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MindTap for Schmidt/Shelley/Bardes American Government and Politics Today Enhanced, Brief, 1 term Instant Access, 11th Edition
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Today's leading digital platform, MindTap for Schmidt/Shelley/Bardes American Government and Politics Today Enhanced, Brief, 11th Edition, gives you complete control of your course -- equipping you to craft unique learning experiences that challenge students, build confidence and elevate performance.
A streamlined learning path and redesigned assessments minimize reader distraction, while dual-pane assignments for students pair readings side-by-side with assessments. MindTap presents complex concepts using a blend of engaging narrative and media assets clearly linked to assessments. So, students can start applying concepts to real-world situations from the beginning of your course with content that progresses from understanding core concepts to critical thinking and, ultimately, application. A distinctive, personalized study plan, based on individual performance, helps students stay focused and enables them to easily pinpoint areas for further study and practice.
Exclusive Instructor Tools allow you to customize course content to your needs and tailor assessments to match the specific language and style of your course. New Instructor Reports provide actionable insights into student performance and present opportunities for just-in-time intervention.
Use MindTap for Schmidt/Shelley/Bardes American Government and Politics Today Enhanced, Brief 11th Edition as-is or customize it to meet your specific needs. You can even integrate it easily into your LMS.
- MindTap's outcomes-based learning design propels students from memorization to mastery. It’s the only platform today that gives you complete ownership of your course. With MindTap you can challenge every student, build confidence and empower today's learners to be unstoppable.
- ANCHOR LEARNING WITH IMPROVED LEARNING PATH DESIGN. MindTap helps students focus by dividing the Learning Path into groups of 10-minute activities that are anchored to a single concept. MindTap presents concepts by pairing assessment and content in a visually captivating side-by-side format.
- IDENTIFY KNOWLEDGE GAPS. New Pre-course Diagnostic Activities allow your students to identify gaps in any relevant foundational skills and pursue remedial help before starting your class. Built-in analytics enable you to identify students who may require additional support and pinpoint topics where your entire class may need remediation.
- PERSONALIZE REPORTS AND ACTIVITIES. MindTap's new personalized reporting capabilities offer targeted support activities that deliver actionable insights, content and tools. You have the information you need to work with students to address specific, key learning needs and ensure their progress and success.
- PROVIDE LEARNING ON THE GO. Offer your students the flexibility they need to fit learning into their day -- wherever they are and using whatever approach works best for them. Bite-sized content and activities that students can complete on a smartphone or tablet keep learning engaging, even on the go.
- ACCESS EVERYTHING YOU NEED IN ONE PLACE. Cut down on prep with preloaded, organized course materials in MindTap. Teach more efficiently with interactive multimedia, assignments, quizzes and focused resources. With MindTap you give your students the power to read, listen and study on their phones -- so they can learn on their own terms.
- EMPOWER STUDENTS TO REACH THEIR POTENTIALS. Gain actionable insights into student engagement with MindTap's 12 distinct metrics. Identify topics troubling your entire class and instantly communicate with struggling students. You can track your class' performance down to the learning objective and curate your lectures in real-time to respond to distinct class-wide needs. Students can track their scores and take the guesswork out of studying with performance reports and personalized study materials that help them progress toward their goals.
- CONTROL YOUR COURSE, YOUR CONTENT. Only MindTap gives you complete control of your course. You have the flexibility to reorder textbook chapters, add your own notes and embed a variety of content, including OER. Personalize course content to your students’ needs. They can even read your notes, add their own and highlight key text to aid their progress.
- COUNT ON OUR DEDICATED TEAM, WHENEVER YOU NEED THEM. MindTap is not simply a comprehensive tool -- it's a network of support from a personalized team eager to further your success. We're ready to help -- from setting up your course to tailoring MindTap resources to meet your specific objectives. You'll be ready to make an impact from day one. And, we'll be right here to help you and your students throughout the semester -- and beyond.
- ARE YOU READY? PRE-LABS. With MindTap, you can assign customizable Pre-lab Learning Modules to ensure that students come to your wet lab ready and able to make the most of lab resources.
- WANT MORE CONTENT BUT SHORT ON TIME? MindTap's new Activity Builder lets you instantly access vetted, additional content and some of today's most relevant, engaging, practical activities to further customize your course.
Universal Learning Path Features THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE:
LCHAPTER-LEVEL eTEXTBOOK
Foster student engagement from day one with a dynamic eTextbook that brings the value, concepts and applications of the printed text to life. Students open an active-learning experience as each chapter provides opportunities to interact with content using the approach that's best for the individual learner.
