New Sat Rea: The Very Best Coaching & Study Course for the New Sat

by Staff of Research and Education Associat

• ISBN13: 9780738600567
• ISBN10: 0738600563
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-05-17
• Publisher: Research & Education Assn

Summary

Get SAT Street Smart and master the new SAT the easy way! Our savvy SAT experts show you the way. REA's SAT test prep features an in-depth subject review of all areas tested on the revised exam: Critical Reading, Sentence Completion, Writing & Math! The chapter reviews are packed with exam insights and test-specific strategies designed to raise your score. Build your test skills with REA's 4 full-length practice tests. Each test is carefully derived from the most recently administered new SAT exam. Every practice test question is thoroughly explained for greater understanding of the SAT subject matter and format. DETAILS - Completely revised for the NEW SAT - Includes coverage of the Algebra II and the all-new Writing section - 4 Full-Length Practice Exams - Concentrated Subject Reviews that hone test skills and max study efforts - Thoroughly Detailed Explanations for all practice exam questions - Dynamic Diagnostic Test that pinpoints strengths and weaknesses - Harness Your Word Power - We take what you know and pull it all together for deeper vocabulary understanding - Packed with Test-Taking Strategies, Powerhouse Drills & Schedule Guidelines - BONUS COLLEGE GUIDE

Author Biography

Michael McIrvin is a freelance writer and editor with undergraduate degrees in English and Anthropology and a Masters in Literary Criticism from the University of Wyoming. He is also a former university teacher of literature and writing, both creative and expository, and the author of several poetry collections, an essay collection, and a novel.

Adel Arshaghi, M.S.
Curriculum Researcher
Johnson City, TN

Mel H. Friedman,  Master of Science degree in Mathematics from Fairleigh Dickinson University in Teaneck, N.J.  He is currently teaching mathematics courses fulll-time at Kutztown University in Kutztown, Pa.  His work experience includes nearly 40 years of teaching mathematics at both the high school and college levels.  He has also authored or co-authored books on SAT preparation and courses such as algebra, trigonometry, probability, and statistics.  As a Mathematics Consultant, he has also written test items for the American College Testing Program. 

Sally Wood, M.S., served thirty-two years at Aurora High School in Aurora, Missouri, as an English and French instructor and a counselor. She has taught Advanced Placement and dual-credit courses, and counseled with college-bound students on such topics as academic preparation, test-taking, college admissions, and financial aid. She currently freelances as a proofreader, editor, and test-item writer for several U.S. and foreign companies.

Michael Lee, M.A.T., teaches literature and expository writing at Hunterdon Central Regional High School.  In 1996, he began his teaching career as an adjunct professor at Mercer County Community College, where he still teaches composition on a part-time basis.  He has taught verbal SAT preparation for a number of tutoring services and test prep companies, among them Educational Services Center and ClubZ. 

Table of Contents

Meet Our Authors	ii
About Research and Education Association	ix
Sat Independent Study Schedule	x
Mastering the Sat	1	(16)
The Best Test Prep	2	(1)
The New SAT At-a-Glance	3	(1)
About the Test	4	(1)
How to Use This Book	5	(1)
Format of the SAT	6	(1)
Prepping for Your Study Reviews	7	(1)
Scoring the Practice SAT Exams	7	(2)
Scoring Worksheet	9	(1)
Score Conversion Chart	10	(1)
Writing Score Conversion Chart	11	(2)
Studying for the SAT	13	(1)
Proven Test-Taking Tips and Strategies	13	(1)
Your Test-Day Checklist	14	(1)
During the Test	15	(1)
After the Test	15	(2)
A Diagnostic Test	17	(94)
SAT Diagnostic Test	18	(68)
Diagnostic Test Answer Key	86	(7)
Detailed Explanations of Answers	93	(18)
Basic Verbal Skills Review	111	(42)
Mastering Vocabulary	113	(16)
Additional Vocabulary	129	(9)
Mastering Word Parts	138	(11)
Verbal Drills Answer Key	149	(4)
Mastering Sentence Completion Questions	153	(18)
About the Directions	154	(1)
About the Questions	155	(1)
Points to Remember	155	(1)
Mastering Sentence Completion Questions	156	(14)
Sentence Completion Drills Answer Key	170	(1)
Mastering Reading Comprehension Questions	171	(38)
Mastering Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions	172	(1)
About the Directions	173	(1)
Identifying Passage and Question Types	173	(5)
About the Questions	178	(1)
Mastering Reading Comprehension Questions	179	(2)
Points to Remember	181	(1)
Applying the Steps to a Long Passage	181	(26)
Reading Comprehension Drills Answer Key	207	(2)
Mastering the New SAT Writing Sections	209	(24)
Writing	210	(1)
Mastering Usage Questions	210	(1)
Kinds of Usage Errors	211	(4)
Mastering Sentence Correction Questions	215	(3)
Mastering Paragraph Improvement Questions	218	(4)
Mastering the Essay	222	(1)
Prewriting/Planning	222	(1)
Writing Your Essay	223	(2)
Effective Use of Language	225	(3)
Proofreading	228	(1)
Detailed Explanations of Answers	229	(4)
Mastering Basic Math Skills	233	(162)
Reference Table	235	(1)
Arithmetic	236	(34)
Arithmetic Drills Answer Key	270	(2)
Algebra	272	(52)
Algebra Drills Answer Key	324	(2)
Geometry	326	(47)
Geometry Drills Answer Key	373	(2)
Word Problems	375	(19)
Word Problem Drills Answer Key	394	(1)
Mastering Regular Math Questions	395	(22)
About the Directions	397	(1)
About the Questions	397	(1)
Mastering Arithmetic Questions	397	(4)
Mastering Algebra Questions	401	(2)
Mastering Geometry Questions	403	(3)
Points to Remember	406	(1)
Mastering Regular Math Questions	406	(10)
Regular Math Drills Answer Key	416	(1)
Mastering Student-Produced Response Questions	417	(32)
About the Directions	418	(2)
About the Questions	420	(1)
Mastering Arithmetic Questions	420	(5)
Mastering Algebra Questions	425	(5)
Mastering Geometry Questions	430	(7)
Points to Remember	437	(1)
Mastering Student-Produced Response Questions	437	(6)
Student-Produced Response Drills Answer Key	443	(6)
PRACTICE TEST 1	449	(92)
Test 1	450	(53)
Test 1 Answer Key	503	(2)
Detailed Explanations of Answers	505	(36)
PRACTICE TEST 2	541	(84)
Test 2	542	(47)
Test 2 Answer Key	589	(2)
Detailed Explanations of Answers	591	(34)
PRACTICE TEST 3	625	(96)
Test 3	626	(53)
Test 3 Answer Key	679	(2)
Detailed Explanations of Answers	681	(40)
PRACTICE TEST 4	721	(92)
Test 4	722	(54)
Test 4 Answer Key	776	(2)
Detailed Explanations of Answers	778	(35)
Appendix A --- List of 125 Common and Important Prefixes, Suffixes, and Roots	813	(4)
Appendix B --- How to Choose a College	817	(10)
Index	827	(12)
Answer Sheets	839