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Released: 2010-06-01
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Each October, more than 1 million high school sophomores and juniors take the PSAT/NMSQT exam. The scores from this test are used to determine eligibility for National Merit Scholarships and as an early indicator of SAT proficiency. As college admissions become more competitive, a high score on the PSAT can set the tone for the entire college application process. With proper preparation, students can score higher on this test and know what to expect on the SAT. Kaplan PSAT/NMSQT 2011 Premier features all the test preparation, tips and strategies that make Kaplans courses so effective. This guide is geared toward younger and first time standardized test takers it can help get them ready, and give them a positive testing experience that will provide the edge theyll need for the future. Kaplan PSAT/NMSQT 2011 Premier also includes: Two full-length practice tests with detailed explanations for each answer Writing skills review, 100 top math concepts, and more than 1,000 vocabulary words Exclusive free access to Kaplans Live Online events, interactive state-of-the-art online events in real time, complete with audio, video, instant chat, whiteboards, and screen sharing A handy parents guide explaining how they can help their students use the book and prepare for the exam PSAT Study Group Guide Fresh content review and Kaplan PSAT Expert tips and strategies Fast Fact Videos with Kaplans best tutors to review the most important concepts, strategy, and content from each chapter Format: 516 pages, paperback Publisher: Kaplan Publishing ISBN: 9781419549946
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Kaplan PSAT/NMSQT 2011 Premier
- Paperback: 10 pages (2010-06-01)
- Publisher: Kaplan Publishing; 2010-06-01
- Label: Kaplan Publishing
- Studio: Kaplan Publishing
- ISBN: 1419549944
- Sales Rank in Books: #423559
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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:  Personally recommend the Kaplan SAT 2011 Book Instead (ISBN 978-1419549953), By This review is from: Kaplan PSAT/NMSQT 2011 Premier (Paperback) Customer review from the Amazon Vine™ Program (What's this?) CONTENTS OF BOOK: PART ONE: PSAT Basics (pages 4-12) pretty much just gives the basic information on the 5 sections of the PSAT (i.e. critical reading 25 minutes, math 25 minutes, critical reading 25 minutes, math 25 minutes, and writing 30 minutes). I did not find the section any more helpful than if I would have performed a simple Google search on the PSAT. PART TWO: Diagnostic Test (pages 17-48) was also only somewhat helpful. I really could not tell how the section differed from the SAT Kaplan 2011 book. Of course, the explanations to the diagnostic test (pages 50-66) were helpful but again, I would recommend you purchase the SAT 2011 preparatory book from Kaplan, instead. It also contains explanations to the questions on the practice tests. PART THREE: PSAT Strategies Chapter 1: How to Attack the Critical Reading Sections (pages 69-110) contains very similar information to the SAT Kaplan 2011. Chapter 2: How...Read more 7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:  Every last bit of coaching helps. It possible that even the brightest students can improve their lot with this workbook., By This review is from: Kaplan PSAT/NMSQT 2011 Premier (Paperback) Customer review from the Amazon Vine™ Program (What's this?) This is a 480-page book from an established company, Kaplan. The format is large: 8.5 inches by 11 inches. While the cover is glossy, all of the pages inside are printed on inexpensive off-white paper. The book comes with a PASSWORD, for use in accessing an on-line course.
This is a workbook. The purpose is to provide practice exams and self-imposed drills to students. The pages are for writing on, and for taking notes. Once the student has taken the PSAT test, or the SAT test, the workbook can be discarded, or handed down to a younger student. The book has these parts: (1) PSAT basics; (2) Diagnostic test; (3) PSAT strategies; (4) Mathematics; (5) Writing test; (6) How to prepare for the test day; (7) Practice test 1; (8) Practice test 2; (9) Practice test 3; (10) Compute your score; and (11) PSAT resources. The book is, in part, a teacher. For example, page 169-173 show various kinds of verb tense errors, an error called "collective...Read more 3 of 3 people found the following review helpful: Average PSAT Prep, This review is from: Kaplan PSAT/NMSQT 2011 Premier (Paperback) Customer review from the Amazon Vine™ Program (What's this?) I tutor a lot of students who are preparing for the PSAT, SAT, and ACT, and therefore read (and use) a lot of test preparation books. This series is always popular with the students (they usually have the book before our first meeting), perhaps in part because its sheer size implies that it must contain everything you need to know.
I'm only mildly impressed with the book, but have been using it anyway. The practice tests are nice, though students usually tell me that the real test was "nothing like" the practice tests. I find the explanatory material to be lacking, specially in the math section. All of that being said, I think the book is useful to students who are studying on their own or with a tutor. Practice makes perfect (especially with something like the PSAT, which is different from anything a student has likely taken before, and which has such high stakes as the basis for the NMSQT), and this book provides lots of practice. A student...Read more |
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