Synopses & Reviews
Will your child be attending private high school? Then get… REAs Catholic High School Entrance Exams Test Prep for the COOP • HSPT • TACHS Whether applying to a Catholic high school or other private high school, our test experts show students how to master the COOP (Cooperative Admissions Examination), HSPT (High School Placement Test), and TACHS (Test for Admission into Catholic High Schools) entrance exams. Completely aligned with the most recent test administration, our in-depth subject reviews cover every topic tested on each exam. The COOP review features sequences, analogies, quantitative reasoning, verbal reasoning (words and context), reading and language arts, and mathematics computation. Our HSPT review includes verbal & quantitative skills, reading, mathematics, and language skills. Review material for the optional sections of the HSPT exam (general science, mechanical aptitude, and Catholic religion) is included on CD. The TACHS review covers reading, language, mathematics skills, estimates, and ability. Our test prep gives you everything you need to succeed: • Focused content reviews • Proven test-taking strategies • 6 confidence-building practice exams - 2 COOP, 2 HSPT, and 2 TACHS • Detailed explanations of questions & answers • Powerful diagnostic software to boost your score Key tutorials and targeted drills reinforce the specific skills and abilities needed for each test. Test-taking strategies and study tips are included to boost your confidence and ease test-day anxiety. The book includes 6 complete practice tests (2 for each exam), allowing you to test what you've learned and build your skills. Our TestWare CD features a timed practice test for each exam. The CD comes with automatic scoring, diagnostic feedback, and on-screen detailed explanations of answers. Specifically designed to prepare students for the next step in their education, this test prep is perfect for classroom, family, or individual study! Want to get into the school of your choice? Then get the guide that will boost your score!
Synopsis
Will your child be attending private high school? Then get... REA's Catholic High School Entrance Exams Test Prep for the COOP - HSPT - TACHS Whether applying to a Catholic high school or other private high school, our test experts show students how to master the COOP (Cooperative Admissions Examination), HSPT (High School Placement Test), and TACHS (Test for Admission into Catholic High Schools) entrance exams. Completely aligned with the most recent test administration, our in-depth subject reviews cover every topic tested on each exam. The COOP review features sequences, analogies, quantitative reasoning, verbal reasoning (words and context), reading and language arts, and mathematics computation. Our HSPT review includes verbal & quantitative skills, reading, mathematics, and language skills. Review material for the optional sections of the HSPT exam (general science, mechanical aptitude, and Catholic religion) is included on CD. The TACHS review covers reading, language, mathematics skills, estimates, and ability. Our test prep gives you everything you need to succeed: - Focused content reviews - Proven test-taking strategies - 6 confidence-building practice exams - 2 COOP, 2 HSPT, and 2 TACHS - Detailed explanations of questions & answers - Powerful diagnostic software to boost your score Key tutorials and targeted drills reinforce the specific skills and abilities needed for each test. Test-taking strategies and study tips are included to boost your confidence and ease test-day anxiety. The book includes 6 complete practice tests (2 for each exam), allowing you to test what you've learned and build your skills. Our TestWare CD features a timed practice test for each exam. The CD comes with automatic scoring, diagnostic feedback, and on-screen detailed explanations of answers. Specifically designed to prepare students for the next step in their education, this test prep is perfect for classroom, family, or individual study Want to get into the school of your choice? Then get the guide that will boost your score
About the Author
Shannon Grey, Ed.D., earned her Bachelor of Science degree in early childhood development from New York University; her Master of Education, Elementary/Language Arts from Rutgers, The State University; and her Doctorate of Education, Sociology and Philosophical Foundations of Education Specialization in Curriculum Theory and Development from Rutgers, The State University.
Dr. Grey has been an elementary school teacher, a curriculum developer, and staff trainer for kindergarten through 12th grade faculty members, staff, and administrators. She holds a permanent Supervisor Certificate, Teacher Pre-K to Grade 6 in New Jersey and New York. She currently is a faculty lecturer at Princeton University.
Table of Contents
ContentsAbout the Author About Research & Education Association Contributors
Acknowledgments
Introductory Letter to Students
Chapter 1 About This Book
About This Book
How to Use This Book and TestWare® The Review Sections Independent Study Schedule
About the High School Placement Test (HSPT)
About the Cooperative Admissions Examination (COOP)
About the Test for Admission into Catholic High Schools (TACHS)
HSPT Practice Test 1
Subtest 1: Verbal Skills
Subtest 2: Quantitative Skills
Subtest 3: Reading
Subtest 4: Mathematics
Subtest 5: Language Skills
Detailed Explanations of Answers
COOP Practice Test 1
Subtest 1: Sequences
Subtest 2: Analogies
Subtest 3: Quantitative Reasoning
Subtest 4: Verbal ReasoningWords
Subtest 5: Verbal ReasoningContext
Subtest 6: Reading and Language Arts
Subtest 7: Mathematics
Detailed Explanations of Answers
TACHS Practice Test 1
Subtest 1: Reading
Subtest 2: Language
Subtest 3: Mathematics
Subtest 4: Ability .
Detailed Explanations of Answers
Chapter 2 Verbal Skills Review
I. Analytical Reasoning Questions
II. Analogy Questions
III. Verbal Reasoning Questions
IV. Antonym Questions
V. Synonym Questions
VI. Other Test-Taking Tips
Chapter 3 Language Skills Review
I. Sentence Structure Skills
II. Verbs
III. Pronouns
IV. Adjectives and Adverbs
V. Punctuation
VI. Capitalization
VII. Spelling
Detailed Explanations of Answers
Chapter 4 Reading Review
I. Reading Comprehension
II. Vocabulary
Chapter 5 Mathematics Review
I. Whole Numbers
II. Fractions
III. Decimals
IV. Topics in Mathematics
V. Percents
VI. Advanced Topics
Chapter 6 Quantitative Skills Review
I. Number Relationships
II. Visual Problems
III. Symbol Relationships
IV. Series Questions
V. Comparison Questions
VI. Pre-Algebra Questions
HSPT Practice Test 2
Subtest 1: Verbal Skills
Subtest 2: Quantitative Skills
Subtest 3: Reading
Subtest 4: Mathematics
Subtest 5: Language Skills
Detailed Explanations of Answers
COOP Practice Test 2
Subtest 1: Sequences
Subtest 2: Analogies
Subtest 3: Quantitative Reasoning
Subtest 4: Verbal ReasoningWords
Subtest 5: Verbal ReasoningContext
Subtest 6: Reading and Language Arts
Subtest 7: Mathematics
Detailed Explanations of Answers
TACHS Practice Test 2
Subtest 1: Reading
Subtest 2: Language
Subtest 3: Mathematics
Subtest 4: Ability Detailed Explanations of Answers
Installing REAs TestWare