Kaplan Sat and Psat 2002

by Kaplan

• ISBN13: 9780743213936
• ISBN10: 0743213939
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-07-01
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster (P)

Summary

Featuring three full-length practice tests with answers and in-depth explanations, this study guide gives a complete overview of the verbal and math sections of the tests and a detailed review of key vocabulary and math concepts. Charts and diagrams.

Table of Contents

How to Use This Book: The Classic Plan	ix
How to Use This Book: The SAT Emergency Plan	xi
Using the :CueCat Codes	xv
A Special Note for International Students	xvii
Section 1: The Basics
SAT Mastery	3	(6)
Inside the SAT	9	(8)
Section 2: Verbal Skills Workout
Introducing SAT Verbal	17	(4)
Vocabulary	21	(8)
Analogies	29	(16)
Sentence Completions	45	(14)
Critical Reading: The Basics	59	(14)
Critical Reading Skills	73	(14)
Section 3: Math Skills Workout
Introducing SAT Math	87	(10)
Calculators and the SAT	97	(6)
Grid-Ins	103	(8)
Quantitative Comparisons	111	(16)
Classic Problem-Solving Techniques	127	(36)
Top Ten SAT Math Traps	163	(20)
Math Guessing	183	(10)
Section 4: Ready, Set, Go!
Stress Management	193	(10)
What Do I Do Now?	203	(4)
Web Stops	207	(10)
Section 5: The PSAT
Inside the PSAT: Writing Skills	217	(360)
Section 6: Practice Tests and Explanations
Practice Test One	241	(58)
Answer Key	270	(1)
Compute Your Raw Score	271	(1)
Convert Your Score	272	(1)
Practice Test One Answers and Explanations	273	(26)
Practice Test Two	299	(56)
Answer Key	332	(1)
Compute Your Raw Score	333	(1)
Convert Your Score	334	(1)
Practice Test Two Answers and Explanations	335	(20)
Practice Test Three	355	(60)
Answer Key	384	(1)
Compute Your Raw Score	385	(1)
Convert Your Score	386	(1)
Practice Test Three Answers and Explanations	387	(28)
Section 7: SAT Study Aids
Introduction to SAT Vocabulary Study Aids	415	(2)
SAT Word List	417	(142)
SAT Root List	559	(14)
SAT Word Families List	573	(4)
SAT Math in a Nutshell	577