Hatch
ISBN:
978-0-470-54873-8
Paperback
528 pages
June 2010
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A real-world guide to mastering Catholic high school entrance exams Are you planning to attend a Catholic high school? Do you need a fast and effective way to prepare for the HSPT, TACHS, and COOP exams? With six full sample tests, up-to-date questions, and a comprehensive review of the basics in each category you'll encounter, Catholic High School Entrance Exams For Dummies is your ticket to test-taking success. -
Gear up for the big day — find out how schools use your score, register for the exam you're supposed to take, and review a list of what you'll need -
Be victorious over vocabulary, grammar, and usage — discover the types of verbal questions you'll face on your exam -
Master analogies and reading comprehension — figure out the relationships in analogies and put together a planned approach to reading and understanding passages -
Ace arithmetic and win at word problems — get an overview of basic math concepts and learn how to approach and solve different types of word problems -
Overcome obstacles with algebra and geometry — demystify these often-intimidating subjects with easy-to-understand explanations for working with variables, lines and angles, and more -
Test your skills — take six practice tests complete with answer keys and thorough explanations of the answers Open the book and find: -
An introduction to the exams -
Ways to handle pre-exam jitters -
What to bring on exam day (and what to leave at home) -
Tactics for learning new words -
A breakdown of analogy questions -
The parts of speech -
Tips on reasoning your way through logic questions -
Coverage of arithmetic, algebra, and geometry -
Pointers for deciphering quantitative relationships -
Common pitfalls to avoid Learn to: -
Boost your scores on the HSPT, TACHS, and COOP -
Sharpen your test-taking skills with six full-length exams -
Review key verbal and math concepts -
Maximize your opportunity to attend the Catholic high school of your choice
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