Test prep, SAT

[bettyandbob]

I'm looking for test prep my son can do on his own. He usually does well on standardized tests, but has some weakness in critical reading portions of these tests. What's worked for you with home test prep, book, video or electronic based?

 

Thanks

[Michelle in AL]

The big blue book from College board has some actual past tests in it.

 

We take a complete test, timed. Doesn't have to be in one sitting. This is our diagnostic for what sections need to be worked on.

 

For reading, the more you read the better you are. We assign about 45min-1hr reading per day. Literature from the 1800s is good, due to the higher level vocab.

 

I like Barron's workbooks that are reading specific.

http://www.amazon.com/Barrons-SAT-Critical-Reading-Workbook/dp/0764141953/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1283098348&sr=8-1

[Michelle in AL]

Also, taked a couple timed tests per week. We just actually do 2 sections per week, say reading and english.

[RENEEinVA]

My dd is using the College Board SAT prep book as well. She studies approximately 15-30 minutes a day, depending upon the schedule for the day. She has already taken a practice test so she knows what she needs to work on. She will take a practice test every month or two until the actual test date next fall. She is also taking the PSAT in Oct. Also, the SAT Question of the Day from the College Board website is good practice as well.

[Kareni]

Here's an older thread on reading comprehension.

 

Regards,

Kareni