Cracking the Ssat/Isee

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The Princeton review doesn't try to teach students everything there is to know about English and math. TPR will tell them only what they need to know to score higher on the SSAT or ISEE. There's a big difference. In Cracking the SSAT & ISEE, The Princeton Review will teach test takers how to think like the test makers. This is accomplished by teaching students how to: Solve analogy and synonym problems even when they're not sure what all the words mean Ace the reading comprehension section by learning to spot the main ideas, topic sentences, and key words Crack the general math section by learning to avoid wrong answer choices that look correct Solve math problems by learning to turn complicated algebra problems into simple word problems Simplify the SSAT writing sample and the ISEE essay using a sure-fire, step-by-step approach Nail even the toughest sections: vocabulary, analogies, geometry and more Perfect their skills with drill questions in verbal and math Dodge the traps and pitfalls that cost them points Learn vocabulary through review of TPR's vocabulary "Hit Parade" -- a list of key words to know for the SSAT & ISEE *This book includes 5 full-length simulated exams, with questions just like the ones test takers will see on the actual SSAT and ISEE. Contents Include: Part I: The SSAT Everything You Always Wanted to Know About the SSAT SSAT Pacing SSAT Math SSAT Verbal Answer Key to SSAT Drills Part II: SSAT Practice Tests Upper Level SSAT Practice Test Lower Level SSAT Practice Test Answer Key to SSAT Practice Tests Scoring Your SSAT Practice Tests Part III: The ISEE Everything You Always Wanted to Know About the ISEE ISEE Math ISEE Verbal Answer Key to the ISEE Drills Part IV: ISEE Practice Tests Upper Level ISEE Practice Test Lower Level ISEE Practice Test Answer Key to ISEE Practice Tests Scoring Your ISEE Practice Tests