CAHSEE - Mathematics (REA): The Best Test Prep for the California High School Exit Examination in Mathematics (Test Preps) [Paperback]

Stephen Hearne Ph.D. (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0738600008 | ISBN-13: 978-0738600000 | Publication Date: October 27, 2004

Prepare yourself to master the CAHSEE! REA's newly revised guide has all you need to pass this important California high school exam.

This all-new edition is designed to prepare the California public high school student for the CAHSEE in Mathematics. The study guide provides the most up-to-date instruction and practice students need to improve overall skill level and ultimately pass the exam. Comprehensive review features numerous examples that reinforce concepts found throughout the 5 sections of the CAHSEE math exam: Number Sense; Measurement and Geometry; Statistics, Data Analysis and Probability; Algebra and Functions; Algebra I. PFollow up your study with REA's test-taking strategies, powerhouse drills and study schedule that get you ready for test day. Also contains 2 full-length practice exams with each exam question answered in an easy-to-understand, detailed format. An index allows students to find information fast.

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From the Back Cover

California CAHSEE (California High School Exit Examination) – Mathematics

Completely aligned with California’s Core Curriculum Content Standards

REA helps California students get ready for CAHSEE Math!

- Prepared by a California educator for California students
- Provides the instruction and practice students need to pass the exam
- In-depth CAHSEE math review covers all test topics
- Students at all levels will benefit from the many lessons and examples
- Proven tips and study tactics for achieving a passing CAHSEE score
- Student-friendly lessons build CAHSEE math skills and reinforce learning
- 2 full-length CAHSEE Mathematics practice tests with detailed explanations of answers

About the Author

Stephen Hearne is currently a Professor of Psychology at Skyline College in San Bruno, California where he teaches Quantitative Reasoning among other subjects. For the past twenty years, Stephen Hearne has worked as a mathematics tutor teaching students of all ages in math, algebra, statistics, and test preparation. He prides himself in being able to make the complex simple.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 202 pages
• Publisher: Research & Education Association (October 27, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0738600008
• ISBN-13: 978-0738600000
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.3 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #371,045 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Proof It Works - I Passed! (Math: 392 out of 450/English: 431/450 and 3.5 out of 4 on the Essay), October 2, 2006

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mroxie "mroxie" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: CAHSEE - Mathematics (REA): The Best Test Prep for the California High School Exit Examination in Mathematics (Test Preps) (Paperback)

Last year, like many other high school students, I was nervous about the exit exam. English has always been my strong point and I was personally more concerned about whether or not I would pass the math, but I thought that the test might be rather hard. I didn't find the booklets that the state provides at high schools too helpful. They give you the basic facts; what standards you'll be tested on and a few examples of test problems. They don't provide many good hints on how to prepare, studying tips, and other similar issues.

My teacher had given me this book, REA's Mathematics CAHSEE preparation, as well as the CAHSEE prep. book for English. I was amazed at how much more thorough these books are than the ones that the state of California provides! The beginning of each book fully explains the CAHSEE and why it is essential for graduation. A break-down of the questions is given (for example, in math, there's 12 questions for Statistics/Data Analysis/Probability, 14 for Number Sense, and so on) and how the score on practice tests is calculated. Each of these books provides two complete practice tests that are incredibly similar to the actual exit exam. A study schedule is given in each of the REA books; Week 1 (study Section 2,) Week 2 (study Section 3), Week 3 (study Section 4), Week 4 (take Practice Test 1), and Week 5 (take Practice Test 2). Breaking down the preparation over a period of time is much less overwhelming than trying to cram everything in a week (or maybe even days) before the exit exam. If you want to pass, you've really got to spread out your study over a few weeks in order to be sure you fully comprehend what you're supposed to have learned.

Not only does each book provide useful test-taking strategies, but will also help improve your understanding of mathematics (as well as English, if you get the other one) overall. It starts with covering the basics and then moves up to more complex topics. For example, the first chapter (Number Sense) deals with topics such as the lowest common denominator, computations, converting fractions/decimals/percents, exponents, and so on. Later topics deal with measurement, geometry, and Algebra. There is always plenty of information provided in earlier chapters to make sure you'll be able to understand what comes later on.

On the mathematics CAHSEE Practice Test 1, I scored 396/450. On Practice Test 2, I scored 390/450. On the real CAHSEE test (which was VERY similar to the various examples and the two practice tests provided in this book), I got a 392/450 (that's about 79% of the questions correct)! I was so glad to have passed, since I have struggled with math for years.

It's never too early to start preparing and this is the book you need!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars LIFESAVER!, May 30, 2008

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J.L. Perlstein (Pasadena, Ca United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: CAHSEE - Mathematics (REA): The Best Test Prep for the California High School Exit Examination in Mathematics (Test Preps) (Paperback)

I studied for three days with this book. I passed! Previously I had failed the math portion of CAHSEE two times. THANK YOU!
I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS BOOK TO ANYONE WHO NEEDS HELP!

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Not written by a math teacher, June 7, 2007

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Carole R. Maken - See all my reviews
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This review is from: CAHSEE - Mathematics (REA): The Best Test Prep for the California High School Exit Examination in Mathematics (Test Preps) (Paperback)

Several concepts are presented incorrectly. Very disappointed in the explanations. They were short, but they weren't shortcuts--they were just incomplete explanations.