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Boost your SAT prep with Barron's SAT Vocabulary Flashcards, which include 500 frequently tested words that have appeared in recent SAT reading passages and critical reading questions.Each flashcard includes:The target vocabulary word, along with a guide to its pronunciation and antonymsThe word’s definition, synonyms, and an example sentence that uses the wordCards are arranged alphabetically in the box, with an extra place-marker card you can use to gauge your word-learning progress. With the enclosed metal key-ring-style card holder, you can arrange cards in any order for on-the-go study sessions.This vocabulary-building flashcard set helps students review words they might already know, as well as to master unfamiliar words they are likely to encounter both on the SAT and in their college courses.

Barron’s 500 Flash Cards of American Sign Language feature full-color photos with brief descriptions to help you learn practical signs for everyday usage. This set is ideal for students, teachers, or anyone who is interested in learning American sign language. Photos appear on the front of each card with meanings, brief descriptions of hand and arm motions, and related words on the back of each card. Where appropriate, the photos include directional arrows that show hand or arm movements. These cards also show the correct formations of hand shapes and facial expressions to eliminate any possible confusion regarding intended word meanings.Each card has a hole in one corner to accommodate a metal ring included with the boxed set, so you can rearrange the cards in any way you want to study. You can review signs that you have difficulty identifying, or group signs together to form different sentences of your own.

Barron’s SAT Subject Test: Math Level 2 with Online Tests features full-length practice tests with brand new questions, additional online practice, and updated content review.This edition features:Six full-length practice tests in the book with new questions and detailed answer explanationsTwo full-length online practice tests with automatic scoringUpdated content review, particularly of rational functions and conic sections, with clear examples and explanationsDiagnostic test and self-evaluation charts help identify areas of improvementAll chapters have been fully updated and include clear examples, explanations, and practice exercisesScoring rubrics to determine raw and scaled scoresOverview of the exam, information about calculator use and scoring, and tips to increase your scoreContent review covers several types of functions; transformations and symmetry; conic sections; polar coordinates; three-dimensional geometry; counting; complex numbers; matrices; sequences and series; vectors; statistics; probability; and much more.

The updated edition of Barron's SAT Subject Test: Chemistry includes:A full-length diagnostic test with explained answersFour practice tests that reflect the actual SAT Subject Test ChemistryAll questions answered and explainedDetailed reviews covering all test topicsAppendixes, which include the Periodic Table; important equation, constant, and data tables; and a glossary of chemistry termsBoth teachers and test-taking students have praised earlier editions of this manual for its wealth of well-organized detail. Subject reviewed include the basics—matter, energy, scientific method, and measurements; atomic structure and the periodic table; bonding; chemical formulas; gases and laws; stoichiometry; liquids, solids, and phase changes; chemical reactions and thermochemistry; chemical reactions; chemical equilibrium; acids, bases, and salts; oxidation-reduction; carbon and organic chemistry; and the laboratory.ONLINE PRACTICE TESTS: Students who purchase this book or package will also get access to two additional full-length online SAT Chemistry subject tests with all questions answered and explained.

Barron’s AP Biology Premium: With Five Practice Tests is revised to reflect all upcoming changes to the AP Biology course and the May 2020 exam. You’ll get the in-depth content review and practice tests you need to fully prepare for the exam.This edition features:Two full-length practice exams in the book that follow the content and style of the revised AP Biology exam with detailed answer explanations for all questionsThree full-length online practice tests with detailed answer explanations for all questionsA fully revised introduction that covers the new exam format, including the exam sections, the question types, the number of questions per section, and the amount of time allotted per sectionHelpful test-taking tips and strategies throughout the book, plus icons that designate sections with particularly helpful background information to know19 comprehensive review chapters that cover all of the major topic areas that will be tested on the exam (including the Cell Cycle, Photosynthesis, Heredity, and much more)End-of-chapter practice questions that reinforce the concepts reviewed in each chapterAppendices (with key measurements that you should be familiar with) as well as a glossary of key terms and definitions

Barron’s SAT Subject Test: Biology E/M with Online Tests features full-length practice exams in the book and online, plus in-depth review of all topics on the test. Practice tests match the actual exam in format and degree of difficulty.This edition includes:Two full-length practice tests in the book with answers and explanationsTwo full-length online practice tests with answers and explanationsOne diagnostic test to help pinpoint strengths and weaknessesMore than 350 additional practice questions with answersA test overview and an extensive subject review of all topics covered on the exam

