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Barron's SHSAT: Specialized High School Admissions Test, 2nd Edition

Name: Barron's SHSAT: Specialized High School Admissions Test, 2nd Edition
Author: Larry Zimmerman M.A.
ISBN: 9780764136481

by Larry Zimmerman M.A., Gilbert Kessler, Anne Villeponteaux M.A.

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Overview

Updated to reflect the most recent actual tests, this new edition of the SHSAT manual prepares eighth grade academic achievers for the competitive test that qualifies them to enter New York City's Specialized High Schools. The schools include the Bronx High School of Science, Brooklyn Technical High School, and Stuyvesant High School. The manual presents approximately 600 problems with answers and detailed solutions. Also included are three full-length practice SHSAT tests, four half-length tests, a set of Math Diagnosers that will help identify and correct student weaknesses, and a series of Skillbuilders that specifically focus on each of the SHSAT's sections. Solutions are given for all problems. Students will also profit from the book's practice exercises for the test's Logical Reasoning section, as well as the authors' recommended study tips and test-taking advice.

Synopsis

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Preparation for the test that qualifies you for admission to one of New York City‚'s academically demanding Specialized High Schools: Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts; Bronx High School of Science; Brooklyn Latin School; Brooklyn Technical High School; High School for Mathematics, Science and Engineering at City College; High School of American Studies at Lehman College; Queens High School for the Sciences at York College; Staten Island Technical High School; and Stuyvesant High School

Three full-length practice SHSAT tests and four half-length tests are presented with solutions for all problems

A set of Math Diagnosers will help you identify and correct your math weaknesses

Practice exercises will help you excel on the SHSAT's Logical Reasoning section