #ucient | $200 ea.

CI&E Practice Packets each contain six timely practice tests for UIL competition, each test includes answer keys plus background information for the essay questions. Packet 1 is available 9/2010, and Packet 2 is compiled from invitational tests given from October to December and will be available 1/2011.
CI&E Practice Packets | #uciep | $63

Literary Criticism (High School)
LitCrit Concepts by author Jennifer Bussey makes getting the “big picture” a breeze with easy-tounderstand lists, tables, and charts. Guides to Harmon’s and Holman’s Handbook, Vols. 1 & 2 distinguish material as Basic or Beyond Basic. Volume 1 - Literary History gives context withat-a-glance overviews of periods, major writers in each genre, and other events within each period. Volume 2 - Literary Terms is organized by genre, with chapters on Poetry, Fiction, Non-Fiction, Drama, and more! This volume also contains “pop” quizzes and practice sheets where applicable. Volume 3 - Essay Skills makes “sizing up” selections less daunting, and can help turn shaky writers into concise, creative ones. This volume helps students understand what judges are expecting and includes how-to’s for pulling an essay together from beginning to end. Set of three consists of one book in each subject. Team sets consist of five books in any one volume/subject. Available September of 2010.
LitCrit Concepts - Set of 3 | #ulccall | $150
LitCrit Concepts - Vol 1 - Lit History | #ulcc1 | $55
LitCrit Concepts - Vol 2 - Lit Terms | #ulcc2 | $55
LitCrit Concepts - Vol 3 - Essay Skills | #ulcc3 | $55
LitCrit Cpts - Team - Lit History | #ulcctm1 | $165
LitCrit Cpts - Team - Lit Terms | #ulcctm2 | $165
LitCrit Cpts - Team - Essay Skills | #ulcctm3 | $165

LitCrit Mentor & Tests are interactive software and printed tests with 500 questions in multiple-choice format on information from Harmon & Holman’s Handbook to Literature. LitCrit Mentor keeps up with questions missed by students on their last attempt and those ever missed. Software may be installed on multiple computers at one location, with each installation handling up to 20 students’ history records, and an Extended Usage License is available for installation on up to five students’ home computers.
LitCrit Mentor & Tests | #ulcmt | $130
LitCrit Mentor (only) | #ulcm | $90
LitCrit Mentor Ext. Usg | #ulcmex | $90
LitCrit Tests (only) | #ulcbk | $60

LitCrit Notes is an organized guide for ALL of the annual UIL reading selections. Plot summaries, character sketches, comparisons, background, and other critical considerations are included. Commentaries on style, poetic devices, and narrative techniques are analyzed for efficient learning.
LitCrit Notes | #ulcn | $65
LitCrit Notes - Team | #ulcnt | $200

Literary Criticism Practice Packets each contain six
practice tests with answer keys and sheets. Packet 1 is available now, Packet 2 will be available January of 2011.
Lit Crit Practice Pkt. | #ulcp | $63 ea.

Computer Science (High School)
Computer Science Concepts-Java enhances a student's
basic knowledge of Java, and it expounds on
many of the features and facilities critical for competing
in this contest. The text is written in tutorial format and
includes working files on CD. Team set consists of five
books and five CDs.
Computer Sci Concepts - Java | #ucsc | $65
Computer Sci Concepts - Team | #ucsct | $200

Science Practice Packets include six invitational tests per packet from fall and spring meets from 2007 to 2010.(Fall 2010 Practice Packet will be available January 2011.)
Science Practice Pkt. | #uscp | $63

Science FlipCards are available for handy reference of encapsulated information for Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. Much of the critical data from the Concepts books are in this take-it-with-you printed format for contests as well as classroom usage. Team FlipCards are sets of five copies of any single deck (specify Biology, Chemistry, or Physics).
Science Flip Cards - All 3 | #usccds3 | $150
Science Flip Cards | #usccds | $55 ea.
Sci Flip Cards Team - Biology | #uscfbt | $200
Sci Flip Cards Team - Chemistry | #uscfct | $200
Sci Flip Cards Team - Physics | #uscfpt | $200

Science Workbooks for Chemistry and Physics have been developed in response to multiple requests. Each book contains sample problems with step-by-step solutions; these are followed by several problems of the same type for student practice. Workbooks complement our Concepts and FlipCard products. Team version is a set of five.
Science Workbooks | #uscw | $65 ea.
Science Wkbk Team - Chemistry | #uscwct | $200
Science Wkbk Team - Physics | #uscwpt | $200

NEW BioFlips - Add to your order today!
BioFlips - Virtual Flash Cards | #uscwpt | $149

