Kaplan SSAT & ISEE 2006 Edition

By Kaplan Inc. and Kaplan Test Prep

A comprehensive guide to the SSAT and ISEE exams provides a thorough review of test content and test-taking strategies for application exams for the top private and independent high schools in the... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0743265521
• ISBN13: 9780743265522
• Release Date: August 2005
• Publisher: Kaplan Publishing
• Length: 576 Pages
• Weight: 2.07 lbs.
• Dimensions: 10.7" x 1.5" x 8.4"

Customer Reviews

Kaplan SSAT the 2006 Edition

There are two major divisions of the SSAT exam. These are the English language and Mathematics compilation and induction. A strength of the work is that it teaches how to approach problem sets methodically while utilizing limited time wisely. There are 45 questions on the English section and 75 minutes for completion or 1.67 minutes/question. The Mathematics section has 50 questions to be completed in 75 minutes or 1.5 minutes per question. There is plenty of time; however, there is no time to waste. Candidates should not dwell on any single question. The English section tests the following: - Synonyms i.e. peddle is to sell or synopsis is to summary - Logical analysis of words - Writing essays in standard English [ Standard English means adherence to punctuation, spelling, sentence structure, structural coherence and the absence of slang or street language. ] - Reading paragraphs and answering questions by summarizing the material, researching in the paragraph, inference and answer prediction based upon a general knowledge of the exam format - Simple algebra covering the first semester of a high school course in Regents Algebra or its equivalent The test is straight forward; however, candidates must exercise care in reading/interpreting the questions. Accuracy is paramount because the score is determined from the number of correct responses. The optimal strategy on reading comprehension is to read the questions first. Then delve into the paragraph and underline key words and phrases. Lastly, attempt to answer the questions. Invariably, every group of questions tests the ability of the candidate to identify the purpose or general theme of the paragraph. This may be in the first few sentences or it may be gleaned from reading the totality of the presentation. In any event, practice will be helpful in this area and the Kaplan text provides plenty of exposure to the test format. The Kaplan work is topical and easy to understand or interpret. The price is reasonable and affordable.