Best Test Preparation for The SAT Subject Spanish Test

EXCELLING ON THE SAT SPANISH SUBJECT TEST About This Book This book provides you with an accurate and complete representation of the SAT Spanish Subject Test. Inside you will find a complete course review, as well as five REA practice tests based on the actual exam. Our practice tests contain every type of question that you can expect to encounter on the actual exam. Following each test you will find an answer key with detailed explanations designed to help you master the test material. About the Test Who takes the test and what is it used for? Students planning to attend college take the SAT Spanish Subject Test for one of two reasons: (1) Because it is an admission requirement of the college or university to which they are applying, OR (2) To demonstrate proficiency in Spanish. The SAT Spanish exam is designed for students who have taken two to four years of Spanish. Who administers the test? The SAT Spanish Subject Test is developed by the College Board and administered by Educational Testing Service (ETS). The test development process involves the assistance of educators throughout the country, and is designed and implemented to ensure that the content and difficulty level of the test are appropriate. When and where is the test given? The SAT Spanish Subject Test is offered five times a year in October, December, January, May and June. (The SAT Subject Test in Spanish with Listening, which this book does not cover, is administered only in November.) To receive information on upcoming administrations of the exam, consult the publication Taking the SAT Spanish Subject Tests, which can be obtained from your guidance counselor or by contacting: College Board SAT Program P.O. Box 6200 Princeton, NJ 08541-6200 Phone: (609) 771-7600 Website: www.collegeboard.com Is there a registration fee? You must pay a registration fee to take the SAT Spanish Subject Test. Consult the College Board website (www.collegeboard.com) for information on the fee structure. Financial assistance may be granted in certain situations. To find out if you qualify and to register for assistance, contact your academic advisor. How to Use This Book What do I study first? Remember that the SAT Spanish Subject Test is designed to test knowledge that you have acquired throughout your education. Therefore, the best way to prepare for the exam is to refresh yourself by thoroughly studying our review material and taking the sample tests provided in this book. Our practice tests will familiarize you with the types of questions, directions, and format of the SAT Spanish Subject Test. To begin your studies, read over our course review and suggestions for test-taking. Then take the first practice test to determine your area(s) of weakness. When youÕre done, restudy the review material, focusing on your specific problem areas. The course review includes the information you need to know when taking the exam. Make sure to take the remaining practice tests to further test yourself and become familiar with the format of the SAT Spanish Subject Test. Further recommendations are detailed in our study schedule in the front of this book. When should I start studying? It is never too early to start studying for the SAT Spanish Subject Test. The earlier you begin, the more time you will have to sharpen your skills. Do not procrastinate! Cramming is not an effective way to study! The sooner you learn the format of the exam, the more comfortable you will be when you take it. Format of the SAT Spanish SUBJECT test The SAT Spanish Subject Test is a one-hour exam consisting of 85 multiple-choice questions that are designed to measure the gradual development of competence in the Spanish language acquired over a period of years. About 33% of the test measures vocabulary and structure in context or grammar. Another third of the test measuMouat, Ricardo Gutierrez is the author of 'Best Test Preparation for The SAT Subject Spanish Test ', published 2005 under ISBN 9780738601168 and ISBN 0738601160.