Test Preparation Resources: Strategies for Students
The earliest evidence of standardized testing comes from ancient China, where imperial examinations covered music, archery and horsemanship, arithmetic, writing and knowledge of rituals and ceremonies. The standardized testing of today may not be as colorful, but the practice has become integral to academic success. Luckily, the modern student has access to a variety of test preparation resources on the Web.
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SAT Test Preparation
Composed of math, critical reading and writing sections, the SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test) is the most popular standardized test used for admission into colleges and universities in the United States. Use SAT test preparation sources on the Web to get prepared.
Insights for SAT Test Preparation
- A variety of SAT test preparation books are available. Web sites for these book publishers often provide supplemental materials.
Top Sites for SAT Test Preparation
College Board's
SAT Preparation Center is the official source for SAT information, including test dates and fees, registration and interpreting scores. In addition to sample questions, the site offers an official SAT practice test each year.
INeedAPencil.com
is designed by certified teachers and expert SAT tutors, and offers lessons and explanations for each type of SAT question. SAT test practice sessions give students a projected score and summary of performance.
Kaplan
has a free SAT quiz bank with more than 1,700 practice questions students can customize into tests at different levels of difficulty. After completing a quiz, students receive a comprehensive analysis of their performance in each subject.
Majortests.com's
SAT test preparation section offers free practice questions in math, critical reading, writing and vocabulary development, created by test-prep professionals.
PrepMe
has an interactive database with more than 3,000 questions in 24 categories. Select the topic, timer and number of questions to be answered in this easy-to-use SAT test preparation tool. Make sure to skip over the ads at the top of the page.
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