Computer Applications (High School)
Computer Applications Concepts are step-by-step tutorial workbooks that enable each student to work at his or her own pace. Each book contains steps for a student to follow then asks for verification that results are correct. Additional advanced exercises are included. All Concepts books have been updated for Office 2007.
Computer Apps. Concepts | #ucac | $65 ea.
Volume 1 - Excel spreadsheet features and techniques
Volume 2 - Access database facilities and features
Volume 3 - Integration of Word, Access, and Excel
Volume 4 - Functions - 70 functions outlined and explained
Comp Apps Excel - Team | #ucac1t | $200
Comp Apps Access - Team | #ucac2t | $200
Comp Apps Integration - Team | #ucac3t | $200
Comp Apps Functions - Team | #ucac4t | $200

Computer Applications Solutions CDs are available
for each of the Practice Packets and Concepts books
and contain actual files for producing the reports, printouts,
charts, and documents found in our packets and
books. These enable students and coaches to "peek" at
the functions, formulas, and queries used.
Practice Packets Solutions CDs available:
2010 - Fall (available January 2011)
2010 - Spring
2009 - Fall
2009 - Spring
2008 - Fall
Regional
State
Regional/State
Concepts Solutions CDs available:
Volume 1 - Excel
Volume 2 - Access
Volume 3 - Integration
Volume 4 - Functions

Computer Apps. Solutions | #ucas | $20

Computer Applications Practice Packets - Each fall and spring, Hexco Academic combines the previous season's practice tests into an easy-to-use Practice Packet. A set of six tests from real practice meets allows students to hone their skill sets to prepare for competition. These collections of old tests are compatible with Office 2007 and are designed for intermediate to advanced study. Note: Spring tests are slightly more difficult than fall tests.
Computer Apps. Practice Pkt | #ucap | $63 ea.
2010 - Fall (Available January 2011)
2010 - Spring
2009 - Fall
2009 - Spring
2008 - Fall

Computer Applications Regional Practice Packet focuses on Access database elements to challenge students at UIL Regional difficulty level. Tests include tiebreakers, keys, and score sheets. The Computer Applications State Practice Packet works at the UIL State difficulty level for Excel spreadsheet elements and includes three challenging practice tests with tiebreakers, answer keys, and score sheets.
Comp Apps Regional Practice Pkt | #ucapr | $75
Comp Apps State Practice Pkt | #ucaps | $75

NEW! Released January 2010 - Hexco’s Regional/State Practice Packet is three-test packet that integrates Access, Excel, and Word at the higher difficulty level.
Comp Apps Reg/State Practice Pkt | #ucaprs | $75

Computer Applications Templates - Type over the information in Microsoft Word! This CD contains templates for UIL letters, reports, and memos useful for printouts and study. All have correct margins, headers, title spacing, paragraph spacing, and notes on optional features. A single order may be installed on unlimited computers at one location. An extended 1-year license is available to enable installation on up to five students' personal or home computers.
Computer Apps. Templates | #ucatem | $60
Templates Ext. Usage Lic. | #ucatex | $60

Ready Writing Practice Packets (Lower Grade) give students the opportunity to mold essays through creative and structured thought based on the principles of expository writing for the UIL Ready Writing contest. Each packet includes approximately ten tests with two sample topics; each includes judging rubric. Written by a nationally published, independent author, Hexco’s Ready Writing Practice Packets take UIL contestants to a new and very challenging level. Packet 1 is available now; Packet 2 will be available in January of 2011.
Ready Writing Practice Pkt | #urwp | $55

EtymaFlips contain the same valuable information as EtymaMentor & EtymaNotes but give students the ability to study anywhere they have online access. Login names and passwords may not be shared. Accounts remain active for one year.
EtymaFlips - All 4 | #etyfall | $125
EtymaFlips - Basic Latin | #etyf1b | $35
EtymaFlips - Intermed. Latin | #etyf2b | $35
EtymaFlips - Basic Greek | #etyf1g | $35
EtymaFlips - Intermed. Greek | #etyf2g | $35

Science (Lower Grade)
Physical Science FlipCards are a handy reference of
encapsulated information for all Physical Sciences,
including Earth Science, Ecology, and Life Science.
This take-it-with-you format is appropriate and engaging
for contests and classroom usage. Team FlipCards
contain five sets.
Physical Science FlipCards | #usccdp | $55
Physical Science FlipCards-Team | #usccdpt | $175

Physical Science Concepts (for Lower Grades) has all of the content from Science FlipCards, PLUS examples of principles, added explanations, and sample problems. Each section has afew practice questions, similar to those on the UIL test. Written in a concise, easily digestible format, Science Concepts gives students a broad foundation in preparation for the UIL Science Contest.
Physical Science Concepts | #usccpt | $65
Physical Sci Concepts - Team | #usccptt | $195

Onomatomania Activity Books are a fun way to practice the UIL spelling words! Crossword puzzles and word searches encourage more students to learn all the words by having fun instead of by rote memorizing. Available in grades, 3rd-4th, 5th-6th, and 7th-8th, or a set of three.
Onomatomania Activity Books | #uonobk | $20
Onomatomania Activity Books - all 3 grade levels | #uonall | $50

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