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SSAT and ISEE Middle and Upper Level Prep 2020: 4 Practice Tests + Proven Strategies (2019)

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    KAPLAN) SSAT & ISEE Middle & Upper Our 80 years’ expertise = Your competitive advantage 4 Practice Tests + Proven Strategies Records Bureau, neither of which sponsor nor endorse this product. n Study

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    INIVYD) SSAT & ISEE Middle ber Level Prep 2020

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    SSAT* & ISEET Middle & Upper Level Prep 2020 For Private and Independent School Admissions KAPLAN) PUBLISHING New York

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    Table of Contents SSAT* & ISEEt Middle & Upper Level Prep 2020 Cover Title Page Copyright Information A Note to Students: Getting Started A Note to Parents: Getting Started How To Use This Book For any Test Changes or Late-Breaking Developments Part 1: SSAT Workshop Chapter 1: Inside the SSAT Ch. 1 I earning Objectives The SSAT Exam Scoring SmartPoints™ How to Register How the SSAT Differs from the ISEE Chapter 2: SSAT Analogies Ch. 2 I earning Objectives The Format Classic Bridges Kaplan 3-Step Method for Analogies Practice Predicting on Three-Term Analogies When You Get Stuck Practice Questions Practice Questions: Answers and Explanations Part 2: ISEE Workshop Chapter 3: Inside the ISEE Ch. 3 I earning Objectives The ISEE Exam Scoring SmartPoints™ How to Register

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    How the ISEE Differs from the SSAT Chapter 4: ISEE Sentence Completions Ch. 4 1 earning Objectives The Format Kaplan 4-Step Method for Sentence Completions Picking Up on Clues Picking Up on Clues: Answers and Explanations Tackling Hard Questions Practice Questions Practice Questions: Answers and Explanations Chapter 5: ISEE Quantitative Comparisons Ch. 5 I earning Objectives The Format Kaplan’s Strategies for Quantitative Comparisons Practice Questions Practice Questions: Answers and Explanations Part 3: Common Content for the SSAT and ISEE Chapter 6: SSAT and ISEE Mastery Ch. 6 Learning Objectives Test-Taking Skills Using the Test Structure to Your Advantage Approaching SSAT or ISEE Questions Managing Stress Chapter 7: Synonyms Ch. 7 I earning Objectives The Format Kaplan 3-Step Method for Synonyms Avoiding Pitfalls Vocabulary Techniques Practice Questions Practice Questions: Answers and Explanations Chapter 8: Reading Comprehension Ch. 8 Learning Objectives Reading on the SSAT and ISEE Kaplan 4-Step Method for Reading Comprehension Passage Types Reading Question Types

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    Common Incorrect Answer Choices Reading Strategies Reading Skills in Action Practice Questions Practice Questions: Answers and Explanations Chapter 9: The Essay Ch. 9 I earning Objectives Introduction to the Essay Differences between the SSAT & ISEE Essays Kaplan 4-Step Method for Writing Pacing Brainstorming in Action Show, Don’t Tell Just the Facts Practice Essays Practice Essays: Answers and Explanations Chapter 10: Introduction to SSAT and ISEE Math Ch. 10 Learning Objectives How to Approach SSAT or ISEE Math Kaplan 3-Step Method for Math Picking Numbers Backsolving Logic and SSAT Math Questions A Word about Calculators Chapter 11: Word Problems Ch. 11 I earning Objectives Introduction to Word Problems Translation Backdoor Strategies Symbolism Word Problems Word Problems with Formulas Roman Numeral Word Problems Practice Questions Practice Questions: Answers and Explanations Chapter 12: Arithmetic Ch. 12 I earning Objectives Definitions

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    The Order of Operations Rules for Divisibility Fractions and Decimals Exponents and Roots Powers of 10 and Scientific Notation Strange Symbolism and Terminology Practice Questions Practice Questions: Answers and Explanations Chapter 13: Algebra Ch. 13 1 earning Objectives Algebra Concepts Working with Equations Working with Inequalities Practice Questions Practice Questions: Answers and Explanations Chapter 14: Geometry and Measurement Ch. 14 1 earning Objectives Introduction to Geometry and Measurement Lines and Angles Triangles Quadrilaterals Circles Practice Questions Practice Questions: Answers and Explanations Chapter 15: Data Analysis and Probability Ch. 15 I earning Objectives Data Analysis Statistical Measures Percents Common Percent Equivalencies Ratios, Proportions, and Rates Probability Practice Questions Practice Questions: Answers and Explanations Part 4: [ earning Resources Chapter 16: Study Planning Kaplan Methods Cheat Sheet for the SSAT

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    Kaplan Methods Cheat Sheet for the ISEE Your Study Schedule Test Review Tracking Your Progress: SSAT Tracking Your Progress: ISEE Chapter 17: Managing Your Stress Ch. 17 1 earning Objectives Managing Your Stress The Week Before the Test The Days Just Before the Test The Night Before the Test The Morning of the Test During the Test After the Test Chapter 18: Verbal Wrap-Up Ch. 18 I earning Objectives Verbal Wrap-Up Strategy Review Synonyms Sentence Completions Analogies Reading Comprehension Practice Practice: Answers and Explanations Chapter 19: Verbal Reference Punctuation Grammar Style Root List Vocabulary List Chapter 20: Math Wrap-Up Ch. 20 Learning Objectives Math Wrap-Up Strategy Review Backsolving Picking Numbers Practice Practice: Answers and Explanations Chapter 21: 100 Essential Math Concepts

