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1998 SAT PSAT ACT (College Admission) Prep
Master the SAT II Math Level IC Subject Test and score higher... Our test experts show you the right way to prepare for this important college exam. REA's SAT II Math Level IC test prep covers all Math Level IC topics to appear on the actual exam including in-depth coverage of geometry, trigonometry, algebraic laws, and more. The book features 6 full-length practice SAT II Math Level IC exams. Each practice exam question is fully explained to help you better understand the subject material.

Follow up your study with REA's proven test-taking strategies, powerhouse drills and study schedule that get you ready for test day.

DETAILS
- Comprehensive review of every Math Level IC topic to appear on the SAT II subject test
- Flexible study schedule tailored to your needs
- Packed with proven test tips, strategies and advice to help you master the test
- 6 full-length practice SAT II Math Level IC Subject tests. Each test question is answered in complete detail with easy-to-follow, easy-to-grasp explanations.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
About Research and Education Association
Independent Study Schedule
CHAPTER 1 - About the SAT II: Math Level IC Subject Test
About This Book
About The Test
How To Use This Book
Format of the SAT II: Math Level IC
Scoring the SAT II: Math Level IC
Studying for the SAT II: Math Level IC
Test-Taking Tips
CHAPTER 2 - Subject Review
Algebraic Laws and Operations
Polynomials
Equations of Higher Degrees
Plane Geometry
Solid Geometry
Coordinate Geometry
Trigonometry
Elementary Functions
Miscellaneous Topics
SIX PRACTICE EXAMS
Practice Test 1
Answer Key
Detailed Explanations of Answers
Practice Test 2
Answer Key
Detailed Explanations of Answers
Practice Test 3
Answer Key
Detailed Explanations of Answers
Practice Test 4
Answer Key
Detailed Explanations of Answers
Practice Test 5
Answer Key
Detailed Explanations of Answers
Practice Test 6
Answer Key
Detailed Explanations of Answers

EXCERPT

About Research & Education Association
Research & Education Association (REA) is an organization of educators, scientists, and engineers specializing in various academic fields. Founded in 1959 with the purpose of disseminating the most recently developed scientific information to groups in industry, government, high schools, and universities, REA has since become a successful and highly respected publisher of study aids, test preps, handbooks, and reference works.

REA's Test Preparation series includes study guides for all academic levels in almost all disciplines. Research & Education Association publishes test preps for students who have not yet completed high school, as well as high school students preparing to enter college. Students from countries around the world seeking to attend college in the United States will find the assistance they need in REA's publications. For college students seeking advanced degrees, REA publishes test preps for many major graduate school admission examinations in a wide variety of disciplines, including engineering, law, and medicine. Students at every level, in every field, with every ambition can find what they are looking for among REA's publications.

While most test preparation books present practice tests that bear little resemblance to the actual exams, REA's series presents tests that accurately depict the official exams in both degree of difficulty and types of questions. REA's practice tests are always based upon the most recently administered exams, and include every type of question that can be expected on the actual exams.

REA's publications and educational materials are highly regarded and continually receive an unprecedented amount of praise from professionals, instructors, librarians, parents, and students. Our authors are as diverse as the fields represented in the books we publish. They are well-known in their respective disciplines and serve on the faculties of prestigious high schools, colleges, and universities throughout the United States and Canada.

CHAPTER 1 - ABOUT THE SAT II: MATH LEVEL IC SUBJECT TEST

ABOUT THIS BOOK
This book provides you with an accurate and complete representation of the SAT II: Math Level IC Subject Test. Inside you will find a complete course review designed to provide you with the information and strategies needed to do well on the exam, as well as six practice tests based on the actual exam. The practice tests contain every type of question that you can expect to appear on the SAT II: Math Level IC Subject Test. Following each test you will find an answer key with detailed explanations designed to help you master the test material.

ABOUT THE TEST

Who Takes the Test and What Is It Used For?
Students planning to attend college take the SAT II: Math Level IC Subject Test for one of two reasons:

(1) Because it is an admission requirement of the college or university to which they are applying;
OR
(2) To demonstrate proficiency in Mathematics.

The SAT II: Math Level IC exam is designed for students who have taken more than three years of college preparatory mathematics (two years of algebra and one year of geometry).

Who Administers The Test?
The SAT II: Math Level IC Subject Test is developed by the College Board and administered by Educational Testing Service (ETS). The test development process involves the assistance of educators throughout the country, and is designed and implemented to ensure that the content and difficulty level of the test are appropriate.

When Should the SAT II: Math Level IC be Taken?
If you are applying to a college that requires Subject Test scores as part of the admissions process, you should take the SAT II: Math Level IC Subject Test by November or January of your senior year. If your scores are being used only for placement purposes, you may be able to take the test in the spring. For more information, be sure to contact the colleges to which you are applying.

When and Where is the Test Given?
The SAT II: Math Level IC Subject Test is administered five times a year at many locations throughout the country; mostly high schools. The test is given in November, December, January, May, and June.

To receive information on upcoming administrations of the exam, consult the publication Taking the SAT II: Subject Tests, which may be obtained from your guidance counselor or by contacting:

College Board SAT Program
P.O. Box 6200
Princeton, NJ 08541-6200
Phone: (609) 771-7600
Website: http://www.collegeboard.com

Is There a Registration Fee?
You must pay a registration fee to take the SAT II: Math Level IC. Consult the publication Taking the SAT II: Subject Tests for information on the fee structure. Financial assistance may be granted in certain situations. To find out if you qualify and to register for assistance, contact your academic advisor.

