Cracking the CBEST (Cracking the Cbest, 1999) [Paperback]

Rick Sliter (Author)

Book Description

Series: Cracking the Cbest, 1999 | Publication Date: February 9, 1999

WE KNOW THE CBEST
The experts at The Princeton Review study the CBEST (California Basic Educational Skills Test) and other standardized tests to make sure you get the most up-to-date, thoroughly researched books possible.

WE KNOW STUDENTS
Each year we help more than two million students score high with our courses, bestselling books, and award-winning software.

WE GET RESULTS
Students who take our courses for the SAT, GRE, LSAT, and many other tests see score improvements that have been verified by independent accounting firms.  The proven techniques we teach in our courses are in this book.

AND IF IT'S ON THE CBEST, IT'S IN THIS BOOK
We don't try to teach you everything there is to know about math, reading, and writing, only what you'll need to know to pass the CBEST exam.  There's a big difference.  In Cracking the CBEST, we'll teach you how to think like the test makers and:

*Eliminate answer choices that look right but are planted to fool you
*Solve CBEST algebra problems by plugging in numbers in place of variables
*Score higher on reading comprehension questions by learning to spot main ideas, topic sentences, and key words
*Write more effective essays by knowing in advance what the test graders are looking for

Learn the techniques and strategies in this book, then practice them on the two full-length sample tests inside.  These tests feature questions just like the ones you'll see on the real test, and we fully explain every solution.

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From the Inside Flap

WE KNOW THE CBEST
The experts at The Princeton Review study the CBEST (California Basic Educational Skills Test) and other standardized tests to make sure you get the most up-to-date, thoroughly researched books possible.

WE KNOW STUDENTS
Each year we help more than two million students score high with our courses, bestselling books, and award-winning software.

WE GET RESULTS
Students who take our courses for the SAT, GRE, LSAT, and many other tests see score improvements that have been verified by independent accounting firms. The proven techniques we teach in our courses are in this book.

AND IF IT'S ON THE CBEST, IT'S IN THIS BOOK
We don't try to teach you everything there is to know about math, reading, and writing, only what you'll need to know to pass the CBEST exam. There's a big difference. In Cracking the CBEST, we'll teach you how to think like the test makers and:

*Eliminate answer choices that look right but are planted to fool you
*Solve CBEST algebra problems by plugging in numbers in place of variables
*Score higher on reading comprehension questions by learning to spot main ideas, topic sentences, and key words
*Write more effective essays by knowing in advance what the test graders are looking for

Learn the techniques and strategies in this book, then practice them on the two full-length sample tests inside. These tests feature questions just like the ones you'll see on the real test, and we fully explain every solution.

About the Author

Rick Sliter joined The Princeton Review in 1994 after graduating from the University of California, San Diego with a degree in Quantitative Economics.  Nationally, Rick has served on research and development teams to produce course materials for the SAT and GMAT.

Product Details

• Paperback: 400 pages
• Publisher: Princeton Review (February 9, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0375751874
• ISBN-13: 978-0375751875
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.4 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (33 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #927,606 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

93 of 94 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Cracking the CBEST Helped Me Do Just That..., December 18, 1999

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R. Abram "Ruby Dooby" (California) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Cracking the CBEST (Cracking the Cbest, 1999) (Paperback)

This book more than prepared me for the CBEST. I literally soared through the exam. I finished the Math section of the CBEST in less than 2 hours.

I purchased the book in hopes that it would help me improve my math score. (I had previously passed the Reading and Writing sections of the CBEST).

Not only did I pass the Math portion of the CBEST but I scored very HIGH on the exam. I studied the Math section approximately 2 hours per day for seven days. When I took the test exactly one week after purchasing "Cracking the CBEST," I was elated. I was more than familiar with the math questions once I entered the test situation. This book deserves 10+ STARS! There are two practice tests in the math section of the book too which was very helpful. There are also practice tests for the Reading and Writing section to help prepare one for the exam.

By the way ...my math skills were somewhat rusty. I hadn't used my math skills in over three years since graduating from college. I passed with flying colors.

Now it is on to the MSAT! Thank you Amazon.com!

Ruby M. Abram Aspiring Teacher

33 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Only CBEST Prep Book You Will Need, September 5, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Cracking the CBEST (Cracking the Cbest, 1999) (Paperback)

Today was a great day, because TODAY I received my passing CBEST scores in the mail. I owe this passing grade to my parents, who instilled in me a great work and study ethic...but next in line for gratitude is the CRACKING THE CBEST book. I looked at other books, and, in fact, a week before the test, succumbed to pressure and went out and bought the CLIFFS NOTES CBEST prep guide. What a waste of money and time! It was an outdated book which hypothesized that the test was much more difficult than it was. The Princeton Review's CRACKING THE CBEST book is the only book you will need. I read through it twice, took the practice exams, and sailed through the CBEST itself, confident that I had passed. It was practical, in that it only told you what you needed to know. Actually, the CBEST was even easier than what was in this book, but it was pretty close. Thanks Mom, Dad, and Princeton Review!

22 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Prep, February 10, 2000

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Karen Gerstein (Berkeley, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Cracking the CBEST (Cracking the Cbest, 1999) (Paperback)

This book was key to my passing the CBEST the first time. The example and practice test questions were very similar to the ones on the test - there were no surprises. The book not only reviewed important skills in math and reading, it also helped my learn how to take this kind of test, which reduced my anxiety greatly! It provides strategies for different kinds of questions, so you don't spend a lot of time with unnecessary calculations. I highly recommend it for anyone taking the CBEST.