
Strategies and Practice for the HSPT
Sandra Martin(Author)
Barron's Educational Series Inc.,U.S. (Publisher)
Published on 15. February 2018
Book
Paperback/Softback
464 pages
978-1-4380-1094-6 (ISBN)
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Description
We are pleased to introduce the most comprehensive study guide specifically created for the HSPT. The HSPT (High School Placement Test) is an entrance exam given to students applying to private secondary schools across the country. Unlike other books, this guide solely focuses on the skills, strategies, and practice necessary to be successful on the HSPT. This book features:
Thorough breakdown and practice for each subtest of the exam: Verbal Skills, Quantitative Skills, Reading, Mathematics, and Language
Examples reflecting every concept, question type, and format so students will be prepared and confident on test day
Two full-length practice HSPT tests reflective of the most current content, with explanations and scoring rubrics to monitor student progress and improvement
Individual exam subtests for additional timed practice in specific exam areas
Detailed answers and explanations for over 1,000 practice questions
Vocabulary chapter dedicated to building the skills needed for the Verbal and Reading subtests
Valuable test-taking strategies that reinforce key lessons for succeeding on the HSPT
Inside tips by an HSPT expert will give students the advantage over others they need to boost their percentile scores. Strategies and Practice for the HSPT will provide students with the skills and strategies needed to master test content, raise confidence, and succeed on test day.
Thorough breakdown and practice for each subtest of the exam: Verbal Skills, Quantitative Skills, Reading, Mathematics, and Language
Examples reflecting every concept, question type, and format so students will be prepared and confident on test day
Two full-length practice HSPT tests reflective of the most current content, with explanations and scoring rubrics to monitor student progress and improvement
Individual exam subtests for additional timed practice in specific exam areas
Detailed answers and explanations for over 1,000 practice questions
Vocabulary chapter dedicated to building the skills needed for the Verbal and Reading subtests
Valuable test-taking strategies that reinforce key lessons for succeeding on the HSPT
Inside tips by an HSPT expert will give students the advantage over others they need to boost their percentile scores. Strategies and Practice for the HSPT will provide students with the skills and strategies needed to master test content, raise confidence, and succeed on test day.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Target group
Interest Age: From 13 to 17 years
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 276 mm
Width: 213 mm
Thickness: 25 mm
Weight
762 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4380-1094-6 (9781438010946)
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Person
Sandra Smith Martin is a mathematics teacher at St. John's Preparatory School in Danvers, MA and an Adjunct Professor of Mathematics at Bentley University in Waltham, MA. For twenty years, she has developed curriculum for faculty and has worked with students to raise test scores and gain admission to high schools and colleges. Sandra owns and operates the Smith Center for Learning in Georgetown, MA. Sandra has a B.A. from Regis College, an M.B.A. from Salem State University, and an M.S.Ed. in Mathematics from Kaplan University.