PSAT/NMSQT w/ CD-ROM (REA) The Best Coaching and Study Course for the PSAT (SAT PSAT ACT (College Admission) Prep) [Paperback]

Robert Bell (Author), Suzanne Coffield SAT Preparation Instructor (Author), Dr. Anita Price Davis Ed.D. (Author), G. DeLuca (Author), C. Dreisbach (Author), Joseph Fili (Author), Marilyn Gilbert SAT Skills Consultant (Author), Bernice E. Goldberg SAT Skills Consultant (Author), Leonard Kenner (Author), G. (Author), Maxine Morrin (Author), M. Mungenast (Author), S. Newman (Author), R. Schmidt (Author), Archibald Sia Ph.D. (Author)

Book Description

Series: SAT PSAT ACT (College Admission) Prep | Publication Date: September 17, 2007

REA's updated edition is aligned with the current PSAT/NMSQT exam. Includes a comprehensive review of all critical exam areas. Includes two practice tests, which are also on the TESTware CD-ROM software in a timed, automatically-scored format. All answers are fully explained. Proven test-taking tips and strategies from our experts are provided as a tool for high school students intent on going to college.

TESTware software on CD-ROM features:
- 2 full-length, timed practice exams in computerized format to simulate test-day conditions
- Automatic & instant scoring for immediate feedback
- Detailed, on-screen explanations for all questions

Details
- Two full-length practice exams of all PSAT subject matter
- A diagnostic test to identify strengths and weaknesses
- Comprehensive reviews of every area
- All answers fully explained
- Packed with test-taking tips and strategies

System Requirements:
CPU: Pentium 75 MHz (300 MHz recommended) or higher processor. Operating System: Microsoft Windows 95, 98, NT 4 (SP6), Me, 2000, or XP. Available RAM: 64 MB minimum.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 13 and up
  
• Paperback: 592 pages
• Publisher: Research & Education Association (September 17, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0738602256
• ISBN-13: 978-0738602257
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8 x 1.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 2.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #665,514 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

16 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Preparation, July 11, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: PSAT / NMSQT -- The Best Coaching and Study Course for the PSAT & NMSQT (SAT PSAT ACT (College Admission) Prep) (Paperback)

This book is an excellent preparation for the PSAT. It actually gives you a good guide to the verbal section (in my mind the hardest part ofthe PSAT), something all those other books lack. As good as or even better than the Barron's book. Get this book if you're serious.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Save your money, April 2, 2001

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Bob (Syracuse, NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: PSAT / NMSQT -- The Best Coaching and Study Course for the PSAT & NMSQT (SAT PSAT ACT (College Admission) Prep) (Paperback)

Last fall I used this book to study for the PSAT. I found it to be of minimal value. There were loads of mistakes and the practice tests did not accurately reflect the actual exam in level of difficulty. Friends of mine who have the same grades that I do used other books and did much better than I did. I can't totally blame the book, but I did work hard and don't feel that this book helped much at all. I would definitely recommend that you try something else

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Some People Don't Get It, May 9, 2009

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Matthew R. Schwab (Scotts Valley, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: PSAT/NMSQT w/ CD-ROM (REA) The Best Coaching and Study Course for the PSAT (SAT PSAT ACT (College Admission) Prep) (Paperback)

With all due respect to the reviewer 'princessbuddercup "homeschool mom"' ... her seemingly objective assessment is simply not correct.

Admittedly, question 7 requires some very critical thinking to distinguish the correct "best" answer from incorrect "good" answers. Nonetheless, the PSAT and the SAT both have questions that are just as difficult as question 7. Many think these questions are not fair because they have "trick" answers to fool the test-takers into selecting an incorrect answer. But the purpose of the book and the sample tests contained within is to prepare students not for a fair test, but for the actual test.

It is ironic to see a book that teaches critical thinking (among other skills) given a "negative" review by someone who unfortunately did not exercise the very critical thinking the book teaches.

It is even more ironic that the "negative" review above is what convinced me to purchase this guide sight-unseen via Amazon for my son. I've seen the attitude expressed by the above reviewer before, and it has always been evidence of a lack of critical thinking. (Hopefully some other guide will help her high school student do well on the test.)