Academic Additional Resources
The companion companies listed provide resources and study materials for a variety of UIL academic contests. The UIL does not review nor endorse any supplemental resources. This list is for informational purposes only.
Study Materials may be ordered from the UIL office for most of the high school contests. The UIL high school study packets contain the tests and answer keys from the previous contest year for accounting, calculator applications, computer applications, computer science, current issues & events, literary criticism, mathematics, number sense, science, editorial writing, feature writing, headline writing and news writing. To order UIL Study Materials, visit the Forms page for the high school Academic Study Materials Order Form.
Resource List
Companies are listed in alphabetical order, regardless of whether or not they supply materials for multiple contests.
A+ Computer Science - Computer Science
Curriculum Materials: Java, AP, Scratch, Alice. Contest Materials: Written and Hands-On Prep Materials
Stacey Armstrong
15418 Coral Leaf Trail, Cypress TX 77433
Web: www.apluscompsci.com
E-mail: stacey.armstrong@apluscompsci.com
AD Testing Service - Social Studies, Current Events, Computer Science, Number Sense and Extemp Speaking
PO Box 1222, San Marcos, Texas 78667
214-729-7724
214-296-9665
Web: www.itsasport.com
E-mail: drewhopson@itsasport.com or adamfrench@itsasport.com
AMT Test Writing Service - Number Sense, Mathematics, Science, Calculator Applications for invitational meets.
Tests plus solutions manual for Calculator Applications. Offers Number Sense: Elements of Number Sense by Jim Cummings. Contains preparatory material for the Number Sense Contest.
Andy Zapata, 675 Miller Road, Azle TX 76020
817-444-3655
E-mail: entermeet@gmail.com
ASW Enterprises - Spelling
Sue Wiggins
1802 Sycamore, Abilene TX 79602
800-627-9030; fax: 888-627-7209
Web: www.aswenterprises.com
E-mail: asw@aswenterprises.com
Best of Texas - Accounting, Calculator Applications, Computer Applications, Computer Science, Current Issues and Events, Literary Criticism, Mathematics, Number Sense, Science, Social Studies, and Spelling and Vocabulary
Practice materials, including an online practice contest and apps for smart phones and tablets!
Peggy Markham
6318 Palmetto Way, San Antonio, TX 78253
phone: (210) 241-4734; fax: (210) 236-9445
Web: www.bestoftexascontest.com
E-mail: peggy@bestoftexascontest.com
Marynell Bryant - Journalism prompts
Practice prompts and Invitational Meet prompts
254 CR 4705, Sulphur Springs TX 75482
903-885-3523
E-mail: marynellabryant@verizon.net
Champcraft - Current Issues & Events, Social Studies, Literary Criticism, Debate and Extemporaneous Speaking
Larry McCarty, PO Box 142, Bellville TX 77418
830-377-4529 (phone); fax: (979) 865-8918
Web: www.champcraft.com
E-mail: larry.mc@excite.com
Bonnie Crisp - Literary Criticism
Lit Crit Master
7500 Creek Rd, Dripping Springs TX 78620
phone: 855-222-6939 fax: 512-519-4955
E-mail: bonniecrisp@mac.com
Joe Cuellar - Number Sense
2309 Adrian Street, Harlingen, TX 78552
956/412-8116
E-mail: jcuellar@mail.com
Robert Culpepper - Social Studies sample tests
956-481-3110 (work); 956-330-9741 (home)
E-mail: vespucci@hotmail.com
D&R Enterprises / Don Skow - Number Sense
booklet: NO SENSE IN MATHEMATICS
Don Skow, 4716 W. Monte Cristo Rd, Edinburg, TX 78541
E-mail: dps1221@hotmail.com
LaVerne Funderburk, CPA - Accounting
Detailed Accounting Concepts List; Concept Builders (various region and state level concepts demonstrated); practice/invitational exams (district, region, and state level)
PO Box 827, Hamilton TX 76531-0827
Email: laverne@funderburkcpa.com
Web: www.funderburkcpa.com/uil
Pat Gathright - Journalism
104 Valona, Cibolo TX 78108
E-mail: pgathright@yahoo.com
HEXCO ACADEMIC - Accounting, Computer Applications, Computer Science, Current Issues & Events (new!), Journalism (new!), Literary Criticism, Number Sense, Ready Writing, Social Studies, Spelling & Vocabulary, and Science (new!)
