SAT For Dummies (For Dummies (Lifestyles Paperback)) [Paperback]

Geraldine Woods (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 9, 2010 | ISBN-10: 047067752X | ISBN-13: 978-0470677520 | Edition: 7

This new edition of The SAT For Dummies gives you the information you need to focus on those areas that are most problematic and to ensure that you achieve the best possible score. Whether you're struggling with math, reading, or writing essays, this updated guide offers advice for tackling the toughest questions, as well as hints and tips for making the most of the time available to complete each section.

• Features four full-length practice tests (two more than prior editions) with detailed answers and explanations
• Provides reviews of foundational concepts for every section, from identifying root words and the correct use of commas to solving math word problems and using the quadratic formula
• Includes complete explanations for every question type and practice problems for every section of the test

The SAT For Dummies gives you the edge you need to successfully achieve the highest score possible!

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Get the help you need to score your highest on the SAT

Whether you're struggling with math, reading, or writing essays, this hands-on, friendly guide offers easy-to-follow advice for tackling the toughest questions, as well as hints and tips for making the most of the time available to complete each section. What are you waiting for? Give yourself the edge you need to get your best possible score and increase your chances of getting accepted into the college of your dreams!

• So you're taking the SAT — get an overview of the SAT, find out how to register for the right test at the right time, and understand how your score will be interpreted

• Read between the lines — gear up for the critical reading section and get plain-English explanations of the types of questions you'll face and the best strategies to tackle them

• Get down with grammar — discover how to apply grammar rules to error-recognition questions and sentence and paragraph revisions

• Demystify math — take a tour of the math concepts you'll need to know to tackle the math section with ease

• Practice makes perfect — get familiar with the style and content of the SAT with four practice tests, complete with answers

Open the book and find:

• What the SAT tests

• Things to bring with you on exam day

• The best way to examine reading passages

• Practice sentence completions and essays

• Grammar error recognition problems

• Math strategies that work

• Practice problems in algebra, geometry, probability and statistics, and logic

• Ten ways to eliminate exam stress

Learn to:

• Score higher on the SAT

• Sharpen your reading, writing, and math skills

• Avoid SAT tricks and traps

• Test your skills with four practice tests

About the Author

Geraldine Woods has been preparing students for the SAT for more than three decades. She is the author of many books, including English Grammar For Dummies and AP English Literature For Dummies.

Product Details

• Paperback: 504 pages
• Publisher: For Dummies; 7 edition (August 9, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 047067752X
• ISBN-13: 978-0470677520
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.3 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #688,133 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars good book, September 25, 2011

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the book is in excellent conditions, we recive in short time and the price is excellent, i think this book really help to learn for take good grades in test.

5.0 out of 5 stars SAT for Dummies, December 23, 2011

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This shipped as promised. My daughters have not re-taken the test since we received the SAT for Dummies but it has some really helpful information and I know that it will make a difference the next time.

6 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good book, May 4, 2007

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This review is from: SAT I/ Reasoning For Dummies 2005 (Paperback)

This book will help a lot it has help me with practicing for the SAT I would recommend this book to any one that knows nothing about the SAT Great practice test