Score Higher on the New SAT
Published on 14. October 2005
Book
Paperback/Softback
350 pages
978-0-7897-3454-9 (ISBN)
Description
Score Higher on the SAT is like having a tutor looking over your shoulder as you study for your SAT exam. This innovative new book is authored by Teresa Stephens, a high school teacher who has tutored hundreds of SAT students over the past 20 years, will help you refine your math, writing, and test-taking skills before the big day. Teresa will share with you the insider info that you need to score higher on the SAT, including strategies for overcoming test anxiety, beating your worst fears, and mastering the Math, Critical Reading, and Writing sections.
The book features 50 exclusive Power Tips, which are invaluable tidbits of information that are guaranteed to make a difference come test day, as well as 501 vocabulary words from actual SAT exams and over 100 practice questions to help you drill and practice your way to a higher score. Score Higher on the SAT also features the inside scoop from college admission counselors, interviews with students who have taken the exam, and a special SAT HelpDesk (answers to your basic questions about the SAT exam). You will also receive exclusive access to additional practice questions online!
The book features 50 exclusive Power Tips, which are invaluable tidbits of information that are guaranteed to make a difference come test day, as well as 501 vocabulary words from actual SAT exams and over 100 practice questions to help you drill and practice your way to a higher score. Score Higher on the SAT also features the inside scoop from college admission counselors, interviews with students who have taken the exam, and a special SAT HelpDesk (answers to your basic questions about the SAT exam). You will also receive exclusive access to additional practice questions online!
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Upper Saddle River
United States
Publishing group
Pearson Education (US)
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 276 mm
Width: 216 mm
Weight
526 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7897-3454-9 (9780789734549)
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Person
Teresa Stephens, a veteran high school teacher who holds a B.S. in engineering and a Master's in teaching math and natural sciences, has helped hundreds of students sharpen their math, writing, and test-taking skills for nearly 20 years as a teacher, tutor, and test-taking class instructor. She has delivered test-taking training classes for many exams, including the SAT, ACT, GRE, and GMAT. She currently offers individualized instruction for the SAT and ACT, including summer short courses to help students improve their math and writing skills in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Content
Key Facts.
SAT 101
Writing.
4 tricks to matching subjects and verbs
9 ways verbs are commonly used
The 5 most common participle problems
54 common word/preposition pairs
10 things to remember about correcting sentences
4 grammar rules you won't find in the new Writing section
3 secrets to scoring higher on your essay!
24 transitions that will make your essay silky smooth
Our 6-step process to writing a better essay
13 keys to writing success
How to grade your practice essays
The good, the bad, and the ugly: 3 essays analyzed
Math.
Brain Joggers that help you understand Median and Mode
Definitions of 41 common math terms that will help you score higher
The 5 types of numbers, including definitions and examples
6 rules for mastering the grid-in
Key words and phrases for word problems
7 things you can do if you're clueless on a problem
Critical Reading.
5 steps to selecting correct answers
Understanding the 5 logical relationships in sentences
74 common prefixes, suffixes, and root words
How to identify the 3 types of reading passages
6 basic literary terms that help you crack Critical Reading questions
3 things to remember about reading long passages
6 ways to maximize your reading time
Practice Test.
SAT 101
Writing.
4 tricks to matching subjects and verbs
9 ways verbs are commonly used
The 5 most common participle problems
54 common word/preposition pairs
10 things to remember about correcting sentences
4 grammar rules you won't find in the new Writing section
3 secrets to scoring higher on your essay!
24 transitions that will make your essay silky smooth
Our 6-step process to writing a better essay
13 keys to writing success
How to grade your practice essays
The good, the bad, and the ugly: 3 essays analyzed
Math.
Brain Joggers that help you understand Median and Mode
Definitions of 41 common math terms that will help you score higher
The 5 types of numbers, including definitions and examples
6 rules for mastering the grid-in
Key words and phrases for word problems
7 things you can do if you're clueless on a problem
Critical Reading.
5 steps to selecting correct answers
Understanding the 5 logical relationships in sentences
74 common prefixes, suffixes, and root words
How to identify the 3 types of reading passages
6 basic literary terms that help you crack Critical Reading questions
3 things to remember about reading long passages
6 ways to maximize your reading time
Practice Test.