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Improve Your Score on the SAT® in Just 7 Days Written by renowned SAT® expert David Benjamin Gruenbaum, seven dynamic chapters cover everything you need to know about the SAT®. Read one chapter a day and explore the SAT®, learn about the test format, and get inside the minds of the test-makers and the test-takers. Targeted practice exercises sharpen your skills as you study. After reviewing with the book, test what you've learned with a full-length practice exam. Detailed answer explanations for each question show you where you need extra study. 7 Days to a Better SAT® Score ? It's the smart approach to improving your SAT® performance in one week!

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PublisherResearch & Education Association

ISBN-100738600849

ISBN-139780738600840

eBay Product ID (ePID)48245360

Product Key Features

Educational LevelHigh School, Elementary School

Number of Pages416 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Name7Days to a Better Sat® Score

Publication Year2005

SubjectSat

TypeStudy Guide

Subject AreaStudy Aids

AuthorDavid Benjamin Gruenbaum

SeriesSat Psat Act (College Admission) Prep Ser.

FormatPerfect

Dimensions

Item Height1.2 in

Item Weight27.5 Oz

Item Length11 in

Item Width8.5 in

Additional Product Features

Edition Number2

LCCN2006-272679

Dewey Edition22

Grade fromTenth Grade

Age Range16-18

Target AudienceElementary/High School

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal378.1/662

Grade toTwelfth Grade

Lc Classification NumberLb2353.57.G795 2006

Table of ContentContents Foreword About Our Author Cast of Characters Introducing The Incapables DAY 1: The New SAT: What''s It All About? How this Book Works Destroying Some SAT and Education Myths Dr. S. A. Tea''s Suggested Schedule for Juniors How Will the New SAT Be Scored? Dr. S. A. Tea''s Tips for How Colleges May Use the New SAT Dr. S. A. Tea''s Tips for How Many Times You Should Take the New SAT How Important Is the SAT for the College Admissions Process? What Are the New Question Types on the New SAT? What Sections Have Been Eliminated on the New SAT? What Is the Format of the New SAT? Five Keys to Improvement on the New SAT Dr. S. A. Tea''s Tips for Self-Motivation and Practice Dr. S. A. Tea''s Tips for Guessing Dr. S. A. Tea''s Tips for Handling the Tricks on the New SAT Dr. S. A. Tea''s Tip: Learn, Don''t Memorize Dr. S. A. Tea''s Tip: Breaking the Grip of the Constrictor Dr. S. A. Tea''s Tip: Control the Machines, Don''t Let Them Control You Dr. S. A. Tea''s Tips for Last-Minute Preparation and Attitude Dr. S. A. Tea''s Tips for Maintaining Your Focus 46 Thor''s Tip for Acing the New SAT: Dude, Check Out Their Answers Why Start Practicing Now? DAY 2: Writing The Permanent Effect of Improving Your Writing The Essay How Long Is the Essay and How Is It Graded? What the College Board Says About Grading the Essays Dr. S. A. Tea''s Tips for Structuring and Developing Your Essay How Should You Choose a Direction in Your Essay? Dr. S. A. Tea''s Tips for Picking a Good Topic for Your Essay Practice Exercises: Essay Introductions Dr. S. A. Tea''s Tips for Time Management (2-21-2) Dr. S. A. Tea''s Tips for How to Make Yourself Sound More Intelligent in Your Essay Dr. S. A. Tea''s Tips for Handwriting and Spelling Dr. S. A. Tea''s No. 1 Pet Peeve Practice Exercises: Horrible Essay Dr. S. A. Tea''s Essay Analysis Examining an Excellent Essay Quick Evaluation of the Essay Practice Exercises: Essay Writing Practice Exercises: "Matching" Rewrite Practice Exercises: "Vagueness" Rewrite Practice Exercises: "Hillbilly English" Rewrite Practice Exercises: "Awkwardness" Rewrite Dr. S. A. Tea''s Tips for "Identifying Sentence Errors" Practice Exercises: Identifying Errors Dr. S. A. Tea''s Tips for "Improving Sentences" Practice Exercises: Improving Sentences Dr. S. A. Tea''s Tips for "Improving Paragraphs" Practice Exercises: Improving Paragraphs Tricks DAY 3: Critical Reading The Permanent Effect of Working on Your Reading Ability Dr. S. A. Tea''s General Tips for the Critical Reading Section Sentence Completions Dr. S. A. Tea''s Tips for Easy Sentence Completions Practice Exercises: Easy Sentence Completion Dr. S. A. Tea''s Tips for Difficult Sentence Completions Practice Exercises: Difficult Sentence Completion Dr. S. A. Tea''s Tips for the Reading Passages Short Reading Passages Long Reading Passages DAY 4: Math The Permanent Effect of Working on Your Math Ability How Will the Math Section Change for the New SAT? How Will this Book Approach the Math Section? Dr. S. A. Tea''s Tips for Calculators Dr. S. A. Tea''s Tips for Cutting Down on Careless Errors Make Connections to Everyday Life Practice Exercises: Real-Life Connections "Dude, Check Out Their Answers" Method Practice Exercises: Algebra "Dude, Pick Your Own Numbers" Method Practice Exercises: Algebra "Dude, Pick Set Numbers" Method Dr. S. A. Tea''s Tips for Handling Difficult Math Questions Practice Exercises: Algebra & Geometry Dr. S. A. Tea''s Tricks for Eliminating Tricks Practice Exercises: Learning the Tricks Student-Produced Responses Errors to Avoid on Student-Produced Responses Practice Exercises: Student-Produced Responses DAY 5: Full-Length Practice SAT DAY 6: Go Through the Answers DAY 7: Go Through the Conclusion Signing Up for the Test 373 What Extras Do You Want to Pay for? Day of Test What Can You Do Beyond this Book to Help Study for the New SAT? The Incapables Say Goodbye INDEX Answer Sheets