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ISBN 10: 1402295731
ISBN 13: 978-1402295737
Author: Gary Gruber
The comprehensive guide from the “leading expert on the SAT” (Houston Chronicle)
With thousands of students taking the SAT, the right test prep program can make all the difference between getting into the dream college or settling for less. Dr. Gary Gruber’s method can make that difference for every student. Praised as “the most prominent guru of SAT prep” (Chicago Tribune), Gruber offers an exclusive
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Gruber’s Complete SAT Guide 2015 18th Table of contents:
PART 1: STRATEGY DIAGNOSTIC TEST FOR THE SAT
Directions for Taking the Diagnostic Test
Strategy Diagnostic Test Answer Sheet
Section 1: Verbal Ability
Section 2: Math Ability
Strategy Diagnostic Test Answer and Diagnostic Table
PART 2: THE WORLD’S SHORTEST PRACTICE TEST—18 QUESTIONS TO APPROXIMATE YOUR SAT SCORE
Verbal (Critical Reading)
Math
Writing
Answers
Explanatory Answers and References to the Strategies and Skill Refreshers in this Book
PART 3: THE 101 MOST IMPORTANT MATH QUESTIONS YOU NEED TO KNOW HOW TO SOLVE
101 Math Questions Answer Sheet
101 Math Questions Test
101 Math Questions: Answers, Diagnoses, Solutions, Generalizations, and Rules
101 Math Questions: Answers
Basic Skills Math Diagnosis
Solutions, Generalizations, and Rules
PART 4: STRATEGY SECTION
5 General Strategies
35 Easy-to-Learn Strategies
How to Learn the Strategies
Important Note on the Allowed Use of Calculators on the SAT
Important Note on Math Questions on the SAT
The Grid-Type Math Question
Use of a Calculator in the Grid-Type Question
19 Math Strategies
Math Strategy 1: Cancel Quantities to Make the Problem Simpler
Math Strategy 2: Translate English Words into Mathematical Expressions
Math Strategy 3: Know How to Find Unknown Quantities from Known Quantities (The Whole Equals the Sum
Math Strategy 4: Remember Classic Expressions
Math Strategy 5: Know How to Manipulate Averages
Math Strategy 6: Know How to Manipulate Inequalities
Math Strategy 7: Use Specific Numerical Examples to Prove or Disprove Your Guess
Math Strategy 8: When Each Choice Must Be Tested, Start with Choice E and Work Backward
Math Strategy 9: Know How to Solve Problems Using the Formula R x T = D
Math Strategy 10: Know How to Use Units of Time, Distance, Area, or Volume to Find or Check Your Ans
Math Strategy 11: Use New Definitions and Functions Carefully
Math Strategy 12: Try Not to Make Tedious Calculations, Since There Is Usually an Easier Way
Math Strategy 13: Know How to Find Unknown Expressions by Adding, Subtracting, Multiplying, or Divid
Math Strategy 14: Draw or Extend Lines in a Diagram to Make a Problem Easier; Label Unknown Quantiti
Math Strategy 15: Know How to Eliminate Certain Choices
Math Strategy 16: Watch Out for Questions That Seem Very Easy but That Can Be Tricky—Beware of Cho
Math Strategy 17: Use the Given Information Effectively (and Ignore Irrelevant Information)
Math Strategy 18: Know and Use Facts about Triangles
Math Strategy 19: When Calculating Answers, Never Multiply and/or Do Long Division If You Can Reduce
16 Verbal (Critical Reading) Strategies
4 Sentence Completion Strategies
Sentence Completion Strategy 1: For a Sentence with Only One Blank, Fill in the Blank with Each Choi
Sentence Completion Strategy 2: For a Sentence with Two Blanks, Begin by Eliminating the Initial Wor
Sentence Completion Strategy 3: Try to Complete the Sentence in Your Own Words Before Looking at the
Sentence Completion Strategy 4: Pay Close Attention to the Key Words in the Sentence
Introduction to Passage Reading
What Reading Comprehension Questions Ask
Getting Involved with the Passage
Introductory Passage 1
Breakdown and Underlining of the Passage
How to Answer Reading Comprehension Questions Most Effectively
Introductory Passage 2
Introductory Passage 3
Summary
About the Double-Reading Passages
9 Reading Comprehension Strategies
Reading Comprehension Strategy 1: As You Read Each Question, Determine the Type: Main Idea, Detectin
Reading Comprehension Strategy 2: Underline the Key Parts of the Reading Passage
Reading Comprehension Strategy 3: Look Back at the Passage When in Doubt
Reading Comprehension Strategy 4: Before You Start Answering the Questions, Read the Passage Careful
Reading Comprehension Strategy 5: Get the Meanings of “Tough” Words by Using the Context Method
Reading Comprehension Strategy 6: Circle Transitional Words in the Passage
Reading Comprehension Strategy 7: Don’t Answer a Question on the Basis of Your Own Opinion
Reading Comprehension Strategy 8: After Reading the Passage, Read Each Question Carefully
Reading Comprehension Strategy 9: Increase Your Vocabulary to Boost Your Reading Comprehension Score
3 Vocabulary Strategies
Vocabulary Strategy 1: Use Roots, Prefixes, and Suffixes to Get the Meanings of Words
Vocabulary Strategy 2: Pay Attention to the Sound or Feeling of the Word—Whether Positive or Negat
Vocabulary Strategy 3: Use Word Associations to Determine Word Meanings and Their Opposites
PART 5: MINI-MATH REFRESHER
Algebra and Arithmetic
Geometry
PART 6: COMPLETE SAT MATH REFRESHER
Session 1—Fractions, Decimals, Percentages, etc.
