Cracking the SAT II: Math, 2003-2004 Edition (College Test Prep) [Paperback]

Princeton Review (Author)

Book Description

Series: College Test Prep | Publication Date: March 11, 2003

The Princeton Review realizes that acing the SAT II: Math Subject Tests is very different from getting straight A’s in school. We don't try to teach you everything there is to know about math–only what you'll need to score higher on the test. There's a big difference. In Cracking the SAT II: Math, we'll teach you how to think like the test writers and

·Eliminate answer choices that look right but are planted to fool you
·Score higher by reviewing some basic math concepts
·Earn more points by Plugging In and Ballparking
·Learn advanced techniques for tackling the more complicated problems on the IIC test

This book includes four full-length practice SAT II: Math Subject Tests (two for each level). The practice questions are just like the ones you’ll see on the actual exam, and we fully explain every solution.

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

Cracking the SAT: Math Subject Tests offers in-depth instruction on the skills covered by the Math Subject Tests. It will help you master special methods for acing both the Math I and Math II Subject Tests. All the math you'll need for either test is thoroughly reviewed and a diagnostic for each test is included. This guide will not only teach you to tackle math questions when you can't remember all of the theorems, but give you a better understanding of the test itself. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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The Princeton Review realizes that acing the SAT II: Math Subject Tests is very different from getting straight A?s in school. We don't try to teach you everything there is to know about math?only what you'll need to score higher on the test. There's a big difference. In Cracking the SAT II: Math, we'll teach you how to think like the test writers and

·Eliminate answer choices that look right but are planted to fool you
·Score higher by reviewing some basic math concepts
·Earn more points by Plugging In and Ballparking
·Learn advanced techniques for tackling the more complicated problems on the IIC test

This book includes four full-length practice SAT II: Math Subject Tests (two for each level). The practice questions are just like the ones you?ll see on the actual exam, and we fully explain every solution.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 448 pages
• Publisher: Princeton Review (March 11, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0375762981
• ISBN-13: 978-0375762987
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.4 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,534,129 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars excellent book for review!, February 29, 2004

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SM9 (San Francisco, California USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Cracking the SAT II: Math, 2003-2004 Edition (College Test Prep) (Paperback)

This book is very helpful and is easy to follow. They seemed to cover everything given on the test and offered great explanations. I believe I did spot a few typo's though? But nothing major. The tests at the end of the book were helpfull too; they seemed to me to be the same level of difficulty that the actual test was. Also, what's cool is that you can actually find your estimated scaled score... After taking the math 2c (got 790) I feel this book really provided me with a good review of math concepts. Good luck to all...

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars A Mediocre Attemp at a Review Book, November 1, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Cracking the SAT II: Math, 2003-2004 Edition (College Test Prep) (Paperback)

This review book is pathetic as far as mathematical content is concerned. Often, this book is so dumbed down that key shortcuts to certain mathematical concepts are completely OVERLOOKED. I'll admit, the practice problems and tests are helpful if one takes the time to do all of them (I didn't), but there is no excuse for such a lack of content. The book teaches the reader how to do everything the long way (often, there are much better methods). For example, in the polynomial division section, synthetic division was not even mentioned. Also, the fact that the permutation and combination functions are built into most calculators was not mentioned either. This can make testers take longer periods of time to complete their tests.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Fine book for reviewing, January 1, 2004

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John Gu (Rockaway, NJ United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Cracking the SAT II: Math, 2003-2004 Edition (College Test Prep) (Paperback)

The SAT Math II tests both cover a wide range of topics. One cannot expect any one book to cover them all. This book tries its best to cover all topics but it should not be a replacement for a precalc / algebra II textbook - only a supplement. It gives you tips and tricks to master the SAT tests that one might forget such as trig methods for calculating areas for parallelogram and triangles.

If you have a strong background in math or have taken a precalc course, this book should almost be a breeze. It covers all of the basics but only touches upon more complex subjects such as binomial combinations and polar coordinates. But the author does have a point - your chances of seeing those questions on an actual test are very slim.

All in all, this book won't let you down