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The Visual Thesaurus and the SAT
Demonstrate strategies for tackling unfamiliar vocabulary words in preparation for the SAT. Using Visual Thesaurus computer software, middle and high schoolers interpret contextual clues, solve sample sentence completion questions, and...
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Vocabulary 15 Practice Quiz
Focus on some difficult vocabulary words that begin with f, g, and h. First, match the 10 vocabulary words to their definitions, and then decide which sentence each vocabulary word best completes. Example words include furtive,...
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Challenges of the new SAT
High schoolers write a news feature about the changes of the SAT and how students can best cope with them. High schoolers respond to several questions addressing the new SAT. Students research about the changes in the test, and high...
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Preparing for the New SAT
Read the College Board's explanation of changes in the SAT for 2005, including essay and grammar questions, use College Board's suggestions for ways to study, practice sample questions, and explore other sites with practice tests.
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SAT Problem Solving Practice Test 06
In this SAT worksheet, students solve 10 multiple choice questions. Students find ratios, integer relationships, prime numbers, etc.
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SAT Problem Solving Practice Test 08
In this problem solving worksheet, high schoolers answer 10 multiple choice SAT practice problems. Students find the area of circles, slope of a line, solve absolute value inequalities, etc.
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SAT Grid Ins Practice Test 09
In this SAT practice instructional activity, students solve 10 grid in problems. Students find surface area, slope, mean, factors, etc.
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SAT Problem Solving Practice Test 02
In this problem solving worksheet, students solve a variety of problems. Problems include topics such as rate, time, similar figures, volume, and functions. This one-page worksheet contains ten multiple-choice problems. ...
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Misused Verbs: Sit/Sat/Set
In this misused verbs worksheet, learners insert the words sit, sat, or set into the sentences. Students complete 10 sentences total on this worksheet.
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SAT Grid Ins Practice Test 3
In this SAT grid in worksheet, students solve 10 practice SAT type problems. Students determine average, volume of prisms, sum of angles, etc.
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SAT Identification of Sentence Errors Practice Tests
In this identification of sentence errors worksheet, students choose the answer that best corrects the grammatical errors in each sentence. Students have 10 minutes to answer 15 questions in this SAT practice worksheet.
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SAT Sentence Completion Practice Test 08
In this sentence completion activity, students choose the answer that best completes the sentence. Students have 10 minutes to complete 12 questions in this SAT practice activity.
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SAT Sentence Completion Practice Test 10
In this sentence completion practice test, students choose the word that best completes each sentence. Students have 10 minutes to answer 12 questions in this SAT practice worksheet.
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SAT Reading Comprehension Practice Test 01
In this SAT reading comprehension worksheet, students read an excerpt from a book and answer comprehension questions. Students answer 7 questions and submit their answers in this SAT practice worksheet.
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SAT Wordsearch
For this literacy worksheet, students find the vocabulary words that are used on the SAT exam and the answers are found at the bottom of the page.
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SAT Vocabulary Scramble
For this literacy worksheet, students unscramble the words and fill in the blanks with the correct spelling related to the subject of the SAT testing.
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SAT Vocab Word Search Puzzle
For this literacy worksheet, students find the words that are in the word search puzzle that focus upon the vocabulary that is from the topic of test preparation.
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SAT Vocab #2 Word Search Puzzle
In this literacy worksheet, students find the words that are in the word search puzzle that focus upon the challenges of SAT vocabulary.
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Aaaaa! I um at the Doctor
Pupils identify and interpret the short vowel sound a = /a/ and the sound aaa. They say a tongue twister together as a class stretching the /a/ at the beginning of the words and identify an illustration to go with each word. Finally,...
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Poetry as a Means of Redemption and Reflection
Eleventh graders read poetry for homework and discuss it during class. They participate in poetry readings and decide who the speakers are in the poems.
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American Youth Policy Forum: Thinking About Tests and Testing [Pdf]
A comprehensive primer in assessment literacy that seeks to raise awareness of key aspects about tests and testing issues. Explains essential statistical terms associated with testing (mean, modes, medians, distribution, dispersion,...
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Super Kids: Vocabulary Builder
Pick your grade level and learn a word a day to build your vocabulary. Includes PSAT and SAT Vocabulary Preparation. iPhone and iPad apps are available for a small fee.
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Graduate Educational Information Service: Test Prep Review
Contains great information to help students prepare for many national standardized tests, including the SAT, PSAT, ACT, GED, and many others. Along with tips and strategies, there are a number of free practice tests.
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Npr: Students Across u.s. Take New Sat
Article reports on the residesigned SAT exam.