Acknowledgements |
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Foreword to the Fourth Edition |
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Introduction: Why Another SAT Book |
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This Book's Approach |
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PART I GENERAL TEST-TAKING ADVICE AND STRATEGIES |
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Chapter 1 What Is Math and Why Do I Need to Study It? |
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Why You Should Never Say "I Hate Math!" |
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Chapter 2 Test Preparation Strategies and Advice |
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How Too Much "Strategy" Can Be Hazardous to Your Performance |
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An Approach to Test Preparation |
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Do Calculators Really Help? |
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Problem Solving and Data Analysis |
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Final Tips for Better Learning |
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PART II SPECIFIC MATH TOPICS.TIPS FOR PROBLEM SOLVING, AND SAMPLE PROBLEMS |
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Chapter 3 Arithmetic Concepts |
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3.5 Reciprocal (of a Number) |
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3.6 Factors (of a Number) |
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3.8 Greatest Common Factor (GCF) |
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3.9 Common Multiples (of Two or More Numbers) |
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3.10 Least Common Multiple (LCM) |
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3.11 Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) |
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3.16 Directly Proportional Quantities |
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3.17 Inversely Proportional Quantities |
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3.26 The Fundamental Counting Principle |
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3.29 Distinguishable Permutations |
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4.11 Interpreting and Solving Equations/Inequalities |
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4.12 Cartesian Coordinate System |
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4.17 Graphical Representation of Inequalities |
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5.17 Equilateral Triangle |
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5.37 Area of a Sector and Arc Length |
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6.3 Degrees to Radians Conversion |
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6.4 Trigonometric Functions |
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6.5 Miscellaneous Identities |
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6.6 Pythagorean Identities |
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Chapter 7 Miscellaneous Topics |
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7.1 Average/Arithmetic Mean |
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7.6 Probability and Compound Events |
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7.7 Elements of Statistics |
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Chapter 8 Problems by Degree of Difficulty and Type |
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8.1 Easy Problems; Multiple Choice |
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8.2 Easy Problems; Open-Ended |
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8.3 Medium Problems; Multiple Choice |
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8.4 Medium Problems; Open-Ended |
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8.5 Hard Problems; Multiple Choice |
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8.6 Hard Problems; Open-Ended |
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Chapter 9 Solutions to Problems in Chapter 8 |
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Chapter 10 Additional Problems |
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Chapter 11 Solutions to Problems in Chapter 10 |
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Chapter 13 Solutions to Mind Games |
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Sample Test 2 Solution Key |
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Conclusion |
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Appendix A |
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Appendix B Solutions to On Your Own Problems |
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References |
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About the Author |
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Common Core State Standards Alignment |
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