What Kind of Calculator Can I Use?
Your calculator should be, at the minimum, a scientific calculator. It can be programmable or non-programmable. Bear in mind, however, that for perhaps 60 percent of the test items, the calculator will afford you no advantage and, moreover, may actually work against you. No pocket organizers, hand-held minicomputers, paper tape, or noisy calculators may be used. In addition, no calculator requiring an external power source will be allowed. Finally, no sharing of calculators will be permitted - you must bring your own.

Make sure you are thoroughly familiar with the operation of your calculator before the test. Your performance on the test could suffer if you spend too much time searching for the correct function on your calculator.

HOW TO USE THIS BOOK

What Do I Study First?
Remember that the SAT II: Math Level IC Subject Test is designed to test knowledge that has been acquired throughout your education. Therefore, the best way to prepare for the exam is to refresh yourself by thoroughly studying our review material and taking the sample tests provided in this book. They will familiarize you with the types of questions, directions, and format of the SAT II: Math Level IC Subject Test.

To begin your studies, read over the review and the suggestions for test-taking, take one of the practice tests to determine your area(s) of weakness, and then restudy the review material, focusing on your specific problem areas. The course review includes the information you need to know when taking the exam. Be sure to take the remaining practice tests to further test yourself and become familiar with the format of the SAT II: Math Level IC Subject Test.

When Should I Start Studying?
It is never too early to start studying for the SAT II: Math Level IC test. The earlier you begin, the more time you will have to sharpen your skills. Do not procrastinate! Cramming is not an effective way to study, since it does not allow you the time needed to learn the test material. The sooner you learn the format of the exam, the more comfortable you will be when you take the exam.

FORMAT OF THE SAT II: MATH LEVEL IC
The SAT II: Math Level IC is a one-hour exam consisting of 50 multiple-choice questions.

Material Tested
The following table summarizes the distribution of topics covered on the SAT II: Math Level IC exam:

Topic / Percentage of Test / Number of Questions
Algebra / 30% / 15 questions
Geometry / 20% / 10 questions
Solid Geometry / 6% / 3 questions
Coordinate Geometry / 12% / 6 questions
Trigonometry / 8% / 4 questions
Functions / 12% / 6 questions
Statistics / 6% / 3 questions
Miscellaneous* / 6% / 3 questions

* includes logic and proof, elementary number theory, sequences, and limits

The questions on the Math IC are g...

Product Details

  • Paperback: 288 pages
  • Publisher: Research & Education Association (1998)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0878917500
  • ISBN-13: 978-0878917501
  • Product Dimensions: 10 x 6.7 x 0.8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 13.9 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 1.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
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1.0 out of 5 stars Far too comprehensive to be helpful!, December 28, 1999
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This review is from: SAT II: Math Level IC (REA) -- The Best Test Prep for the SAT II (SAT PSAT ACT (College Admission) Prep) (Paperback)
I've been teaching SAT and SAT II courses professionally for around 5 years, and I can honestly say that this title was one of the least-popular and least-helpful books I have EVER used. The title (or sub-title) of the book states that this is the most comprehensive title available -- that's the problem. It's far TOO comprehensive. It includes lots and lots of information that has never been on the test, and that is very unlikely to appear on the test in the future. (If you learn EVERY word in the dictionary, you're sure to get a good verbal score on the SAT, but there are FAR more effective ways to INTELLIGENTLY improve your vocabulary!) To make matters worse, it seems to have been written BY math lovers FOR math lovers and is nearly incomprehensible to someone who's not a math lover. Hey, if you love math, then you don't need a prep book for the SAT II in the first place! The book has way too much information to absorb, the practice tests are unrealistically difficult, and there's no easy way to use only selected portions of the book (for an abbreviated prep based upon the most important concepts, for example). This book feels like a desk reference for mathematics, not a study guide.

In my classes and tutoring, I've found that the books by the big test prep companies (Princeton Review and Kaplan) are concise, accurate, and logically arranged. If forced to choose, I give the Princeton Review title a slight edge above the Kaplan book, but both are excellent titles. I suggest getting both the Princeton Review and the Kaplan titles -- compared to a prep course or college tuition, they're an amazingly inexpensive investment.

How much did I dislike this book? After reading the title, I bought a dozen of them to use with my students -- but after using it for one group of students, I ended up shipping all of the unused copies back. These criticisms apply to both the Math IC and IIC books -- I don't know about the rest of the books for the other subject tests.

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1.0 out of 5 stars A waste of money, April 15, 2003
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This review is from: SAT II: Math Level IC (REA) -- The Best Test Prep for the SAT II (SAT PSAT ACT (College Admission) Prep) (Paperback)
I gave myself enough time to review with this book, but it didn't help me at all. I wound up desperately searching for my old school notes to help me understand what the book was trying to explain. I struggled to absorb the information in the book because there was so much of it, and after I took the test I found out that most of it was extraneous. I got a 630 on the test, and while that isn't a terrible score, I bought the book in hopes of working up to somewhere near a 700. I could have gotten a 630 on my own, without wasting my money on this book.
There has to be a better review book than this. Try as hard as you can to find something else.
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