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Cracking the SSAT/ISEE, 2001 Edition (Cracking the Ssat & Isee)BUY FROM AMAZON.COM
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 (3 customer reviews)EDITORIAL REVIEWThe Princeton review doesn't try to teach students everything there is to know about English and math. TPR will tell them only what they need to know to score higher on the SSAT or ISEE. There's a big difference. In Cracking the SSAT & ISEE, The Princeton Review will teach test takers how to think like the test makers. This is accomplished by teaching students how to: Solve analogy and synonym problems even when they're not sure what all the words mean Ace the reading comprehension section by learning to spot the main ideas, topic sentences, and key words Crack the general math section by learning to avoid wrong answer choices that look correct Solve math problems by learning to turn complicated algebra problems into simple word problems Simplify the SSAT writing sample and the ISEE essay using a sure-fire, step-by-step approach Nail even the toughest sections: vocabulary, analogies, geometry and more Perfect their skills with drill questions in verbal and math Dodge the traps and pitfalls that cost them points Learn vocabulary through review of TPR's vocabulary "Hit Parade" -- a list of key words to know for the SSAT & ISEE *This book includes 5 full-length simulated exams, with questions just like the ones test takers will see on the actual SSAT and ISEE. Contents Include: Part I: The SSAT Everything You Always Wanted to Know About the SSAT SSAT Pacing SSAT Math SSAT Verbal Answer Key to SSAT Drills Part II: SSAT Practice Tests Upper Level SSAT Practice Test Lower Level SSAT Practice Test Answer Key to SSAT Practice Tests Scoring Your SSAT Practice Tests Part III: The ISEE Everything You Always Wanted to Know About the ISEE ISEE Math ISEE Verbal Answer Key to the ISEE Drills Part IV: ISEE Practice Tests Upper Level ISEE Practice Test Lower Level ISEE Practice Test Answer Key to ISEE Practice Tests Scoring Your ISEE Practice Tests PRODUCT DETAILSPublisher: Princeton ReviewPub. Date: 29th August 2000 Catalog: Book Media: Paperback Number Of Pages: 624 Ean: 9780375756306 Isbn: 0375756302 ABOUT THIS BOOKUSER REVIEWS
Someone did a horrible job of proofing this book. My child took an ISEE test for practice and several questions had major typos or missing information. One question asked about a rectangle, but there was no rectangle, just an empty space, so it was impossible to answer the question. Another question had all three angles of a triangle labeled with the same letter - again making it impossible to answer the question. There were other problems similar to these. In one of the reading comprehension sections at least one question was given an obviously wrong answer in the answer key. Buyers should also be aware that although the book claims to offer several different practice tests they are for different programs (SSAT vs. ISEE)and different levels (lower level vs. higher level) so there will probably be only ONE test relevant to any single child. The book does have some good tips on test taking and preparation. The word lists, problem/question examples and math review are useful. But the pathetic condition of the sample tests means you are not getting what you pay for.
This book is a lifesaver for kids preparing for the SSAT. This book outlines great shortcuts and testing strategies to help students improve their overall scores. The skills are clearly outlined so even the parents can figure out what to do. This book is especially good for the lower level test takers.
This test preparation book is very useful for students preparing to take the SSAT and ISEE tests. Especially well-explained are the scoring norms and conversions of Scaled Scores to Percentiles. Problematic is the titling of the scoring tables chapter. It might be better to re-title the chapter, "Your scores and where you rank". There is ample practice, explanation and examples of the distinct question types in all areas. The two full sample tests constitute sufficient practice for the purposes of this test. Consideration should be given for future editions to separate the ISEE from SSAT preparation sections into distinct texts. SIMILAR ITEMS: |
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