Linda Tarrant, PO Box 199, Hunt TX 78024-0199
800-725-2627 (800-PAJAMAS); 830-367-3825; fax: 830-367-3824
Web: www.hexco.com
E-mail: hexco@hexco.com
Cindy Miller - Journalism
1407 Manford Hill Dr, Austin TX 78753
512-837-6466
E-mail: cindymil@aol.com
MRC Enterprises - Accounting, Current Issues & Events, Journalism, Literary Criticism, Ready Writing, Science and Social Studies.
Matt & Ruth Chalmers
1478 County Road 314, Gainesville TX 76240
940-668-8580
Web: www.mrctests.com
E-mail: mrctests@gmail.com
Panache Learning Company - Spelling & Vocabulary
Test-writing and subscriptions which include exercises and the option of interactive learning.
Elizabeth McCullough
5828 Adderley St
Norfolk, VA, 23502
Web: www.panachelearningcompany.webs.com/
E-mail: panachelearningcompany@yahoo.com
Princeton HS - Current Issues & Events
Jimmy L. Smith
Bi-monthly online CI&E tests.
469-952-5400 ext 2953
E-mail: princetonceandi@yahoo.com
E-mail: jlsmith_theatre@yahoo.com
Leo Ramirez - Number Sense, Calculator Applications, Mathematics, Science
Workbooks, DVDs and practice tests. Invitational meet test writing. Workshop presentations.
His book, The Wizard Maker, portraying his story as a UIL coach in teacher is currently available through his website.
Leo Ramirez, 2908 Flamingo, McAllen TX 78504
956-682-5185 (home); fax: 956-682-7281
Web: www.rammaterials.com
E-mail: toywiz127@aol.com
Doug Ray / Dr Numsen - Calculator Applications, Mathematics, Number Sense
Workbooks and tests for all levels. Invitational meet tests. Available for Workshops. Author of the Daily Online Number Sense tests, Mastering Number Sense and Mastering Calculator Applications workbooks. Also available: Mastering Number Sense Drill Master (online practice software).
Doug Ray, PO Box 234, Bertram, TX 78605
512-797-2158; fax: 208-575-9617
Web: www.academicmeet.com
E-mail: doug@academicmeet.com
Southwest Emblem Co. - Patches, Medals
PO Box 350, Cisco TX 76437
254-442-2500; fax: 254-442-2514
Web: www.southwestemblem.com
E-mail: swinfo@southwestemblem.com
SPEECH & DEBATE
See: Resources for Speech and Debate for an extensive list of both Cross Examination and Lincoln-Douglas Debate resources.
The Texas Challenge - Current Issues & Events, Social Studies practice tests
Ron Shrader, 905 Conklin, Canadian TX 79014
806-217-0974
E-mail: ron.shrader@canadianisd.net
Texas Competitive Mathematics - Number Sense, Calculator Applications, Mathematics, Science, Computer Science
Information on upcoming contests, results, chatrooms, and more.
Tony David Potter
866-606-3535
Web: www.texasmath.org
E-mail: webmaster@texasmath.org
Texas Educational Paperbacks
3824 Cedar Springs Rd. #202, Dallas TX 75219-4168
800-443-2078; fax: 800-437-7070
Web: www.tepbooks.com
E-mail: vinnie@tepbooks.com
The Texas Shootout - Number Sense, Spelling, Science, Literary Criticism, Current issues & Events, Mathematics
Dennis Lange, 121 Glen Shadows, Kerrville TX 78028
830-257-8715; fax: 830-257-7813
Web: texas-shootout.com
E-mail: dlange53@hotmail.com
TMSCA Test Pool - Calculator Applications, Math, Number Sense, Science
PO Box 206, Olney TX 76374
940-563-1005; fax: 940-563-1006
Tune In - Prose and Poetry instructional videos
PO Box 141727, Austin TX 78714
800-488-6346; fax: 512-746-5400
E-mail: tunein@elizajan.com
Web: www.tuneinnet.com
The Winners' Circle - Current Issues & Events, Journalism, Literary Criticism, Ready Writing, Extemporaneous Speaking
Connie Rattan
710 E 21st St, Cisco TX 76437
office phone/fax: 254-442-4527; phone 254-939-3700
E-mail: connieratt@aol.com
Web: www.academicwinnerscircle.com