MULTIMEDIA SUPPORT WITH LEARN IT
Easily add the excitement of multimedia instruction to your course to supplement textbook learning. “Learn It” activities offer small sections of instruction that highlights the most important concepts in each chapter. Each “Learn It” activity reinforces the text's instruction and approaches concepts in a different way to promote student choice and autonomy with personalized learning. MindTap American Government includes new videos that break down key concepts, making them more approachable for students. You can assign Learn Its to ensure students have read and understand key concepts before class.
APPLICATION-DRIVEN CHAPTER ASSIGNMENTS.
Assign carefully designed, practically focused chapter homework to ensure your students know how to apply what they have learned.
WHY DOES THIS MATTER?
Activities provide arguments for positions on a topic at the outset of each chapter, and asks students to consider their position with a polling question. Students are then asked to reconsider the issue once they have gone through chapter material, and to write a brief essay explaining their position. Topics include the case for a national curriculum, whether there should be a dorm for members of Congress, and arguments about vote by mail.
MOVING BEYOND MEMORIZATION
Further challenge students with Case Study activities that foster students’ evaluation, analysis, and critical thinking skills. Students will review excerpts from Supreme Court cases, for example, as well as work with public opinion data.
CLASS-TESTED CHAPTER QUIZZES
Use carefully curated chapter quizzes to assess student performance and immediately identify class-wide learning needs.
Part I: THE AMERICAN SYSTEM.
1. The Democratic Republic.
2. Forging a New Government: The Constitution.
3. Federalism.
4. Civil Liberties.
5. Civil Rights.
Part II: THE POLITICS OF AMERICAN DEMOCRACY.
6. Public Opinion, Political Socialization, and the Media.
7. Interest Groups and Political Parties.
8. Campaigns and Elections.
Part III: INSTITUTIONS OF AMERICAN GOVERNMENT.
9. Congress.
10. The President.
11. The Executive Branch.
12. The Courts.
Part IV: POLICYMAKING.
13. Domestic and Economic Policy.
14. Foreign Policy.
Appendix A: The Declaration of Independence.
Appendix B: The Constitution of the United States.
Appendix C: Federalist Papers No. 10 and No. 51.
LCHAPTER-LEVEL eTEXTBOOK
Foster student engagement from day one with a dynamic eTextbook that brings the value, concepts and applications of the printed text to life. Students open an active-learning experience as each chapter provides opportunities to interact with content using the approach that's best for the individual learner.
MULTIMEDIA SUPPORT WITH LEARN IT
Easily add the excitement of multimedia instruction to your course to supplement textbook learning. “Learn It” activities offer small sections of instruction that highlights the most important concepts in each chapter. Each “Learn It” activity reinforces the text's instruction and approaches concepts in a different way to promote student choice and autonomy with personalized learning. MindTap American Government includes new videos that break down key concepts, making them more approachable for students. You can assign Learn Its to ensure students have read and understand key concepts before class.
APPLICATION-DRIVEN CHAPTER ASSIGNMENTS.
Assign carefully designed, practically focused chapter homework to ensure your students know how to apply what they have learned.
WHY DOES THIS MATTER?
Activities provide arguments for positions on a topic at the outset of each chapter, and asks students to consider their position with a polling question. Students are then asked to reconsider the issue once they have gone through chapter material, and to write a brief essay explaining their position. Topics include the case for a national curriculum, whether there should be a dorm for members of Congress, and arguments about vote by mail.
MOVING BEYOND MEMORIZATION
Further challenge students with Case Study activities that foster students’ evaluation, analysis, and critical thinking skills. Students will review excerpts from Supreme Court cases, for example, as well as work with public opinion data.
CLASS-TESTED CHAPTER QUIZZES
Use carefully curated chapter quizzes to assess student performance and immediately identify class-wide learning needs.
Part I: THE AMERICAN SYSTEM.
1. The Democratic Republic.
2. Forging a New Government: The Constitution.
3. Federalism.
4. Civil Liberties.
5. Civil Rights.
Part II: THE POLITICS OF AMERICAN DEMOCRACY.
6. Public Opinion, Political Socialization, and the Media.
7. Interest Groups and Political Parties.
8. Campaigns and Elections.
Part III: INSTITUTIONS OF AMERICAN GOVERNMENT.
9. Congress.
10. The President.
11. The Executive Branch.
12. The Courts.
Part IV: POLICYMAKING.
13. Domestic and Economic Policy.
14. Foreign Policy.
Appendix A: The Declaration of Independence.
Appendix B: The Constitution of the United States.
Appendix C: Federalist Papers No. 10 and No. 51.
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This Cengage solution can be seamlessly integrated into most Learning Management Systems (Blackboard, Brightspace by D2L, Canvas, Moodle, and more) but does require a different ISBN for access codes. Please work with your Cengage Learning Consultant to ensure the proper course set up and ordering information. For additional information, please visit the LMS Integration site.
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- ISBN-10: 035779544X
- ISBN-13: 9780357795446
- RETAIL $84.95