The College Panda's SAT Math


Book Description

For more sample chapters and information, check out http: //thecollegepanda.com/the-advanced-guide-to-sat-math/ This book brings together everything you need to know to score high on the math section, from the simplest to the most obscure concepts. Unlike most other test prep books, this one is truly geared towards the student aiming for the perfect score. It leaves no stones unturned. Inside, You'll Find: Clear explanations of the tested math concepts, from the simplest to the most obscure Hundreds of examples to illustrate all the question types and the different ways they can show up Over 500 practice questions and explanations to help you master each topic The most common mistakes students make (so you don't) A chapter completely devoted to tricky question students tend to miss A question difficulty distribution chart that tells you which questions are easy, medium, and hard A list of relevant questions from The Official SAT Study Guide at the end of each chapter A cheat sheet of strategies for all the common question patterns A chart that tells you how many questions you need to answer for your target score




The College Panda's ACT Essay


Book Description

For the new ACT essay (post-2015 ACT Writing section) This book is the only guide that gives you a proven battle-tested essay template that has been used on actual administrations of the ACT to get perfect scores of 36. This isn't just the 5-paragraph stuff that you read in every other book---I'll tell you exactly what words and sentences to use, and they work for any prompt. An actual copy of my perfect-scoring essay is included as proof. This essay was obtained through the ACT's Test Information Release service, which is available for the December, April, and June exams. Inside, you'll learn about: My Quest to Find what the ACT Graders want The 6 Elements of a Perfect Essay The Essay Template for any Prompt 6 Versatile Essay Examples You Can Use What to do When All Else Fails 8 Fatal Mistakes Students Make on the Essay Sample Essays to Official Prompts 10 High-Level Words You Can Use in Any Essay 5 Essay Prompts for Practice For more sample chapters and information, check out http: //thecollegepanda.com/books




The College Panda's SAT Writing


Book Description

A second edition fully updated for the current SAT (2018 and beyond) This book brings together everything you need to know for the SAT writing section, from the simplest to the most advanced grammar rule. Unlike most other test prep books, this one is truly geared towards the student aiming for the perfect score. It leaves no stones unturned. Inside, You'll Find: Clear explanations of all the tested SAT grammar rules, from the simplest to the most obscure Tons of examples to illustrate each question type and the different ways it can show up Hundreds of drills and practice questions to help you master the concepts The most common mistakes students make (so you don't make them) Three practice tests Fun illustrations Changes from the 1st edition include: Additional chapters on topics that have been added to the exam (faulty comparisons, pairs, singular plural noun inconsistency) An overview of the present perfect and past perfect tenses (with additional exercise questions) More tips, common traps, and examples in the "Topic, Conclusion, & Transition Sentences" chapter A completely revised "Odds & Ends" chapter now with two exercises (now encompasses question mark errors, point of view errors, and more) Removal of paragraph placement section and exercises (seemingly no longer tested) Fleshed out "Data Interpretation" chapter with tips and examples Removal of "Comparatives vs. Superlatives" chapter (not tested) An even easier to understand section on Dashes and Colons More strategies in the "Combining Sentences" chapter Fixes for all known typos in the 1st edition Improvements to the "Word Choice" chapter More answer explanations to questions that students have frequently asked about A handful of edits to the practice tests This is the most thorough SAT prep out there. For more sample chapters and information, check out http: //thecollegepanda.com/books




The College Panda's ACT Math Workbook


Book Description

The Perfect Companion to The College Panda's ACT Math: The Advanced Guide and Workbook Inside, you'll find: Over 400 additional ACT math practice questions grouped by topic so you can drill down on your weak areas Exercises on tough ACT-specific topics like trigonometry, visualizations, logarithms, ellipses, and matrices Answer explanations for all questions You won't find the practice exercises in this book anywhere else. Again, these are different questions than the ones you'll find in The College Panda's ACT Math: The Advanced Guide and Workbook. This is the most thorough ACT prep you'll ever find. For more sample chapters and information, check out http: //thecollegepanda.com/books




