Barron’s SAT Reading Workbook features exercises for all SAT Reading question types: reading comprehension; understanding words used in context; and graphical analysis. This edition features: Diagnostic test 3 full-length Reading practice tests Answers and explanations for all questions Test-taking tips and vocabulary review Exercises are divided according to three levels of increasing difficulty and labeled from A to C. Students who can answer all level C questions are ready to excel on the actual exam.
Further your SAT vocabulary knowledge to get farther down the road to success This SAT vocabulary workbook helps students master more than 700 words that frequently appear in the SAT's reading, writing, and essay sections. The book's approach reflects changes made to the test in recent years, focusing on understanding vocabulary more than rote memorization. It's a modern workbook designed to give students the edge needed to improve their SAT scores. 145 short lessons—Each lesson features a theme to help contextualize vocabulary and concludes with a mini quiz to test understanding. Practical organization—Chapters focus on different elements of the SAT, including words for reading topics like history and science, transition words, and commonly confused words. Learning that lasts—With extra tips for retention, this focused approach works equally well for students who are taking the test in a week or in a year. Perfect for summer learning—This guide makes a great summer workbook for students planning to take the SAT this coming year who want to get a head start on studying before heading back to school. Get the ideal resource for students looking to master SAT vocabulary.
This thoroughly revised edition of Barron’s Writing Workbook for the New SAT prepares students for the writing sections of the newly redesigned SAT: The SAT Writing and Language Test and The SAT Essay. It includes:
Recognizing students' widespread frustration with the SAT history passage (also known as "Global Conversation"), IES Test Prep hoped to provide a resource that matches the quality of material tested by the College Board. The SAT Reading: History Passages book contains 50 SAT reading comprehension passages that focus on the struggle for civil and human rights as seen from various points of view and within different political contexts. With these 50 passages, students (and tutors) will also find 500 SAT Reading questions along with 2000 detailed answer explanations! This book has been consulted by 8 teachers and tested on over 1,000 students, a process which has allowed IES to ensure consistency with the official SAT.
This edition concentrates on the Reading Test with exercises reflecting all of the new SAT question types: reading comprehension; understanding words used in context; and graphical analysis. Exercises are divided according to three levels of increasing difficulty and labeled from A to C. The book features a helpful diagnostic test and 3 full-length Reading practice tests. All questions are answered and explained. Students who can answer all level C questions are ready to excel on the actual exam. The workbook also presents test-taking tips and vocabulary review.
Intended to clearly and systematically demystify what is often considered the most challenging section of the SAT, The Critical Reader, 2nd Edition, provides a comprehensive review of the reading skills tested on the redesigned exam for students who are serious about raising their scores. Includes: -A chapter-by-chapter breakdown of question types, with in-depth explanations and numerous examples demonstrating how to work through each type. -Techniques for comprehending complex passages and identifying key information quickly and efficiently. -Extensive strategies for simplifying and answering paired supporting evidence questions as well as informational graphic questions. -A list of alternate definitions of common words, plus strategies for using context clues to decipher the meaning of unfamiliar vocabulary. To allow students to apply the strategies outlined in this book to College Board material while focusing on the specific areas in which they are seeking to improve, this book also includes a list of all the Reading questions from the Khan Academy exams/College Board Official Guide, 3rd Edition (2015), arranged both by category and by test. Note: If you are preparing for the AP English Language and Composition exam, a separate AP Edition is now available in beta form (multiple-choice reading only) at https://www.createspace.com/7045612.
Get familiar with the structure of the SAT language art exams, and then use the 19 practice sets, each with instructional review and answers and explanations.
Dense text and U.S. founding documents are made easy and accessible through this practice book. Students receive a chapter-by-chapter overview of principles and tenets that establish American democracy and its influence on a global scale. Included in each chapter are passages with questions that match the quality of the New SAT U.S. History/ Global Conversation passages. - Chapter-by-chapter overviews on democratic history- 50 specialized U.S. History/ Global Conversation passages- 500 SAT Reading practice questions
For students at all skill levels, the key to success in SAT Reading Comprehension is consistent practice with materials of the best quality. Such practice is exactly what this book delivers. Twenty-two challenging passages, expert-designed self-assessments, and potent online resources-this volume will bring you closer to your SAT Reading target score. This sequel to our 2014 Reading Comprehension Practice Book focuses on the passage types that many SAT students find most demanding: humanities, history, and fiction among them. Delve into the material, then take advantage of the unique IES special features. At our IES Test Prep companion site, you will discover a rigorous SAT Vocabulary Course and a one-of-a-kind Answer Explanations Service: our expert writers will send custom-made breakdowns of test questions directly to your e-mail. With fifteen years of SAT tutoring experience, we are well aware of the needs of students all across the country. Even as the SAT prepares for its massive 2016 overhaul, we at IES continue to craft new, classroom-tested material for students who will be taking the SAT in the months just ahead. Discover all that this compact, efficient volume has to offer. And get ready to control the SAT!
For more sample chapters and information, check out http: //thecollegepanda.com/the-advanced-guide-to-sat-math/ This book brings together everything you need to know to score high on the math section, from the simplest to the most obscure concepts. Unlike most other test prep books, this one is truly geared towards the student aiming for the perfect score. It leaves no stones unturned. Inside, You'll Find: Clear explanations of the tested math concepts, from the simplest to the most obscure Hundreds of examples to illustrate all the question types and the different ways they can show up Over 500 practice questions and explanations to help you master each topic The most common mistakes students make (so you don't) A chapter completely devoted to tricky question students tend to miss A question difficulty distribution chart that tells you which questions are easy, medium, and hard A list of relevant questions from The Official SAT Study Guide at the end of each chapter A cheat sheet of strategies for all the common question patterns A chart that tells you how many questions you need to answer for your target score