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    100 Essential Math Concepts Number Properties Number Operations and Concepts Divisibility Fractions and Decimals Percents Averages Ratios, Proportions, and Rates Possibilities and Probability Powers and Roots Absolute Value Algebraic Expressions Factoring Algebraic Expressions Solving Equations Functions Coordinate Geometry Lines and Angles Triangles—General Right Triangles Other Polygons Circles Solids Chapter 22: Writing Wrap-Up Ch. 22 1 earning Objectives Writing Wrap-Up Strategy Review Practice Part 5: SSAT Practice Tests and Explanations SSAT Test Overview Chapter 23: SSAT Upper/Middle Level Practice Test 1 How to Take This Practice Test SSAT Upper/Middle Level Practice Test 1: Answer Sheets The Writing Sample Section 1 Section 2 Section 3 Section 4 Section 5

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    Section 1: Answer Key Section 2: Answer Key Section 3: Answer Key Section 4: Answer Key Section 5: Answer Key The Writing Sample: Answers and Explanations Section 1: Answers and Explanations Section 2: Answers and Explanations Section 3: Answers and Explanations Section 4: Answers and Explanations Section 5: Answers and Explanations SSAT Upper/Middle Level Practice Test 1: Assess Your Strengths Chapter 24: SSAT Upper/Middle Level Practice Test 2 How to Take This Practice Test SSAT Upper/Middle Level Practice Test 2: Answer Sheet The Writing Sample Section 1 Section 2 Section 3 Section 4 Section 5 Section 1: Answer Key Section 2: Answer Key Section 3: Answer Key Section 4: Answer Key Section 5: Answer Key The Writing Sample: Answers and Explanations Section 1: Answers and Explanations Section 2: Answers and Explanations Section 3: Answers and Explanations Section 4: Answers and Explanations Section 5: Answers and Explanations SSAT Upper/Middle Level Practice Test 2: Assess Your Strengths Chapter 25: Scoring Your SSAT Practice Tests Scoring Your SSAT Practice Tests

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    Upper Level Scores Part 6: ISEE Practice Tests and Explanations ISEE Test Overview Chapter 26: ISEE Upper/Middle Level Practice Test 1 How to Take This Practice Test ISEE Upper/Middle Level Practice Test 1: Answer Sheets Section 1 Section 2 Section 3 Section 4 Section 5 Section 1: Answer Key Section 2: Answer Key Section 3: Answer Key Section 4: Answer Key Section 1: Answers and Explanations Section 2: Answers and Explanations Section 3: Answers and Explanations Section 4: Answers and Explanations Section 5: Answers and Explanations ISEE Upper/Middle Level Practice Test 1: Assess Your Strengths Chapter 27: ISEE Upper/Middle Level Practice Test 2 How to Take This Practice Test ISEE Upper/Middle Level Practice Test 2: Answer Sheet Section 1 Section 2 Section 3 Section 4 Section 5 Section 1: Answer Key Section 2: Answer Key Section 3: Answer Key Section 4: Answer Key Section 1: Answers and Explanations Section 2: Answers and Explanations Section 3: Answers and Explanations

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    Section 4: Answers and Explanations Section 5: Answers and Explanations ISEE Upper/Middle Level Practice Test 2: Assess your Strengths Chapter 28: Scoring Your ISEE Practice Tests Scoring Your ISEE Practice Tests Upper Level Scores

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    SSAT* is a registered trademark of the Secondary Admission Test Board, and ISEET and the ISEE logos are registered trademarks of the Educational Records Bureau, neither of which sponsor or endorse this product. This publication is designed to provide accurate and authoritative information in regard to the subject matter covered. It is sold with the understanding that the publisher is not engaged in rendering legal, accounting, or other professional service. If legal advice or other expert assistance is required, the services of a competent professional should be sought. ©2019 by Kaplan, Inc. Published by Kaplan Publishing, a division of Kaplan, Inc. 750 Third Avenue New York, NY 10017 All rights reserved under International and Pan-American Copyright Conventions. By payment of the required fees, you have been granted the non-exclusive, non-transferable right to access and read the text of this eBook on screen. No part of this text may be reproduced, transmitted, downloaded, decompiled, reverse engineered, or stored in or introduced into any information storage and retrieval system, in any form or by any means, whether electronic or mechanical, now known or hereinafter invented, without the express written permission of the publisher. ISBN: 978-1-5062-5960-4 Study.

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    A Note to Students: Getting Started Kaplan’s experience shows that the best SSAT and ISEE scores result from active and thorough preparation. We'll give you direction and focus for your training. We’ll teach you the specific skills that the test demands and the most effective strategies to help you improve your score. However, your effort is crucial to your success. The more time and effort you spend in preparing for the test, the higher the score you’ll earn. In your hands, you have the best test prep available for the SSAT and ISEE, admissions tests for private and independent schools. This book covers the Middle and Upper Levels of the SSAT and ISEE. This book is for: SSAT e Upper Level (for students currently in grades 8-11) e Middle Level (for students currently in grades 5-7) ISEE e Upper Level (for students currently in grades 8-11) e Middle Level (for students currently in grades 6 and 7)

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    This book is not for: SSAT e Elementary Level (for students currently in grades 3 and 4) ISEE e Lower Level (for students currently in grades 4 and 5) ® Primary Level (for students currently in grades 1-3) This book covers both the Middle and Upper Levels of the SSAT and ISEE— that means these two test levels span six grades! Depending on your current progress in school, you might find some questions too difficult. You should try your best to solve all of the questions, but do not be discouraged if you cannot. Other students in your age group will find these questions hard to solve as well. Keep in mind that your test will be scored in relation to other students your age; this should help relieve some pressure. Not every topic covered in this book applies equally to the test you will take. At the beginning of each chapter, there is a note indicating what test applies to each topic. Keep an eye out for these notes to guide you in your preparation, and skip those chapters that are not relevant. Ideally, you should take a couple of months to work through this book. That gives you enough time before Test Day to absorb the strategies thoroughly so that they become second nature during practice and on Test

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