Description
Pearson Score Higher on the New SAT 2005 Edition by Teresa Stephens
Score Higher on the SAT is like having a tutor looking over your shoulder as you study for your SAT exam. This innovative new book is authored by Teresa Stephens, a high school teacher who has tutored hundreds of SAT students over the past 20 years, will help you refine your math, writing, and test-taking skills before the big day. Teresa will share with you the insider info that you need to score higher on the SAT, including strategies for overcoming test anxiety, beating your worst fears, and mastering the Math, Critical Reading, and Writing sections. The book features 50 exclusive Power Tips, which are invaluable tidbits of information that are guaranteed to make a difference come test day, as well as 501 vocabulary words from actual SAT exams and over 100 practice questions to help you drill and practice your way to a higher score. Score Higher on the SAT also features the inside scoop from college admission counselors, interviews with students who have taken the exam, and a special SAT HelpDesk (answers to your basic questions about the SAT exam). You will also receive exclusive access to additional practice questions online! Table of contents :- Key Facts.SAT 101Writing.4 tricks to matching subjects and verbs9 ways verbs are commonly usedThe 5 most common participle problems54 common word/preposition pairs10 things to remember about correcting sentences4 grammar rules you won't find in the new Writing section3 secrets to scoring higher on your essay!24 transitions that will make your essay silky smoothOur 6-step process to writing a better essay13 keys to writing successHow to grade your practice essaysThe good, the bad, and the ugly: 3 essays analyzedMath.Brain Joggers that help you understand Median and ModeDefinitions of 41 common math terms that will help you score higherThe 5 types of numbers, including definitions and examples6 rules for mastering the grid-inKey words and phrases for word problems7 things you can do if you're clueless on a problemCritical Reading.5 steps to selecting correct answersUnderstanding the 5 logical relationships in sentences74 common prefixes, suffixes, and root wordsHow to identify the 3 types of reading passages6 basic literary terms that help you crack Critical Reading questions3 things to remember about reading long passages6 ways to maximize your reading timePractice Test.