Barron's Strategies and Practice for the NEW PSAT/NMSQT

Barron's Strategies and Practice for the NEW PSAT/NMSQT

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. 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 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.