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The PSAT Exam Cram is the most targeted method for studying for the PSAT. This book offers you specific strategies for answering various question types, a suggested study schedule, a vocabulary list, and some basic admissions counseling information. You'll also find out the differences between knowledge, skills, and abilities, and how these are tested by the PSAT. Each exam topic (Critical Reading, Math Problem-Solving Skills, and Writing Skills) is discussed and every chapter is loaded with practice questions and examples, in addition to two full-length practice exams that cover all three areas. The new writing assignment is covered with sample answers, and the popular Cram Sheet tearcard is included to help you with last minute studying. Increase your chances of performing well the first time on the PSAT with the PSAT Exam Cram.
Overview of the PSAT Math Section
1. Critical Reading Section.
Sentence Completion
General Strategies
Passage Based Reading
General Strategies
Passage Based Reading Question Types
Practice Questions
Answers and Explanations
Sentence Completion (Questions 1-6)
Passage Based Reading (Questions 7-25)
2. Writing Skills Section.
General Strategies
Basic Grammar Review
Subject-Verb Agreement
Misplaced Modifiers
Parallel Construction
Nouns and Pronouns
Incomplete Sentences
Idiom
Rhetoric
Identifying Sentence Errors, Improving Sentences, and Improving Paragraphs
Identifying Sentence Errors
Improving Sentences
Improving Paragraphs
Commonly Misused Words
Accept, Except
Affect, Effect
Among, Between
Assure, Insure, Ensure
Compare to, Compare with
Complement, Compliment
Farther, Further
Fewer, Less
Imply, Infer
Its, It's
Lay, Lie
Precede, Proceed
Principal, Principle
Set, Sit
Than, Then
That, Which
There, Their, They're
To, Too
Your, You're
Practice Questions
Answer Explanations
Identifying Sentence Errors _(Questions 1-14)
Improving Sentences (Questions 15-34)
Improving Paragraphs (Questions 35-39)
3. Math Section.
Draw Pictures
Apply Logic
Answer the Question That They Ask You
Check the Choices
Pick Numbers for the Variables
Skip Around
Read the Questions Carefully
Look for "New Operations"
Arithmetic
Understanding Operations Using Whole Numbers, Decimals, and Fractions
Understanding Squares and Square Roots
Understanding Exponents
Understanding Ratios and Proportions
Understanding Percent and Percentages
Understanding Simple Probability
Understanding Number Lines and Sequences
Understanding Absolute Value
Understanding Mean, Median, and Mode
Algebra
Understanding Linear Equations with One Variable
Understanding Systems of Equations
Understanding Polynomial Operations and Factoring Simple Quadratic Expressions
Understanding Linear Inequalities with One Variable
Understanding Inequalities and Absolute Value Equations
Understanding Functions
Geometry
Understanding the Coordinate Plane
Understanding the Equation of a Line
Understanding Slope
Understanding Parallel and Perpendicular Lines
Understanding Distance and Midpoint Formulas
Understanding Properties and Relations of Plane Figures
Understanding Angles
Understanding Perimeter, Area, and Volume
Understanding Word Problems
Understanding Data Interpretation Problems
Multiple Choice Versus Student-Produced Response
Practice Questions
Answer Explanations
Multiple Choice (Questions 1-8)
Student-Produced Response _(Questions 9-18)
4. Practice Exam 1.
SECTION 1
SECTION 2
SECTION 3
SECTION 4
SECTION 5
5. Answer Key 1.
SECTION 1-Critical Reading
Sentence Completion (Questions 1-7)
Reading Comprehension (Questions 8-23)
SECTION 2-Math
SECTION 3-Writing Skills
Identifying Sentence Errors _(Questions 1-14)
Improving Sentences (Questions 15-34)
Improving Paragraphs (Questions 35-39)
SECTION 4-Math
Multiple Choice (Questions 1-8)
Student Produced Response _(Questions 9-18)
SECTION 5-Critical Reading
Sentence Completion (Questions 1-6)
Reading Comprehension (Questions 7-25)
6. Practice Exam 2.
SECTION 1
SECTION 2
SECTION 3
SECTION 4
SECTION 5
7. Answer Key 2.
PRACTICE TEST 2 ANSWER KEY
SECTION 1-Critical Reading
Sentence Completion (Questions 1-7)
Reading Comprehension (Questions 8-21)
SECTION 2-Math
SECTION 3-Writing Skills
Identifying Sentence Errors _(Questions 1-14)
Improving Sentences (Questions 15-34)
Improving Paragraphs (Questions 35-39)
SECTION 4-Math
Multiple Choice (Questions 1-8)
Student Produced Response _(Questions 9-18)
SECTION 5-Critical Reading
Sentence Completion (Questions 1-6)
Reading Comprehension (Questions 7-25)
8. What's Next?
Choosing the Best College or University for You
Size
Location
Finances
Reputation
Resources
Athletics
Instructors
Social Environment
Diversity
Applying to College
Applications
Recommendations
Resume
Personal Statements
High School Course Work
Mathematics: Algebra, Geometry
English: Writing/Composition Courses
Languages: Latin, Spanish, Italian, French
Appendix A: PSAT Vocabulary List.
Appendix B: Math Reference.
Numbers and Operations
The Properties of Integers
Order of Operations (PEMDAS)
Fractions and Rational Numbers
Ratio, Proportion, and Percent
Squares and Square Roots
Arithmetic and Geometric Sequences
Sets of Numbers
Factors and Multiples
Outcomes
Algebra and Functions
Factoring
Exponents
Inequalities
Word Problems
Functions
Geometry
Coordinate Geometry
Triangles
Quadrilaterals, Lines, Angles
Circles
Special Symbols
Data Interpretation
Appendix C: Need to Know More: Additional Resources.
Appendix D: Scoring Worksheets and Tables.
SCORING YOUR PSAT PRACTICE TEST
Critical Reading-Sections 1 & 5
Writing-Section 3
Multiple Choice Math ONLY-Section 2 & Questions 1-8 of Section 4
Student-Produced Math ONLY-Questions 9-18 of Section 4
Practice Exam 1 Scoring Worksheet
Practice Exam 2 Scoring Worksheet
PSAT SCORING TABLES
Index.