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Our in-depth review chapters are completely aligned with the most recent PSAT/NMSQT® test content. The review covers all the subjects tested on the exam: Critical Reading, Writing, and Math. Drills, examples, and practice questions in each chapter help you assess your skills and gauge your test-readiness.
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About the Author
Drew D. Johnson, a graduate of Rice University, has written and contributed to a number of books on test preparation for grades K-12. Formerly a secondary English teacher, he has wide-ranging experience as an educational writer, editor, and consultant.
Brian Higginbotham, a graduate of Trinity University, San Antonio, Texas, has provided extensive educational consulting and instruction for college and graduate test preparation, and various high school subjects. As a remedial reading instructor at Northwest Vista College, San Antonio, he also helped guide students through the fine details of the college application process.
Michael Snow graduated from Rice University with degrees in English, economics, and art history. A former English teacher, Michael has been a freelance educational writer and test-preparation specialist for more than twelve years.
Table of Contents
MEET OUR AUTHORS
ABOUT RESEARCH & EDUCATION ASSOCIATIONACKNOWLEDGMENTS
PSAT/NMSQT INDEPENDENT STUDY SCHEDULE
INSTALLING REAS TestWare®
CHAPTER 1 MASTERING THE PSAT/NMSQT
About This Book and TestWare®
About the TestHow to Use This Book
Format of the PSAT/NMSQT
Sections of the PSAT/NMSQT
About the Review Sections
Scoring the PSAT/NMSQT
Scoring Worksheet
Studying for the PSAT/NMSQT
PSAT/NMSQT Test-Taking TipsThe Day of the Test
Your Test Day Checklist
Conversion Table for Total Scores
CHAPTER 2 A DIAGNOSTIC TEST
Answer Key
Detailed Explanations of Answers CHAPTER 3 BASIC VERBAL SKILLS REVIEW
Our Vocabulary Enhancer
Knowing Your Word Parts
Detailed Explanations: Verbal Drills
CHAPTER 4 MASTERING SENTENCE COMPLETION QUESTIONS
About the Directions
About the Questions
Points to Remember Answering Sentence Completion Questions
Sentence Completions Answer Key
Detailed Explanations: Sentence Completions
CHAPTER 5 MASTERING CRITICAL READING QUESTIONS
Critical Reading Passages and Questions
About the Directions
About the Passages
About the Questions
Points to Remember
Answering Critical Reading Questions
Detailed Explanation: Critical Reading
CHAPTER 6 BASIC MATH SKILLS REVIEW
I. Arithmetic Arithmetic Drills Answer KeyII. Algebra
Algebra Drills Answer Key
III. Geometry
Geometry Drills Answer Key
IV. Word Problems
Word Problem Drills Answer Key
CHAPTER 7 MASTERING REGULAR MATH QUESTIONS
About the Directions
About the Questions
Arithmetic Questions
Algebra Questions
Geometry Questions
Points to Remember
Answering Regular Math Questions
Detailed Explanations: Regular Math
CHAPTER 8 MASTERING STUDENT-PRODUCED RESPONSE QUESTIONS
About the Directions
About the Questions
Arithmetic Questions
Algebra Questions
Geometry Questions
Points to Remember
Answering Student-Produced Response Questions
Student-Produced Response Answer Key
Detailed Explanations: Student-Produced Response
CHAPTER 9 MASTERING WRITING SKILLS QUESTIONS
Identifying Sentence Errors
Improving Sentences
Improving Paragraphs
Detailed Explanations: Writing Skills
CHAPTER 10 ENGLISH LANGUAGE SKILLS REVIEW
Word Choice Skills
Sentence Structure Skills
Verbs
Pronouns
Adjectives and Adverbs
Punctuation
English Language Skills Answer Key
Detailed Explanations of Answers
PRACTICE TEST
Answer Sheets
Practice Test Answer Key
Detailed Explanations of Answers