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sample web Resources
ACT: A Student Site for ACT Test Takers
www.actstudent.org/index.html
Register for the test, take a sample test, get tips.
Sparknotes ACT Test Prep
www.sparknotes.com/testprep/books/act/
A nice overview of most everything you should know about the ACT & take a free diagnostic test or check out the message boards.
sample PRINT Resources
 Barron’s Pass Key to the ACT Assessment Test
(378.1662 ACT 2004)
Includes two full-length model tests, as well as advice for preparing for the new ACT Writing Test. Subject reviews cover English, Math, Reading and Science Reasoning.
 Cracking the ACT
(378.1662 ACT 2005)
Includes sample practice tests, prep for the essay section, helpful tips & strategies.
 How to Prepare for the ACT
(378.1662 ACT 2004)
A comprehensive guide for tackling the ACT. Includes tips, skill enhancement, practice tests & more.
 The Procrastinator’s Guide to the ACT
(378.1662 ACT 2005)
Concentrates on strategies to help you score more points in each section and learn how to avoid making costly mistakes.
 The Real ACT Prep Guide: The Only Official Prep Guide from the Makers of the ACT
(378.1662 ACT 2005)
Looks at the test format, reviews essential English, math, reading & science, gives 3 practice tests, & more.
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AP Preparation Center
www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/ap/prep.html
Includes testing tips, practice questions, course descriptions & other helpful info.
Sparknotes AP Information Center
www.sparknotes.com/testprep/ap/
Take free diagnostic tests for: Biology, Calculus, Chemistry, English Language & History.
sample PRINT Resources
 Peterson’s AP Chemistry
(378.1662 AP CHEM 2005)
Review chem topics, learn score-boosting strategies & sharpen your skills on the three full-length practice tests.
 AP English Language and Composition
(378.1662 AP LIT 2005)
Get a higher score! Lots of questions with detailed explanations, tips & strategies & practice tests.
 5 Steps to a 5: AP Physics B&C
(378.1662 AP PHYSICS 2005)
Reviews important material, highlights important facts &
vocabulary, gives tips from successful students, offers sample tests.
 AP U.S. Government & Politics
(378.1662 AP US GOV 2005)
Practice questions, detailed answer explanations, strategies & complete practice tests.
 AP U.S. History: An Apex Learning Guide
(378.1662 AP US HIST 2005)
Covers the colonial to the modern era. Includes concept review, strategies & tips, practice questions & 2 full-length sample tests.
 AP World History: An Apex Learning Guide
(378.1662 AP WRLD HIS 2005)
From prehistory to the 21st century, tons of practice questions, tips & strategies, the ins & outs of the test & practice tests.
 5 Steps to a 5. AP Spanish Language
(378.1662 LAV 2002)
Follows 5 steps: develop a study plan; build knowledge; hone test-taking skills; improve strategies; and foster the confidence students need to ace the tests. Includes practice tests, tips, etc.
 5 Steps to a 5. AP Statistics
(378.1664 HIN 2004)
Highlights important facts/concepts, offers links to valuable online resources, & features sample tests.
 CliffsAP Biology
(570 PAC)
Reviews key concepts & topics, gives detailed answer
explanations, offers tips & strategies, as well as practice tests.
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Sample web Resources
PSAT Preparation Center
www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/psat/prep.html
Includes sample questions, testing tips, & information to help you increase your PSAT score.
Sample PRINT Resources:
 Barron’s Pass Key to the PSAT/NMSQT
(378.1662 PSAT 2004)
Includes two full-length model tests. Subject reviews cover Verbal Reasoning, Math Reasoning and Writing Skills.
 The New PSAT
(378.1662 PSAT 2004)
Strategies, in-depth practice & 3 realistic practice tests with detailed answer explanations.
 Cracking the PSAT
(378.1662 PSAT 2006)
Test your critical reading, math problem-solving & writing skills. Includes 2 complete PSAT tests with answers & explanations.
 Kaplan PSAT
(378.1662 PSAT 2006)
Everything you need to get a good score for the PSAT.
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Sample web Resources
Free SAT1 Prep
www.freesat1prep.com
Mainly tips for preparing and taking the SAT. Also includes a few sample questions.
How SATs Work
http://people.howstuffworks.com/sat.htm
Gives an overview of the SAT I & II, how they work, what to
expect, etc.
SAT Preparation Center
www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/sat/prep_one/prep_one.html
Includes a free mini-practice test, review questions, test-taking tips, online registration for SAT tests & info about the new SAT.
Take SAT
www.takesat.com
Explores different types of SAT questions, gives sample mini-tests, includes 1,000 words of vocabulary & includes sample grammar questions for the new SAT 2005 test. Note: You can take the sample tests for free, but any in-depth explanations of the answers requires paid registration.
