Cracking the SSAT/ISEE, 2001 Edition [Paperback]

Elizabeth Silas (Author), Reed Talada (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 29, 2000 | Series: Cracking the Ssat & Isee

The Princeton review doesn't try to teach students everything there is to know about English and math. TPR will tell them only what they need to know to score higher on the SSAT or ISEE. There's a big difference. In Cracking the SSAT & ISEE, The Princeton Review will teach test takers how to think like the test makers.

This is accomplished by teaching students how to:
Solve analogy and synonym problems even when they're not sure what all the words mean
Ace the reading comprehension section by learning to spot the main ideas, topic sentences, and key words
Crack the general math section by learning to avoid wrong answer choices that look correct
Solve math problems by learning to turn complicated algebra problems into simple word problems
Simplify the SSAT writing sample and the ISEE essay using a sure-fire, step-by-step approach
Nail even the toughest sections: vocabulary, analogies, geometry and more
Perfect their skills with drill questions in verbal and math
Dodge the traps and pitfalls that cost them points
Learn vocabulary through review of TPR's vocabulary "Hit Parade" -- a list of key words to know for the SSAT & ISEE

*This book includes 5 full-length simulated exams, with questions just like the ones test takers will see on the actual SSAT and ISEE.

Contents Include:
Part I: The SSAT
Everything You Always Wanted to Know About the SSAT
SSAT Pacing
SSAT Math
SSAT Verbal
Answer Key to SSAT Drills
Part II: SSAT Practice Tests
Upper Level SSAT Practice Test
Lower Level SSAT Practice Test
Answer Key to SSAT Practice Tests
Scoring Your SSAT Practice Tests
Part III: The ISEE
Everything You Always Wanted to Know About the ISEE
ISEE Math
ISEE Verbal
Answer Key to the ISEE Drills
Part IV: ISEE Practice Tests
Upper Level ISEE Practice Test
Lower Level ISEE Practice Test
Answer Key to ISEE Practice Tests
Scoring Your ISEE Practice Tests

Editorial Reviews

From the Inside Flap

The Princeton review doesn't try to teach students everything there is to know about English and math. TPR will tell them only what they need to know to score higher on the SSAT or ISEE. There's a big difference. In Cracking the SSAT & ISEE, The Princeton Review will teach test takers how to think like the test makers.

This is accomplished by teaching students how to:
Solve analogy and synonym problems even when they're not sure what all the words mean
Ace the reading comprehension section by learning to spot the main ideas, topic sentences, and key words
Crack the general math section by learning to avoid wrong answer choices that look correct
Solve math problems by learning to turn complicated algebra problems into simple word problems
Simplify the SSAT writing sample and the ISEE essay using a sure-fire, step-by-step approach
Nail even the toughest sections: vocabulary, analogies, geometry and more
Perfect their skills with drill questions in verbal and math
Dodge the traps and pitfalls that cost them points
Learn vocabulary through review of TPR's vocabulary "Hit Parade" -- a list of key words to know for the SSAT & ISEE

*This book includes 5 full-length simulated exams, with questions just like the ones test takers will see on the actual SSAT and ISEE.

Contents Include:
Part I: The SSAT
Everything You Always Wanted to Know About the SSAT
SSAT Pacing
SSAT Math
SSAT Verbal
Answer Key to SSAT Drills
Part II: SSAT Practice Tests
Upper Level SSAT Practice Test
Lower Level SSAT Practice Test
Answer Key to SSAT Practice Tests
Scoring Your SSAT Practice Tests
Part III: The ISEE
Everything You Always Wanted to Know About the ISEE
ISEE Math
ISEE Verbal
Answer Key to the ISEE Drills
Part IV: ISEE Practice Tests
Upper Level ISEE Practice Test
Lower Level ISEE Practice Test
Answer Key to ISEE Practice Tests
Scoring Your ISEE Practice Tests

About the Author

Elizabeth Silas is the Director of Research and Development for Princeton Review Publishing. She develops and edits books for students in Kindergarten through high school, and trains writers and editors in this process, as well.

Reed Talada has worked in various capacities with The Princeton Review for the past twelve years in New Jersey, Boston, and New York City. He is currently General Manager of The Princeton Review's Textbook Publishing Division.

Product Details

• Paperback: 624 pages
• Publisher: Princeton Review; Revised edition (August 29, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0375756302
• ISBN-13: 978-0375756306
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.5 x 1.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,410,148 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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15 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars review of Cracking the SSAT/ ISEE, 2001 Edition, October 8, 2000

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David F. McBride (Washington, DC United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Cracking the SSAT/ISEE, 2001 Edition (Paperback)

This test preparation book is very useful for students preparing to take the SSAT and ISEE tests. Especially well-explained are the scoring norms and conversions of Scaled Scores to Percentiles. Problematic is the titling of the scoring tables chapter. It might be better to re-title the chapter, "Your scores and where you rank". There is ample practice, explanation and examples of the distinct question types in all areas. The two full sample tests constitute sufficient practice for the purposes of this test. Consideration should be given for future editions to separate the ISEE from SSAT preparation sections into distinct texts.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Clear and Concise, November 15, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Cracking the SSAT/ISEE, 2001 Edition (Paperback)

This book is a lifesaver for kids preparing for the SSAT. This book outlines great shortcuts and testing strategies to help students improve their overall scores. The skills are clearly outlined so even the parents can figure out what to do. This book is especially good for the lower level test takers.