This new edition of The SAT For Dummies gives you the
information you need to focus on those areas that are most
problematic and to ensure that you achieve the best possible score.
Whether you’re struggling with math, reading, or writing essays,
this updated guide offers advice for tackling the toughest
questions, as well as hints and tips for making the most of the
time available to complete each section.
* Features four full-length practice tests (two more than prior
editions) with detailed answers and explanations
* Provides reviews of foundational concepts for every section,
from identifying root words and the correct use of commas to
solving math word problems and using the quadratic formula
* Includes complete explanations for every question type and
practice problems for every section of the test
The SAT For Dummies gives you the edge you need to
successfully achieve the highest score possible!
قائمة المحتويات
Introduction.
Part I: Surveying the Field: An Overview of the SAT.
Chapter 1: Pouring Your Brain into Little Ovals: The SAT.
Chapter 2: Getting Ready, Set, and Going: Preparing for the
SAT.
Part II: Comprehending the SAT: The Critical Reading
Sections.
Chapter 3: Reading between (and on) the Lines: The Critical
Reading Section.
Chapter 4: Practicing Critical Reading Passages: Reading for
Points.
Chapter 5: Filling In the Blanks: Sentence Completions.
Chapter 6: Practicing Sentence Completions.
Part III: Getting the ‘Write’ Answers: The Writing
Sections.
Chapter 7: Writing Your Way to a High Score: The Essay.
Chapter 8: Practicing Essays.
Chapter 9: Joining the Grammar Police.
Chapter 10: Practicing Grammar Problems: Recognizing Your
Mistakes.
Part IV: Take a Number, Any Number: The Mathematics
Sections.
Chapter 11: Meeting Numbers Head-On: The SAT Math Sections.
Chapter 12: Numb and Numbering: The Ins and Outs of Numbers and
Operations.
Chapter 13: Practicing Problems in Numbers and Operations.
Chapter 14: X Marks the Spot: Algebra and Functions.
Chapter 15: Practicing Problems in Algebra and Functions.
Chapter 16: Checking More Figures Than an IRS Agent: Geometry
Review.
Chapter 17: Practicing Problems in Geometry.
Chapter 18: Playing the Odds: Statistics and Probability.
Chapter 19: Practicing Problems in Probability, Statistics, and
Logic.
Part V: Where the Rubber Meets the Road: Practice
Tests.
Chapter 20: Practice Exam 1.
Chapter 21: Practice Exam 1: Answers and Explanations.
Chapter 22: Practice Exam 2.
Chapter 23: Practice Exam 2: Answers and Explanations.
Chapter 24: Practice Exam 3.
Chapter 25: Practice Exam 3: Answers and Explanations.
Chapter 26: Practice Exam 4.
Chapter 27: Practice Exam 4: Answers and Explanations.
Part VI: The Part of Tens.
Chapter 28: Ten Ways to Maximize Your Score.
Chapter 29: Ten Ways to Calm Down.
Appendix: Scoring Your Exam.
Index.
عن المؤلف
Geraldine Woods has been preparing students for the SAT for more than three decades. She is the author of many books, including English Grammar For Dummies and AP English Literature For Dummies.
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