Are there any good practice books or online practices that you could recommend? If it's online then is there a free website? if not, then preferably not too expensive.
I mostly need practice with vocabulary, analogies, and critical reading.
thanks.
2007-07-25 06:28:03 · 7 answers · asked by Olive 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Standards & Testing
I recommend the Official Guide from College Board. This book is excellent.
2007-07-25 10:56:22 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The website has practice tests and questions which will give you a great idea of the content (from what they term "released questions" which are questions that were on the test but have been taken off to keep the test from being the same).
And good advice above about vocabualry building- when you are hanging out or watching tv have a dictionary in your lap and flip through it - reading defifntions of unfamilar words. The more word power you have the more you will fully understand test questions and increase your score.
Also - go a website about test-taking strategies ( just "Google" it) - it will tell you how to be do true/false, multiple choice, essay, etc. and that can only help your score too.
And ... relax! Relaxing is a strategy too. Just know that if you prepare your best that you will do your best so just rest in that.
Be confident! You will do well and maybe even enjoy it.
2007-07-25 12:30:55 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, to start off, ask your local librarian where the standardized test guides are. Most libraries have a selection of at least 3 books. The best study guides are Kaplan, Princeton Review, and Collegeboard. If you can afford it, Kaplan has classes that greatly improve your score. Usually the classes consist of determining your weaknesses, informing you on how to do better in those weak areas, and taking many, many practice tests. This, of course, you could do at home (though without indevidualized help). There are usually a few practice tests in SAT study guides in the library, and using those tests, you can determine your weaknesses.
I had a probelem with analogies until I found a book at the library completely covering every aspect of anologies. Just look, look, look.
Vocab is easy. Just sign up for dictionary.com's word of the day program. Go to http://dictionary.reference.com/wordoftheday/list/ and sign up. They will send you a new word each day, and I swear, I have learned SO MUCH thanks to doctor dictionary. =)
For critical reading, all you can do is read as much as you can. But don't immediately put down the book. Analyze it, dig in deeper, and get a feel for what reading is when you do it CRITICALLY.
Anyways, I hope I helped!
8^D
2007-07-25 09:10:43 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
The best practice books for the SAT are tutorfox.com's sat guide and the Princeton Review's SAT guide. Both books cover everything you can possibly need in order to do well on the test. The main component of getting a high score on the SAT is practice. With enough practice, you eventually master all the types of questions covered on the test. I highly recommend buying those two books and using them as aids to help your studying.
2007-07-25 09:50:50 · answer #4 · answered by benrosenstein12 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try the BBC! They still do "Bitesize" and can give much more advice than others. One good tip I can give is to go about your normal routines, do the things you usually do and don't worry. If you are cramming and feeling tired, DO NOT stay up too late. It's better to go to bed at 9pm and set your alarm for 4am. That way, when you start cramming again, you have had a good sleep and are therefore refreshed. You will find it easier to study in the early hours of the morning, after a good sleep, than it is to attempt to study whilst falling asleep. Whatever you read whilst tired, late at night, you are likely to forget by morning. Whatever you read when you have had a good sleep will be easy to remember. Also try drinking plenty of fresh fruit juice. This will provide you with energy. Tea, coffee or Coca Cola will give you caffeinne which will help with your alertness.
2007-07-25 06:44:46 · answer #5 · answered by kendavi 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
READ READ READ. Increasing your vocabulary helps you to kill the verbal portion. Besides that there are different books, courses that teach you TECHNIQUES. Knowing how to answer questions, especially in a timed format, is more helpful than memorizing a bunch of stuff. You forget stuff, but techniques stay with you longer.
2007-07-25 06:37:31 · answer #6 · answered by Sean E 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Cliffsnotes Guide to the SAT is good I've heard (never read it personally)
If you need any specific help, feel free to ask me cuz i kicked *** on the PSAT as a freshman (205/240 aka 97th percentile compared to juniors) :D sorry for bragging
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2007-07-25 06:32:20 · answer #7 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