Customer Reviews

Cracking the CBEST (Cracking the Cbest, 1999)

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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

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 It was an outdated book which hypothesized that the test was much more difficult than it was.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!

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.

With the help of "Cracking the CBEST," I was able to pass the first time. I truly believe that this book was key. It not only offers practical strategies for taking the test, it also breaks down the Reading, Mathematics, and Writing sections so one is well-prepared on test day. It is the only preparation book that I bought, and it was the only one that I needed.

I truly believe that my dreams of becoming a teacher are going to be realized thanks in no small part to this book. I was especially weak in my basic understanding of math, and this review was invaluable. It is clearly written, goal-oriented, and surprisingly enough, enjoyable to work through. Thanks Mr. Sliter, you have done a great service to me and all other future teachers.

The book was a nice primer. It gives you a nice walk through what to expect on the exam, provided wonderful pointers and how to take the test. It was worth my 15 bucks and calmed my taking the test anxieties. I just got my test scores back and was ecstatic to find that I passed the test the first time. I didn't totally agree with all the math techniques, but it gives you a good idea of the level of math to expect and the types of questions. I gives a thumbs up for the essay section reviews on how to begin your thought process to take the two writing sections. In this regard, this book was my lifesaver to passing the test the first time. Thanks to the authors, Rick Sliter and LLC Lishing.

Cracking the CBEST is well worth the money if only for the practice exams (but you get only two). Although I found them to be slightly easier on the whole than the actual CBEST, the peace of mind it brought me made this a purchase I don't regret. I wouldn't hesitate to buy this book (or another in the series) again.

I bought this book without knowing anything about the CBEST, and it was very helpful in my studying. It was easy to read and seemed to be written with the average student in mind. The first time I took the test, I mutated, but the second time I passed the test, thanks to The Princeton Review and Mr. Sliter. Not bad for someone who has only been speaking English for a year!

After a twenty-four year absence from teaching, I decided to return to academia! This book helped restore knowledge I thought I had long since lost. By the time I finished reading it, I felt as if I had just graduated from high school! I was still nervous on the day of the test, but was relieved to find no surprises in the content and procedure. I don't think I would have passed this exam without the excellent review and tips contained within this book.

I was so prepared for the Cbest because of this book. It must be read from cover to cover and do the 3 sample tests. I passed the Cbest the first time. I owe my success to this book.