Fractions, Decimals, Percentages
Deviations
Ratios and Proportions
Variations
Comparison of Fractions
Practice Test 1
Answer Key for Practice Test 1
Answers and Solutions for Practice Test 1
Session 2—Rate Problems
Word Problem Setup
Distance and Time
Work
Mixture
Cost
Practice Test 2
Answer Key for Practice Test 2
Answers and Solutions for Practice Test 2
Session 3—Area, Perimeter, and Volume Problems
Area, Perimeter, and Volume
Practice Test 3
Answer Key for Practice Test 3
Answers and Solutions for Practice Test 3
Session 4—Algebra Problems
Algebraic Properties
Fundamental Laws of Our Number System
Algebraic Expressions
Equations
Algebra of Graphs
Inequalities
Exponents and Roots
Practice Test 4
Answer Key for Practice Test 4
Answers and Solutions for Practice Test 4
Session 5—Geometry Problems
Basic Definitions
Triangles
Properties of Triangles
Four-Sided Figures
Many-Sided Figures
Circles
Practice Test 5
Answer Key for Practice Test 5
Answers and Solutions for Practice Test 5
Session 6—Miscellaneous Problems
Averages, Medians, and Modes
Standard Deviation
Properties of Integers
Approximations
Combinations
Permutations
Probability
The Absolute Value Sign
Functions
Practice Test 6
Answer Key for Practice Test 6
Answers and Solutions for Practice Test 6
Session 7—Tables, Charts, and Graphs
Charts and Graphs
Tables and Charts
Graphs
Bar Graphs
Circle Graphs
Line Graphs
Practice Test 7 and Solutions
Session 8—Modern Math
Sets
Relations
Solution Sets
Axioms
Closed Sets
Mathematical Symbols
Practice Test 8 and Solutions
PART 7: VOCABULARY BUILDING THAT IS GUARANTEED TO RAISE YOUR SAT SCORE
Knowing Word Meanings Is Essential for a Higher SAT Score
8 Steps to Word Power
The Gruber Prefix-Root-Suffix List That Gives You the Meanings of More Than 150,000 Words
Roots
Prefixes
Suffixes
250 Most Common SAT Vocabulary Words—Based on Analysis of 50 Most Recent SATs
The Most Important/Frequently Used SAT Words and Their Opposites
The Gruber SAT 3,400-Word List
100 Tests to Strengthen Your Vocabulary
Answers to Vocabulary Tests
PART 8: GRAMMAR AND USAGE REFRESHER
The Parts of Speech
Clauses and Phrases
The Sentence and Its Parts
Verbs
Nouns and Pronouns
Subject-Verb Relationship
Tense
Verbals
Mood and Voice
Modifiers—Adjectives, Adjective Phrases, and Clauses
Modifiers (Continued)—Adverbs, Adverbial Phrases, and Clauses
Connectives
Correct Usage—Choosing the Right Word
Grammar and Usage Index
PART 9: THE SAT WRITING TEST
The SAT Writing Section
Content of the Writing Test
The Essay on the SAT Writing Test
The SAT Essay Scoring Guide
The Writing Sample
Sample Essays
Important Tips on How to Write the Best Essay
Other Types of Questions on the SAT Writing Test
Identifying Errors
Sample Questions with Answers
Improving Sentences
Sample Questions with Answers
Improving Paragraphs
Sample Test with Answers
The Writing Questions Most Students Get Wrong
PART 10: FIVE SAT PRACTICE TESTS
5 Important Reasons for Taking These Practice Tests
10 Tips for Taking the Practice Tests
SAT Practice Test 1 Introduction
Answer Sheet for Practice Test 1
SAT Practice Test 1
How Did You Do on This Test?
Answer Key for Practice Test 1
SAT Score Conversion Table
Chart for Self-Appraisal Based on the Practice Test You Have Just Taken
Explanatory Answers for Practice Test 1
What You Must Do Now to Raise Your SAT Score
Answer Sheet for Practice Test 2
SAT Practice Test 2
How Did You Do on This Test?
Answer Key for Practice Test 2
SAT Score Conversion Table
Chart for Self-Appraisal Based on the Practice Test You Have Just Taken
Explanatory Answers for Practice Test 2
What You Must Do Now to Raise Your SAT Score
Answer Sheet for Practice Test 3
SAT Practice Test 3
How Did You Do on This Test?
Answer Key for Practice Test 3
SAT Score Conversion Table
Chart for Self-Appraisal Based on the Practice Test You Have Just Taken
Explanatory Answers for Practice Test 3
What You Must Do Now to Raise Your SAT Score
Answer Sheet for Practice Test 4
SAT Practice Test 4
How Did You Do on This Test?
Answer Key for Practice Test 4
SAT Score Conversion Table
Chart for Self-Appraisal Based on the Practice Test You Have Just Taken
Explanatory Answers for Practice Test 4
What You Must Do Now to Raise Your SAT Score
Answer Sheet for Practice Test 5
SAT Practice Test 5
How Did You Do on This Test?
Answer Key for Practice Test 5
SAT Score Conversion Table
Chart for Self-Appraisal Based on the Practice Test You Have Just Taken
Explanatory Answers for Practice Test 5
What You Must Do Now to Raise Your SAT Score
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