Barron's Shsat: Specialized High Schools Admissions Test (Barron's: The Leader in Test Preparation) - Softcover

Zimmerman M.A., Lawrence; Kessler, Gilbert; Villeponteaux M.A., Anne

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0764136488 ISBN 13: 9780764136481

Publisher: Barrons Educational Series, 2008

Synopsis

Updated to reflect the most recent actual tests, this new edition of the SHSAT manual prepares eighth grade academic achievers for the competitive test that qualifies them to enter New York City's Specialized High Schools. The schools include the Bronx High School of Science, Brooklyn Technical High School, and Stuyvesant High School. The manual presents approximately 600 problems with answers and detailed solutions. Also included are three full-length practice SHSAT tests, four half-length tests, a set of Math Diagnosers that will help identify and correct student weaknesses, and a series of Skillbuilders that specifically focus on each of the SHSAT's sections. Solutions are given for all problems. Students will also profit from the book's practice exercises for the test's Logical Reasoning section, as well as the authors' recommended study tips and test-taking advice.Book Details:Format: PaperbackPublication Date: 2/1/2008Pages: 336

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Preparation for the test that qualifies you for admission to one of New York Cityâ??'s academically demanding Specialized High Schools: Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts; Bronx High School of Science; Brooklyn Latin School; Brooklyn Technical High School; High School for Mathematics, Science and Engineering at City College; High School of American Studies at Lehman College; Queens High School for the Sciences at York College; Staten Island Technical High School; and Stuyvesant High School

Three full-length practice SHSAT tests and four half-length tests are presented with solutions for all problems

A set of Math Diagnosers will help you identify and correct your math weaknesses

Practice exercises will help you excel on the SHSAT's Logical Reasoning section

About this edition

• Publisher: Barrons Educational Series
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0764136488
• ISBN 13: 9780764136481
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 336