PSAT/NMSQT: The Very Best Coaching & Study Course for

by STAFF OF RESEARCH AND EDUCATION ASSOCIAT

• ISBN13: 9780738600758
• ISBN10: 073860075X
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-12-19
• Publisher: Research & Education Assn

Summary

With this all-new edition of REA's acclaimed PSAT test prep, our exam experts will show you the way to master the test and score higher!This newly updated, fully revised book features a diagnostic exam and a realistic full-length practice exam carefully derived from the PSAT. Exam questions are answered in thorough detail for smarter study. Targeted reviews focus on all PSAT tested areas plus cover each type of question you will experience on the actual exam. Follow up your study with REA's test-taking strategies, powerhouse drills and study schedule that get you ready for test day.DETAILS- Build test-taking skills with the full-length practice exam that encompasses the entire PSAT's subject matter and level of difficulty- Dynamic diagnostic test pinpoints strengths and weaknesses- Comprehensive subject reviews cover every area and question type on the exam- Packed with proven test-taking tips, strategies, and schedule guidelines that help you master the PSAT

Table of Contents

Meet Our Authors	p. ii
About Research & Education Association	p. viii
Acknowledgments	p. viii
Past/Nmsqt Independent Study Schedule	p. ix
Mastering the Past/Nmsqt	p. 1
About This Book	p. 2
About the Test	p. 2
How to Use This Book	p. 4
Format of the PSAT/NMSQT	p. 5
Sections of the PSAT/NMSQT	p. 5
About the Review Sections	p. 6
Scoring the PSAT/NMSQT	p. 7
Scoring Worksheet	p. 7
Studying for the PSAT/NMSQT	p. 8
PSAT/NMSQT Test-Taking Tips	p. 9
The Day of the Test	p. 10
Your Test Day Checklist	p. 10
Conversion Table for Total Scores	p. 13
A Diagnostic Test	p. 15
Answer Key	p. 55
Detailed Explanations of Answers	p. 56
Basic Verbal Skills Review	p. 77
Our Vocabulary Enhancer	p. 79
Knowing Your Word Parts	p. 104
Detailed Explanations: Verbal Drills	p. 115
Mastering Sentence Completion Questions	p. 127
About the Directions	p. 128
About the Questions	p. 129
Points to Remember	p. 129
Answering Sentence Completion Questions	p. 130
Sentence Completions Answer Key	p. 148
Detailed Explanations: Sentence Completions	p. 149
Mastering Critical Reading Questions	p. 157
Critical Reading Passages and Questions	p. 158
About the Directions	p. 159
About the Passages	p. 159
About the Questions	p. 166
Points to Remember	p. 167
Answering Critical Reading Questions	p. 167
Detailed Explanation: Critical Reading	p. 197
Basic Math Skills Review	p. 211
Arithmetic	p. 214
Arithmetic Drills Answer Key	p. 259
Algebra	p. 262
Algebra Drills Answer Key	p. 298
Geometry	p. 300
Geometry Drills Answer Key	p. 345
Word Problems	p. 347
Word Problem Drills Answer Key	p. 367
Mastering Regular Math Questions	p. 369
About the Directions	p. 371
About the Questions	p. 371
Arithmetic Questions	p. 371
Algebra Questions	p. 375
Geometry Questions	p. 377
Points to Remember	p. 378
Answering Regular Math Questions	p. 379
Detailed Explanations: Regular Math	p. 388
Mastering Student-Produced Response Questions	p. 395
About the Directions	p. 396
About the Questions	p. 398
Arithmetic Questions	p. 398
Algebra Questions	p. 404
Geometry Questions	p. 409
Points to Remember	p. 416
Answering Student-Produced Response Questions	p. 417
Student-Produced Response Answer Key	p. 425
Detailed Explanations: Student-Produced Response	p. 429
Mastering Writing Skills Questions	p. 437
Identifying Sentence Errors	p. 439
Improving Sentences	p. 443
Improving Paragraphs	p. 450
Detailed Explanations: Writing Skills	p. 455
English Language Skills Review	p. 461
Word Choice Skills	p. 462
Sentence Structure Skills	p. 465
Verbs	p. 471
Pronouns	p. 478
Adjectives and Adverbs	p. 485
Punctuation	p. 490
English Language Skills Answer Key	p. 506
Detailed Explanations of Answers	p. 508
Practice Test	p. 513
Answer Sheets	p. 549
Practice Test Answer Key	p. 552
Detailed Explanations of Answers	p. 553
Index	p. 575
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