Barron's Strategies and Practice for the NEW PSAT/NMSQT (Barron's Strategies and Practice for the PSAT/NMSQT) - Softcover

Brian Stewart

Softcover

ISBN 10: 143800768X ISBN 13: 9781438007687

Publisher: Barrons Educational Series, 2015

Synopsis

This completely new test prep manual introduces high school students to the newly redesigned PSAT/NMSQT test and prepares them to get the best score possible. This book features:

2 practice tests reflective of the NEW PSAT

Tips and strategies specific to each section of the test, including Critical Reading, Writing Skills, and Math

Advice for students aiming for National Merit Scholarships

Much more
Students will learn strategies that can take them from a good score to a great score, and find everything they need to succeed on the new test.

About this title

From the Inside Flap

Table of Contents
Introduction
FAQs About the PSAT and National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test
1 Reading
13 PSAT Reading Strategies
Putting It All Together: Applying the Reading Strategies
Practice Passages with Explanations
2 Writing and Language
Review of Key Grammar Concepts
12 PSAT Writing and Language Strategies
Putting It All Together: Applying Grammar Concepts and Strategies
Practice Passages with Explanations
3 Math
The Math Concepts You Must Know
18 PSAT Math Strategies
Putting It All Together with Example Problems
Heart of Algebra Practice
Problem Solving and Data Analysis Practice
Passport to Advanced Math Practice
Additional Topics in Math Practice
PRACTICE TESTS
Practice Test 1
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
Reading Test
Writing and Language Test
Math
Math Test (No Calculator)
Math Test (With Calculator)
Answer Key/Scoring Guide
Answer Explanations
Practice Test 2
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
Reading Test
Writing and Language Test
Math
Math Test (No Calculator)
Math Test (With Calculator)
Answer Key/Scoring Guide
Answer Explanations

About the Author

Brian Stewart is the author of ACT, SAT, and PSAT test preparation books published through Barron's Educational Series. Brian is the President of BWS Education Consulting, Inc., a test preparation and tutoring company based in Columbus, Ohio and Indianapolis, Indiana: bwseducationconsulting.com. Brian and his staff have helped students achieve perfect scores on the ACT, SAT, and PSAT, and reach their college admissions goals. BWS Education Consulting is available to work with students anywhere in the world via online tutoring.

Edition details

• Publisher: Barrons Educational Series
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 143800768X
• ISBN 13: 9781438007687
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 264