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0878919570 978-0878919574 June 7, 2004 1
Master the SAT II Math Level IIC 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 IIC test prep covers all Math Level IIC topics to appear on the actual exam including in-depth coverage gof eometry, trigonometry, algebra, and more. The book features 6 full-length practice SAT II Math Level IIC 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 IIC 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 IIC 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 IIC Subject Test
About This Book
About The Test
How To Use This Book
Format of the SAT II: Math Level IIC
Scoring the SAT II: Math Level IIC
Studying for the SAT II: Math Level IIC
Test-Taking Tips
CHAPTER 2 - Course Review
Algebra
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 IIC SUBJECT TEST

ABOUT THIS BOOK
This book provides you with an accurate and complete representation of the SAT II: Math Level IIC 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 IIC 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?
Planning to go to college? Then you should take the SAT II: Math Level IIC Subject Test in either of these cases:

(1) Any of the colleges to which you are applying require the test for admission;
OR
(2) You wish to demonstrate proficiency in Mathematics.

The SAT II: Math Level IIC 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 IIC 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 IIC 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 IIC 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 IIC Subject Test is offered six times a year at many locations - mostly high schools - throughout the country. The test is given in October, 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 IIC. 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?
If at all possible, bring a graphing calculator on test day. The test assumes that most students use a graphing calculator, and having one at your side may give you an edge. Consult official ETS and College Board publications (including Collegeboard.com) for more specifics. 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, and calculators may not be shared - you must bring your own.

Thoroughly acquaint yourself with the operation of your calculator. Your performance could suffer if, say, you spend too much time searching for the correct function, or fail to keep in mind that the test's answer choices are rounded, or forget to switch to the correct calculating mode.

HOW TO USE THIS BOOK

What Do I Study First?
Remember that the SAT II: Math Level IIC Subject Test is designed to test knowledge that has been acquired throughout your education, the key to solid preparation is to thoroughly review the subject matter. Refresh yourself by studying our review material and taking the sample tests provided in this book. Our practice tests will expose you to the types of questions, directions, and format that are characteristic of the SAT II: Math Level IIC Subject Test.

To begin your studies, go over our course review and suggestions for test-taking. Then take Practice Test 1, using it as a diagnostic to reveal your area(s) of weakness. Now you'll want to restudy the review material, focusing on your specific problem areas. The course review includes the information you need to know for the exam. Take the remaining practice tests to further test yourself on the material and build your confidence by fully acquainting yourself with the test format.

When Should I Start Studying?
It is never too early to start studying for the SAT II: Math Level IIC 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 IIC
The SAT II: Math Level IIC is a one-hour exam consisting of 50 multiple-choice questions. Each question has five possible answer choices, lettered (A) through (E).

What's on the Test?
Here's the approximate distribution of topics covered on the exam:

Topic / Percentage of Test / Number of Questions
Algebra / 18% / 9 questions
Geometry / 20% / 10 questions
- Three-dimensional Geometry / 8 % / 4 questions
- Coordinate Geometry / 12% / 6 questions
Trigonometry / 20% / 10 questions
Functions / 24% / 12 questions
Statistics-Probability / 6% / 3 questions
Miscellaneous* / 12% / 6 questio...

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  • Paperback: 272 pages
  • Publisher: Research & Education Association; 1 edition (June 7, 2004)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0878919570
  • ISBN-13: 978-0878919574
  • Product Dimensions: 10 x 6.8 x 0.7 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 13 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 1.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
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1.0 out of 5 stars Far too comprehensive to be helpful, December 27, 1999
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This review is from: SAT II: Math Level IIC (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 Bad Test Prep book, August 16, 2002
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This review is from: SAT II: Math Level IIC (REA) -- The Best Test Prep for the SAT II (SAT PSAT ACT (College Admission) Prep) (Paperback)
Don't ask me why I bought this book. I didn't take any of the six practice tests. I only looked at the review material. The explanations are difficult to understand. There is a lot of unnecessary information in this book. The real math IIC test is 50% functions. This book will leave you ill prepared for the real test. Furthermore it includes many topics that aren't on the test such as statistics. If you don't want to get a bad score on the SAT II Math IIC test then don't buy this book. I scored a 550 out of 800. I scored in the bottom 10% of all of the other people that took the test. I'm going to retake it, but this time I'm going to use the Barron's study guide.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars Unrealistic, lopsided, and flawed, November 5, 2005
This review is from: SAT II: Math Level IIC (REA) -- The Best Test Prep for the SAT II (SAT PSAT ACT (College Admission) Prep) (Paperback)
REA's SAT II Math IIC review book has three essential flaws: it has unrealistic practice tests, an undevloped review section, and numerous typos.
Although the six practice tests included in the book are helpful in providing practice, these tests are completely unrealistic. The questions are not ordered according to difficulty, as they are on the test, thus ruining on opportunity to practice pacing. Many questions are unreasonably time consuming or cover irrevelant topics that won't be tested on (DeMoivre's theorem, for example).
REA claims to include a comprehensive review; this is a half-truth. The review consists mostly of equations, rather than explanations of the subject and approaches to solving problems. Some important topics, namely conic sections, are not covered at all, yet they appear in the book's practice tests!
The answers and explanations for the practice test, which could be considered to be part of the overall review, are completely indecipherable. 33.69xcos=-0.98 is not the same as 5cos(33.69)=-0.98. There is no excuse for such glaring errors.
The six practice tests can hardly be considered reedeming features considering how bad they are. If you want to study for Match Level 2, stick to sparknotes or another review book.
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