Gruber's Complete Preparation for the New Sat: Featuring Critical Thinking Skills (7th ed) [Paperback]

Gary R. Gruber (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 1996 | ISBN-10: 0064636194 | ISBN-13: 978-0064636193 | Edition: 7th

A complete study program provides six practice tests that also help identify problem areas, college eligibility questions, basic-skills reinforcement questions, time-saving strategies, and a vocabulary builder.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Gary Gruber is the leading expert on the SAT." -- -- Houston Chronicle

"His methods make the questions seem amazingly simple to solve." -- -- Library Jornal

"I thank you, and my 15-year-old son (high school junior) thanks you." -- -- Ted Koppel, ABC News "Nightline" --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

Dr. Gary Gruber, Ph. D. is recognized nationally as the leading expert on the SAT, test-taking methods, and critical thinking skills. His 26 books on test taking and critical thinking skills have sold over five million copies. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 976 pages
• Publisher: Harpercollins; 7th edition (March 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0064636194
• ISBN-13: 978-0064636193
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.6 x 2.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,636,754 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Gary R. Gruber, Ph.D. is recognized as the leading authority on standardized tests and the originator of the critical thinking skills used to prepare for them. Through his work, more than 35 books with over 7 million copies sold, he has dramatically increased standardized test scores, aptitude, and intelligence among all age groups. His lifelong mission is to get the nation passionate about problem solving and to develop and hone critical thinking abilities.Check out his web site: www.drgarygruber.com.

Customer Reviews

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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An Extremely Utile Book!!, February 5, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Gruber's Complete Preparation for the New SAT 8E (Gruber's Complete Preparation for the Sat) (Paperback)

If you really want to maximize your SAT score, this book is what can help you attain your goal. Not only does it thouroghly review all the elements of the SATs, it has a prominent method of finding out how you make your mistakes. I suggest two books that you should get.1: this book 2: 10 Real SATs (also a good book which has the REAL tests) P.S. Stay away from the Kaplan and the Princeton, they misrepresent people with their "famous" names. All they are good for is teaching you stuff that you already know.

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Pretty Good, but not fantastic, October 22, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Gruber's Complete Preparation for the New SAT 8E (Gruber's Complete Preparation for the Sat) (Paperback)

I have been studying this book for the past 2 months. Although its math section has proven to be exceptional, outlining the intricacies of the questions in detail, its verbal section is sorely lacking. Moreover, the ostensibly revolutionary critical thinking skills are no more than common sense. However, the book is supplemented with a variety of sections including a useful 3,200 word list (if you have about 4 months to learn it all)and 5 full-length practice tests. Holistically speaking, it's very good. But purchase a separate verbal book.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book is THE BEST SAT preparation for the SAT., July 28, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Gruber's Complete Preparation for the New SAT 8E (Gruber's Complete Preparation for the Sat) (Paperback)

"Gruber's Complete Preparation for the New SAT" is truly one of the best SAT Preparation Books out there. Unlike other SAT books that claim to "Prep. you for the SAT", this book focuses, not on drill, drill, drill, but on enhancing Critical Thinking skills and teaches the strategies that are needed to successed on the SAT and which will last a life time. Strategies and Critical Thinking Skills taught in this book reflect those of test makers them selves, and is a sure thing for SAT success! I would highly recommend this book to anyone taking the SAT!