Cliffsnotes Asvab Afqt Cram Plan

by Proctor, Pat; Wheater, Carolyn; Burstein, Jane R.

• ISBN13: 9780470598894
• ISBN10: 0470598891
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-07-06
• Publisher: HOUGHTON MIFFLIN (A)

Summary

Get a plan to ace the exam--and make the most of the time you have left.Whether you have two months, one month, or even just a week left before the exam, you can turn to the experts at CliffsNotes for a trusted and achievable cram plan to ace the ASVAB AFQT--without ever breaking a sweat!First, you'll determine exactly how much time you have left to prepare for the exam. Then, you'll turn to the two-month, one-month, or one-week cram plan for week-by-week and day-by-day schedules of the best way to focus your study according to your unique timeline.Each stand-alone plan includes:Diagnostic test-helps you pinpoint your strengths and weaknesses soyou can focus your review on the topics in which you need the most helpSubject reviews-cover everything you can expect on the actual exam:arithmetic reasoning, word knowledge, paragraph comprehension, andmathematics knowledgeFull-length practice test with answers and detailed explanations-a simulated ASVAB AFQT exam with scoring guide gives you an authentictest-taking experienceTest-prep essentials from the experts at CliffsNotes

Author Biography

MAJOR PAT PROCTOR is an Iraq war veteran who has written for the U.S. Army WarCollege Quarterly, Parameters, and Armchair General.

CAROLYN WHEATER teaches math at The Nightingale-Bamford School, a private all-girls school in New York City.

JANE R. BURSTEIN has been a private SAT tutor since 1985.

Table of Contents

Diagnostic Test

Answer Sheet

Arithmetic Reasoning

Word Knowledge

Paragraph Comprehension

Mathematics Knowledge

Scoring the Diagnostic Test

Answer Key

Arithmetic Reasoning

Word Knowledge

Paragraph Comprehension

Mathematics Knowledge

Answer Explanations

Arithmetic Reasoning

Word Knowledge

Paragraph Comprehension

Mathematics Knowledge

Two-Month Cram Plan

One-Month Cram Plan

One-Week Cram Plan

Arithmetic Reasoning: Learning the Language

Vocabulary

Translating Sentences

Predictable Problems

Tax, Tip, and Interest

Discount and Depreciation

Commission

Perimeter and Area

Arithmetic Reasoning: Tips and Tricks

Addition

Subtraction

Multiplication

Division

Mixed Operations

Word Knowledge: Building Word Power

Five Steps to Better Vocabulary

Building a Power Vocabulary

Word Knowledge: Testing Your Vocabulary

Word Knowledge: Synonym Questions

Word Knowledge: Words in Sentences

Glossary of Vocabulary Words

Paragraph Comprehension: Improving Your Reading Skills

How to Be a Good Reader

Reading in Different Content Areas

Paragraph Comprehension: Answering the Reading Questions

Strategies for the Paragraph Comprehension Section

Kinds of Paragraph Comprehension Questions

Mathematics Knowledge: Algebra

Integers

Radicals

Variable Expressions

Solving Equations and Inequalities

Systems of Linear Equations

Polynomials

Solving Quadratic Equations

Rational Expressions

Ratio and Proportion

Solving Rational Equations

Linear Equations

Mathematics Knowledge: Geometry

Angles

Lines

Triangles

Quadrilaterals

Perimeter and Area

Five, Six, Seven, Eight

Congruence and Similarity

Circles

Solids

Mathematics Knowledge: Trigonometry

Special Right Triangles

Similar Right Triangles

Solving for the Sides of Triangles

Mathematics Knowledge: Probability

Quick Counting

Probability

Mean, Median, and Mode

Full-Length Practice Test with Answer Explanations

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