Barron's How to Prepare for the Mat: Miller Analogies Test [Paperback]

Robert J., Ph.D. Sternberg (Author)

Book Description

Series: Barron's How to Prepare for the M a T (Miller Analogies Test) | Publication Date: July 1998

Updated to reflect the most recently given MAT, this manual presents 11 sample tests that reflect the actual MAT in length, format, question types, and degree of difficulty.

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From the Back Cover

[back cover]
9TH EDITION

Choose Barron’s Method for Success on the MAT

Read this book’s overview of the test and understand how it is timed and scored

Take the book’s diagnostic test to pinpoint your strengths and weaknesses

Use this book’s practice and review questions to hone your test-taking skills

Take the book’s practice tests and score your results

Review the answers and explanations for all test questions

It’s Your Path To a Higher Test Score --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 306 pages
• Publisher: Barrons Educational Series Inc; 7th edition (July 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764104594
• ISBN-13: 978-0764104596
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 7.8 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (38 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,281,976 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #34 in Books > Education & Reference > Education > Test Guides - Graduate & Professional > MAT

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59 of 60 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Very Good, April 29, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Barron's How to Prepare for the Mat: Miller Analogies Test (Paperback)

Of the three books I used to prepare for the MAT, this was the most helpful. I felt confident at test time and did well. While the Arco book was a wasted effort, the Barron's guide was right on target. I strongly recommend this book for MAT preparation.

50 of 51 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Detailed Excellence in Preparing from every angle, March 5, 2001

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Timothy L. Cooley, Sr. (Penns Creek, PA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Barron's How to Prepare for the Mat: Miller Analogies Test (Paperback)

I purchased Sternberg's (Barron's) as well as Michelle Spence's (Cliff's) Miller Analogies Test Preparation Guide -- probably overkill -- but I studied both thoroughly and got a very high score. It was worth it! I have a hunch that Sternberg would help more in the middle score ranges and perhaps Spence in the higher more difficult analogies. I thought Sternberg offered many detailed pointers (outstanding for their clarity and helpfulness) not only about the analogies, but also about every angle of preparing for the test. Spence was somewhat more abstract, often leaving me unsatisfied that I understood her logic. If I had to choose only one, I would buy Sternberg. (I also bought and enjoyed his book, Successful Intelligence.) Nonetheless, I think Spence probably added to my score at the top. When I finished the actual test, I felt I had not done as well as I had on the practice tests in either of the preparation books, but actually I had scored higher than nearly all my scores on the practice tests. Sternberg is worth studying!

41 of 41 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars MAT, June 12, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Barron's How to Prepare for the Mat: Miller Analogies Test (Paperback)

The MAT is a very difficult test. It was more difficult than I thought. This book helped me to understand the types of questions asked on the MAT. I believe this is why I scored a 62 on the MAT(82nd Percentile) . I had two freinds who scored an 20 and a 38 who did not use the book. I found it challenging to do the practice questions, but they did help me understand what types of questions are aked.