TEST PREPARATION

 

Books for Teens

Catalyst
Catalyst
by Anderson, Laurie Halse.

Eighteen-year-old Kate, who sometimes chafes at being a preacher´s daughter, finds herself losing control in her senior year as she faces difficult neighbors, the possibility that she may not be accepted by the college of her choice, and an unexpected death.

Cheating lessons
Cheating lessons
by Cappo, Nan Willard.

When her team is announced as finalists in the state Classics Bowl contest, Bernadette suspects that cheating may have been involved.

How to prepare for the new SAT
How to prepare for the new SAT
by Green, Sharon

Starting in March 2005, the SATs have changed. This book with CD ROM and flashcards makes preparing easier than ever!

How to be school smart : super study skills
How to be school smart : super study skills
by James, Elizabeth

Provides tips on organizing your study space, organizing your time, handling homework, and getting a head start on tests.

New SAT strategies for super busy students : 10 simple steps (For students who don´t want to spend their whole lives preparing for the test)
New SAT strategies for super busy students : 10 simple steps (For students who don´t want to spend their whole lives preparing for the test)
by Kensler, Chris.

Learn how the SAT is structured, and how to attach each section!

Cliff's Quick Review: Algebra II
Cliff's Quick Review: Algebra II
by Kohn, Edward

CliffsNotes pinpoints the stuff you really need to know! Master the core algebraic concepts, and get the best possible grade!

The cheat
The cheat
by Koss, Amy Goldman

When Sarah gets her hands on the answers to the eighth-grade geography midterm and decides to share them with some other students, the consequences are far-ranging.

Surviving homework : tips from teens : real help from real kids : study secrets to cure your homework headaches
Surviving homework : tips from teens : real help from real kids : study secrets to cure your homework headaches
by Nathan, Amy

Tips from 300 top high school students for successfully handling homework and preparing for tests.

Big Mouth & Ugly Girl
Big Mouth & Ugly Girl
by Oates, Joyce Carol

When sixteen-year-old Matt is falsely accused of threatening to blow up his high school and his friends turn against him, an unlikely classmate comes to his aid.

What smart students know : maximum grades, optimum learning, minimum time
What smart students know : maximum grades, optimum learning, minimum time
by Robinson, Adam

Learn the art of efficient learning.

Words, words, words! : ready-to-use games and activities for vocabulary building, grades 7-12
Words, words, words! : ready-to-use games and activities for vocabulary building, grades 7-12
by Umstatter, Jack

Help building your vocabulary through games, puzzles and other activities.