The College Panda's SAT Essay


Book Description

For the new SAT 2016 essay This book is the only guide that gives you a proven battle-tested essay template used by a perfect scorer on the New SAT. As a teacher, I took the New SAT myself and got a 1600 to bring you these insights. This isn't just the 5-paragraph stuff that you read in every other book---I'll tell you exactly what persuasive elements to look for and how to analyze them. My high-scoring essay from the May 2016 exam is included. I share everything: what I did right as well as the subtle things I initially missed. Here's what you'll learn inside: How the SAT Essay is Graded The 7 Elements of a Perfect Essay All the Rhetorical and Persuasive Elements You Need to Know The Essay Template You Can Use to Analyze Any Prompt The Narrate-Explain-Reiterate Pattern The Art of Quoting Seven Fatal Mistakes Students Make on the Essay Sample Essays to Official Prompts For more sample chapters and information, check out http: //thecollegepanda.com/books




Seberson Method: New SAT® Vocabulary Workbook


Book Description

Further your SAT vocabulary knowledge to get farther down the road to success This SAT vocabulary workbook helps students master more than 700 words that frequently appear in the SAT's reading, writing, and essay sections. The book's approach reflects changes made to the test in recent years, focusing on understanding vocabulary more than rote memorization. It's a modern workbook designed to give students the edge needed to improve their SAT scores. 145 short lessons—Each lesson features a theme to help contextualize vocabulary and concludes with a mini quiz to test understanding. Practical organization—Chapters focus on different elements of the SAT, including words for reading topics like history and science, transition words, and commonly confused words. Learning that lasts—With extra tips for retention, this focused approach works equally well for students who are taking the test in a week or in a year. Perfect for summer learning—This guide makes a great summer workbook for students planning to take the SAT this coming year who want to get a head start on studying before heading back to school. Get the ideal resource for students looking to master SAT vocabulary.




The College Panda's SAT Writing


Book Description

This book brings together everything you need to know to score high on the writing section, from the essay to the most advanced grammar rule. Unlike most other test prep books, this one is truly geared towards the student aiming for the perfect score and is itself written by a perfect scorer. It leaves no stones unturned.




The Official SAT Study Guide, 2018 Edition


Book Description

Review every skill and question type needed for SAT success – now with eight total practice tests. The 2018 edition of The Official SAT Study Guide doubles the number of official SAT® practice tests to eight – all of them created by the test maker. As part of the College Board's commitment to transparency, all practice tests are available on the College Board's website, but The Official SAT Study Guide is the only place to find them in print along with over 250 pages of additional instruction, guidance, and test information. With updated guidance and practice problems that reflect the most recent information, this new edition takes the best-selling SAT guide and makes it even more relevant and useful. Be ready for the SAT with strategies and up-to-date information straight from the exam writers. The Official SAT Study Guide will help students get ready for the SAT with: • 8 official SAT practice tests, written in the exact same process and by the same team of authors as the actual exam • detailed descriptions of the math and evidenced based reading and writing sections • targeted practice questions for each SAT question type • guidance on the new optional essay, including practice essay questions with sample responses • seamless integration with Official SAT Practice on Khan Academy




For the Love of ACT Science


Book Description

To really nail the Science section of the ACT standardized exam, you have to understand basic principles of science - experimentation, data collection, numerical and graphic data analysis, and how to develop conceptual conclusions. Who better to write the test prep book than an engineer who loves science? Michael Cerro uses his background as a chemical engineer, chess player, and highly-impactful ACT tutor with years of test prep experience to write a book that offers a new approach to ACT Test Prep rooted in: LOGIC. He brings together copious opportunities to practice with sample problems at each strategic lesson, using customized questions that feel just like the real test. Michael has an ability to create essential teaching moments on each page, as you walk through the book; and you may even have fun doing it!Above all, his love of the exam and of science ensure that anyone who uses this book - from teachers to tutors to students - will master the ACT Science section as well as gain a valuable understanding about the world of science that will be beneficial throughout life.




The College Panda's ACT English


Book Description

This book brings together everything you need to know to score high on the ACT English section, from comma rules to tough sentence ordering questions. It leaves no stones unturned. Inside you'll find: - Clear explanations of all the tested grammar rules, from the simplest to the most obscure - Tons of examples to illustrate each question type and the different ways it can show up - Hundreds of drills and practice questions to help you master the concepts - Tips and Strategies that will help any test-taker score higher - Three complete and realistic ACT English practice exams with explanations