Pass Key to the SAT (Barron's SAT)

This fully revised and updated shorter version of Barron's brand-new full-length SAT test preparation manual offers big results in a small package. Students will find:

• Two full-length SAT practice tests with all questions answered and explained
• Detailed advice on writing the SAT essay
• Subject reviews covering Critical Reading, Writing Skills, and Math
• Strategies for the Writing and Language section
• Important math facts students need to know, including strategies, definitions, facts, formulas, and much more

For students who have limited time to prepare, this compact version of Barron's comprehensive SAT test preparation manual provides everything they need to succeed on this all-important exam.

Table of Contents:
Preface
SAT Format
SAT Test Dates
Acknowledgments
1 About the SAT
Commonly Asked Questions About the SAT
2 Tips and Strategies for the SAT
Guessing
Timing
How to Use This Book
Before the Test
During the Test
3 The Evidence-Based Reading Section: Strategies, Tips, and Practice
General Tips for Answering Evidence-Based Reading Questions
The Evidence-Based Reading Test
Tips to Help You Cope
Practice Exercises
4 Building Your Vocabulary
SAT Concise Word List
5 The Writing and Language and Essay Sections: Strategies, Tips, and Practice
General Tips for Answering Writing and Language Questions
Common Grammar and Usage Errors
Quantitative Graph Analysis
Tips to Help You Cope
Practice Exercises
The 50-Minute Essay
Tips to Help You Cope
Practice Exercises
6 The Mathematics Sections: Strategies, Tips, and Practice
The Use of Calculators on the SAT
Memorize Important Facts and Directions
An Important Symbol
Important Definitions, Facts, Formulas, and Strategies
General Math Strategies
The Multiple-Choice Question
Practice Exercises
The Grid-in Question
Testing Tactics
Practice Exercises
Summary of Important Tips and Tactics
7 Practice SAT Exams
Test 1
Answer Key
Answer Explanations
Test 2
Answer Key
Answer Explanations