Books in Barron's SAT series

Barron’s AP World History: Modern Premium is fully revised to align with the College Board changes for the May 2020 exam. You’ll get in-depth content review and 5 revised practice tests to help you feel prepared for the new test. This edition includes:Two full-length practice tests in the book with revised free-response questions.Three fully revised online practice tests, with updated multiple-choice questions to reflect time period changesComprehensive content review corresponding with the 4 time periods covered on the exam. Anything pre-1200 CE will fall under AP World History: Ancient and will not be on the May 2020 exam.Expert strategies for answering all question typesUnit shortcut charts and key concepts at the beginning of each chapter to help organize a better study plan

This test preparation manual presents a general overview of world history, treating it as an academic discipline and offering general study advice. Twenty-five study units review the entire scope of human history, summarizing:The emergence of early human communitiesThe development of agricultural societiesThe emergence of civilizationsGlobal exchange among peoplesThe development of industryGlobal demographic, economical, ecological, social, and cultural changesThe chronicle of the world's civilizations is reviewed to the present era. The manual concludes with two full-length model tests with all questions answered and explained.ONLINE PRACTICE TESTS: Students who purchase this book will also get access to one additional full-length online SAT World History test with all questions answered and explained. The online exam can be easily accessed by computer, tablet, and smartphone.

This completely revised edition reflects all of the new question types that will appear on the NEW SAT, scheduled to be administered in Spring 2016. This book contains:A diagnostic test and four full-length practice tests with all questions answered and explainedAn overview of the SAT, an explanation of the test's scoring method, and study adviceTest-taking tactics for the exam as a whole, and special strategies for each part of the testSubject reviews covering all of the sections on the new testDetailed instruction in writing the optional SAT essayAn optional CD-ROM that features additional full-length practice exams with automatic scoring and fully explained answers.

Updated to reflect the latest subject tests in Literature, this manual presents seven full-length practice tests, and two diagnostic tests. Students will also find:A review of the seven literary elements that form the basis for the testMaterials to help strengthen critical reading skills, expand vocabulary, and learn the literary termsHelp for overcoming distractions and regressions while taking the testPuzzles and games designed to increase interest and improve working memory, which research shows can improve reading comprehension test scoresThe manual can be purchased alone or with an optional CD-ROM that presents two additional full-length practice tests with answer explanations and automatic scoring.

This updated manual prepares students to pass either the Secondary School Admissions Test (SSAT) or the Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE), nationally administered tests used as admission requirements by many private secondary schools. Students can improve their test-taking skills by taking the book’s two practice SSAT exams or its two practice ISEE exams. All test questions are answered and explained. The book also includes extensive practice and review exercises in: Verbal skillsReading comprehensionAnalogies Essay writingMathematicsReview material is set up in a way that will help students recognize and pinpoint areas where they need more intensive study.

This updated edition provides a number of tools to help students succeed on the SAT Subject Test in U.S. History:A diagnostic test to help students pinpoint their strengths and weaknessesThree full-length practice tests with all questions answered and explainedTimelines at the start of each chapter highlighting key eventsTest-taking strategies and tips for answering multiple-choice questionsAn in-depth review of U.S. history, starting with European colonization of North America and covering major topics that include: the Civil War and Reconstruction, the Great Depression, important Supreme Court cases, and moreReview quizzes with answer explanations following every five chaptersThe manual can be purchased alone or with an optional CD-ROM that presents two additional full-length practice tests with automatic scoring and fully explained answers.

This best-selling guide from Barron's offers practical, proven test-taking strategies and preparation for the Advanced Placement test. This updated manual presents computer science test takers with:Three AP practice tests for the AP Computer Science A test, including a diagnostic testCharts detailing the scoring suggestions for each free-response questionAnswers and explanations for every test questionA subject review includes static variables, the List interface, enhanced for loops, the import statement, many questions on 2-dimensional arrays, and a detailed analysis of the binary search algorithm. The book reflects the fact that the ClassCastException and downcasting have been removed from the AP Java subset. The practice exams reflect the new free-response style used on recent AP exams.BONUS ONLINE PRACTICE TESTS: Students who purchase this book will also get FREE access to three additional full-length online AP Computer Science A tests with all questions answered and explained. These online exams can be easily accessed by smartphone, tablet, or computer.

Barron’s AP Art History with Online Tests is aligned with the College Board’s AP course and provides comprehensive review and practice for the exam.This edition includes:One diagnostic test and two full-length practice exams in the book with all questions answered and explainedTwo full-length online practice tests with answers and explanationsArt history review describing major artists and art movementsOnline flash cards to help students review required works of artAdditional chapters on art outside of the European traditionMultiple-choice questions and practice essays after every chapter

This manual opens with a diagnostic test that includes explained answers to help students pinpoint their math strengths and weaknesses. In chapters that follow, detailed topic reviews cover polynomial, trigonometric, exponential, logarithmic, and rational functions; coordinate and three-dimensional geometry; numbers and operations; data analysis, statistics, and probability. Six full-length model tests with answers, explanations, and self-evaluation charts conclude this manual. The manual can be purchased alone or with an optional CD-ROM that presents two additional full-length practice tests with answers, explanations, and automatic scoring.

This updated fourteenth edition concentrates on the SAT's Critical Reading section with exercises reflecting both SAT question types: sentence completion and reading comprehension. Exercises are divided according to three levels of increasing difficulty, labeled from A to C Features a helpful self-assessment test and three full-length Critical Reading practice tests All questions are answered and explained Students who can answer all level C questions are ready to excel on the actual exam The workbook also presents test-taking tips and an extensive vocabulary review.

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 essayThe manual can be purchased alone or with an optional CD-ROM that presents two additional full-length practice tests with automatic scoring and fully explained answers.

This newly revised edition of Barron's SAT Writing Workbook prepares students for both parts of the two-part Writing Test. It includes Advice on organizing ideas for an essay Instruction in drafting and editing an essay Guidance in completing the essay within the SAT's time limitation Multiple-choice questions with answers that test students' skills in correcting grammatical mistakes and improving poorly written sentences This workbook also offers five writing tests with complete answers, explanations, a list of and criteria for analyzing and scoring SAT written essays.