[Anestis 01] • McGraw-Hill Education SAT 2018 Edition by Black, Christopher -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Cover Page Halftitle Page Title Page Copyright Page Contents CHAPTER 1 Attacking the New SAT: Twelve FAQs

What’s new in the redesigned SAT? What are the primary skills assessed by the redesigned SAT? What is the format of the redesigned SAT? What kinds of scores are reported by the SAT? What will colleges do with my SAT scores? What control do I have over my SAT scores? Should I take the ACT as well? What is the best way to prepare for the redesigned SAT? How can I get the most out of my study sessions? When and how often should I take my SATs and Subject Tests? What should I do the week before my SAT? What should I do on test day?

CHAPTER 2 Diagnostic SAT

Reading Test Writing and Language Test Math Test – No Calculator Math Test – Calculator Essay (optional) Answer Key Score Conversion Table Detailed Answer Key

CHAPTER 3 The Language of Ideas: Vocabulary for SAT Evidence-Based Reading

The Language of Ideas and Learning The Language of Argument, Reasoning, and Persuasion The Language of Dissent, Criticism, and Rebellion The Language of Power and Submission The Language of Language and Literature The Language of Judgment The Language of Extremism and Exaggeration The Language of Care and Restraint The Language of Freedom The Language of Change and Force The Language of Dullness and Stasis The Language of Truth, Truthfulness, and Beauty The Language of Deceit, Error, and Confusion The Language of Creativity and Productivity The Language of Mystery, Surprise, Adventure, and Discovery The Language of Harm, Deficit, and Decline The Language of Kindness, Favor, and Benefit The Language of Wisdom, Strength, and Skill The Language of Capital and Wealth The Language of Passion, Emotion, and Sensation The Power Roots and Affixes for the SAT

CHAPTER 4 The SAT Writing and Language Test: The Ten Essential Rules

Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff Strengthen the Core Organize the Ideas in Your Paragraphs Use Parallel Structure Use Modifiers Effectively Make Your Comparisons Clear and Precise Make Sure Your Pronouns Are Clear and Precise Make Your Verbs Clear and Precise Make the Rest of Your Sentence Clear and Precise Know How to Punctuate

CHAPTER 5 The SAT Reading Test

The Core Analytical Reading Skills The Three Key Questions The Three Secondary Questions Advanced SAT Reading Techniques

CHAPTER 6 The SAT Essay: Analyzing Arguments

Understand the Analytical Task Use the “Three-Pass Approach” Organize Your Thoughts Write the Essay Sample Essay

CHAPTER 7 The SAT Math Test: The Heart of Algebra

Working with Expressions Working with Linear Equations Working with Inequalities and Absolute Values Working with Linear Systems

CHAPTER 8 The SAT Math Test: Problem Solving and Data Analysis

Working with Data Working with Rates, Ratios, Percentages, and Proportions Working with Tables of Data Working with Graphs of Data

CHAPTER 9 The SAT Math: Advanced Mathematics

Understanding Functions Working with Quadratics and Other Polynomials Working with Exponentials and Radicals Working with Rational Expressions

CHAPTER 10 The SAT Math: Additional Topics

Understanding Geometric Relationships Understanding Basic Trigonometry Understanding Complex Numbers

CHAPTER 11

Practice Test 1

Reading Test Writing and Language Test Math Test — No Calculator Math Test — Calculator Essay (optional) Answer Key Score Conversion Table Detailed Answer Key

Practice Test 2

Reading Test Writing and Language Test Math Test — No Calculator Math Test — Calculator Essay (optional) Answer Key Score Conversion Table Detailed Answer Key

Practice Test 3

Reading Test Writing and Language Test Math Test — No Calculator Math Test — Calculator Essay (optional) Answer Key Score Conversion Table Detailed Answer Key