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Black, Christopher and Anestis, Mark. McGraw-Hill Education SAT 2016 Edition. New York: McGraw-Hill Education, 2015.

McGraw-Hill Education SAT 2016 Edition

Authors: Christopher Black and Mark Anestis

Published:  November 2015 Pages: 784

eISBN: 9780071843454 | ISBN: 9780071843447
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  • Cover
  • 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)
  • 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
  • Practice Test 2