Cracking the NYSTCE (Test Prep) [Paperback]

Princeton Review (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 037576349X | ISBN-13: 978-0375763496 | Publication Date: September 2, 2003

Our inventive strategies and unique approach to standardized tests have revolutionized the test-prep industry. The techniques we teach in our courses are in this book.

And If It’s on the LAST or ATS-W, It’s in This Book
We don’t try to teach you everything there is to know about math, reading, writing, and teaching–only the techniques you’ll need to score higher on the NYSTCE. There’s a big difference. In Cracking the NYSTCE, we’ll teach you how to think like the test writers and
-Hone your essay-writing skills
-Prepare for the challenges of the NYSTCE
-Raise your score with complete preparation for both the LAST and the ATSW

This book includes 2 full-length practice exams, one for the LAST and one for the ATSW. All of our practice questions are just like the ones you’ll see on the actual NYSTCE, and we fully explain every solution.

Editorial Reviews

From the Inside Flap

Our inventive strategies and unique approach to standardized tests have revolutionized the test-prep industry. The techniques we teach in our courses are in this book.

And If It?s on the LAST or ATS-W, It?s in This Book
We don?t try to teach you everything there is to know about math, reading, writing, and teaching?only the techniques you?ll need to score higher on the NYSTCE. There?s a big difference. In Cracking the NYSTCE, we?ll teach you how to think like the test writers and
-Hone your essay-writing skills
-Prepare for the challenges of the NYSTCE
-Raise your score with complete preparation for both the LAST and the ATSW

This book includes 2 full-length practice exams, one for the LAST and one for the ATSW. All of our practice questions are just like the ones you?ll see on the actual NYSTCE, and we fully explain every solution.

About the Author

The Princeton Review is the fastest growing test-preparation company in the country, with over 60 franchise offices in the nation. Each year, we help more than 2 million students prepare for college, grad school, professional licensing exams, and successful careers.

Product Details

• Paperback: 304 pages
• Publisher: Princeton Review (September 2, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 037576349X
• ISBN-13: 978-0375763496
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.4 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,407,129 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars You have to get this book!, December 3, 2004

By 

O. Tafani - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

This review is from: Cracking the NYSTCE (Test Prep) (Paperback)

An excellent guide to pass LAST ATS-W. I am not an educational major and I took the tests only once. This book has the right information you need to pass.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Use This Test Guide, January 9, 2006

By 

Christopher G. Plate - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

This review is from: Cracking the NYSTCE (Test Prep) (Paperback)

I used the Princeton Review test guide among a few others. These guys truly have the NYSTCE "nailed." It was accurate in its strategy recommendations, but more important, it represented the types of questions on the exam very accurately. This is the only guide you need or should use.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great book for people who don't like surprises!!, November 7, 2006

By 

Sistapril (Long Island, NY) - See all my reviews

Amazon Verified Purchase

This review is from: Cracking the NYSTCE (Test Prep) (Paperback)

I cannot say enough about this prep book. I studied for one month prior to the test, and I only studied this book. I scored a 279 out of 300 (220 is passing).
Yes, I do have brains, but I feel that I owe most of my great score to the awesomeness of this book. I hate surprises - of just about any kind. This book tells you EXACTLY what you need to know, and shows you EXACTLY what you will see on the test. There are ABSOLUTELY no surprises on the day of the test! The prep test you take in the book will show you how to answer the questions. The L.A.S.T. isn't hard. It is tedious. Knowing what the questions are going to look like and how to maximize the 4 hours you have to take the test by ignoring erroneous (and time consuming) text is a big key to success. I do not recommend doing "outside studying" because if you are planning to be a teacher and have four years of college already, you will not have trouble passing. Don't make yourself crazy brushing up on all your old textbooks - it is a waste of time. Most of the questions have the answer embedded in them already. You just have to fish it out. This book teaches you how to do that. Buy it.