This updated guide offers content and test questions based on the most recent version of the AP Psychology course objectives. Our latest edition includes:Three full-length practice exams: one diagnostic test and two full-length practice testsComprehensive answer explanations for all questionsA review of all AP test topics, including research methods, the biological basis of behavior, and treatment of disordersAn abnormal psychology chapter completely overhauled to reflect the latest changes to the DSM-5Fifteen additional multiple-choice practice questions for each unit with explained answersAn analysis of the test's essay section with a sample essayBONUS ONLINE PRACTICE TESTS: Students who purchase this book will also get FREE access to three additional full-length online AP Psychology tests with all questions answered and explained. These online exams can be easily accessed by smartphone, tablet, or computer.

Barron’s AP Computer Science A is completely up-to-date for the May 2020 exam changes. The course outline and free response questions reflect updates to the topics breakdown and free-response section. You’ll get the key content review, practice tests, and effective strategies you need to be prepared for the exam. This edition features:Five full-length practice tests, including three onlineOne diagnostic test to help you determine which sections you need to focus onSpecific strategies for the AP Computer Science A examComprehensive content reviewGlossary of useful computer terms

Barron's SAT Subject Test Physics is updated to reflect the current exam and features three full-length practice tests along with detailed content review and expert tips to help students improve their score.This edition includes:One diagnostic test to help students determine their strengths and weaknessesThree full-length practice tests in the book, which reflect the most recent actual tests in length, subject matter, and degree of difficultyOne full-length practice test onlineAnswers and explanations for all questionsSelf-assessment guides after each test so students can measure their progressExtensive subject review covering all topics on the test, including mechanics, electricity and magnetism, waves and optics, thermodynamics, and more

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. The new eighth edition of Barron’s 501 Spanish Verbs shows students, travelers, and adult learners exactly how to use the 501 most common and useful Spanish verbs in all 15 tenses and moods. Fluency in Spanish starts with knowledge of verbs, and the authors provide clear, easy-to-use guidance. Each verb is listed alphabetically in easy-to-follow chart form—one verb per page with its English translation. 501 Spanish Verbs also includes:The 55 most essential Spanish verbs used in contextMore than 2,200 additional regular verbs conjugated like the book's 501 model verbsVerbs in idiomatic phrasesPassive and active voice formationsUpdated sentences demonstrating Spanish verb usage in all tensesExercises in Spanish verb usage with answersEven more entries in the English-Spanish verb index Information covering impersonal verbs, weather expressions, and moreOnline audio to help you review verb formation and usage

With Barron’s, learning algebra becomes fun. Painless Algebra defines algebraic terms, shows students how to avoid pitfalls in calculation, presents painless methods for understanding and graphing equations, and makes problem-solving fun.Geared toward middle school– and high school–level learners, Painless Algebra takes a lighthearted, humorous approach to learning vocab and is ideal for students who find it confusing, or who just need a little extra help.Students can test their learning progress with quizzes and “Brain Ticklers”, plus additional games online to challenge students, including Beat the Clock, a line match game, and a word scramble.The authors' main goal is to clear up confusion and pique interest by emphasizing the intriguing and often exciting ways in which students can put each subject to practical use.

We are pleased to introduce the most comprehensive study guide specifically created for the HSPT. The HSPT (High School Placement Test) is an entrance exam given to students applying to private secondary schools across the country. Unlike other books, this guide solely focuses on the skills, strategies, and practice necessary to be successful on the HSPT. This book features:Thorough breakdown and practice for each subtest of the exam: Verbal Skills, Quantitative Skills, Reading, Mathematics, and LanguageExamples reflecting every concept, question type, and format so students will be prepared and confident on test dayTwo full-length practice HSPT tests reflective of the most current content, with explanations and scoring rubrics to monitor student progress and improvementIndividual exam subtests for additional timed practice in specific exam areasDetailed answers and explanations for over 1,000 practice questionsVocabulary chapter dedicated to building the skills needed for the Verbal and Reading subtestsValuable test-taking strategies that reinforce key lessons for succeeding on the HSPTInside tips by an HSPT expert will give students the advantage over others they need to boost their percentile scores. Strategies and Practice for the HSPT will provide students with the skills and strategies needed to master test content, raise confidence, and succeed on test day.