Sparknotes The New SAT Information Center:
www.sparknotes.com/testprep/newsat/
Tons of strategies & info to help you ace the SAT.
Sample ESSAY SITES
5 Ways to Write a Great Essay on the New SAT
http://encarta.msn.com/college_article_NewSAT5tips/ 5_Ways_to_Write_a_Great_Essay_on_the_New_SAT.html
Offers quick tips & links to the Princeton Review.
Free SAT Essay Prep
www.freesatessayprep.com
Teacher & author offers lots of advice & tips for writing an
excellent essay for the SAT.
The Essay
www.sparknotes.com/testprep/books/newsat/powertactics/essay/
Strategies, concepts, mistakes to avoid & more for creating a
top-notch SAT essay.
Sample PRINT Resources
 Cracking the New SAT: 2005 ed.
(378.1662 SAT 2005)
Princeton Review has updated their new guide for the New SAT test. Includes tips, sample practice tests, detailed explanations & examples & more.
 Hot Words for the SAT (2nd Ed.) (Barron’s)
(378.1662 SAT 2004)
This revised edition presents 35 lessons that include a total of 365 words frequently appearing on SAT exams. It includes memory tips, words in context, style analogies and review exercises.
 Kaplan’s New SAT Writing Workbook
(378.1662 SAT 2004)
Focuses on the Writing section for the New SAT. It includes three writing tests, answer explanations, practice questions and more.
 Kaplan’s New SAT 2400 Advanced Prep for Advanced Students (378.1662 SAT 2004)
Especially designed for those who want the most grueling preparation in their pursuit of a perfect score. It covers the toughest material likely encountered. Addresses all test subjects, including practice tests. Doesn’t include prep for SAT II – U.S. History.
 The Official SAT Study Guide: For the New SAT
(378.1662 SAT 2004)
From College Board, this guide has practice tests and reviews concepts & test-taking approaches.
 Peterson’s New Math SAT Workbook
(378.1662 SAT 2005)
Includes tons of practice problems & tips to help you blaze through the math portion of the SAT.
 SAT Perfect Score: 7 Secrets to Raise Your Score
(378.1662 SAT 2003)
Based on a study of students who achieved perfect SAT scores, this guide attempts to cull their secrets. It is not a test exam book but rather brings together the results of interviews with the students, insights from their parents, statistical analysis and exclusive College Board data.
 SAT Vocabulary Express – Word Puzzles to Decode the New SAT (378.1662 SAT 2004)
Just memorizing words without really understanding them won’t pay off so well when it comes time for the SAT. These word puzzle games are much more fun and help you know the words inside out.
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Sample web Resources
SAT Subject Tests Learning Center
www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/sat/lc_two.html
Tips, strategies & sample questions for the SAT II, with links to sites to help you brush up on your subject knowledge.
Sparknotes SAT II Information Center
www.sparknotes.com/testprep/sat2/
Get complete “books” for SAT subject tests on: Biology, Chemistry, U.S. History, Math & Physics. Check out the message boards to discuss the tests.
Sample PRINT Resources
 Cracking the SAT U.S. & World History Subject Tests
(378.1662 SAT 2005-06)
Tips, strategies & full-length practice tests.
 Cracking the SAT Chemistry Subject Test
(378.1662 SAT CHEM 2005-06)
Tips, strategies & full-length practice tests.
 SAT Subject Test: Literature
(378.1662 SAT LIT 2005-06)
Practice tests, detailed explanations, concept reviews, strategies & tips to help you score higher.
 How to Prepare for the SAT II: Math Level IC
(378.1662 SAT MATH 2005)
Brush up with the subject review, get an overview of the test & take a sample test.
 Cracking the SAT Math Subject Test
(378.1662 SAT MATH 2005-06)
Tips, strategies & full-length practice tests.
 SAT Subject Test: Physics
(378.1662 SAT PHYSICS 2005-06)
Practice questions, detailed explanations, tips & strategies, and
3 full-length practice tests.
 SAT Subject Test: Spanish
(378.1662 SAT SPANISH 2005-06)
Practice questions, detailed explanations, tips & strategies, and 5 full-length practice tests.
 Real SAT II: Subject Tests
(378.1664 REA 2002)
Practice on real questions from actual tests. Get tips & strategies from the test makers.
 SAT II: World History
(378.1664 SAT 2004)
Review important concepts, get strategies & tips, & try 3 full-length practice tests, with detailed answer explanations.
 Spark Notes: Practice Tests for the SAT II Biology
(378.1664 SPA 2003)
Get test-taking strategies & study methods. Includes 3 complete tests, with detailed answer explanations.
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WEBSITES TO HELP YOU STUDY
MEGA-SITES
B.J. Pinchbeck's Homework Helper
http://school.discovery.com/homeworkhelp/bjpinchbeck/
More than 700 helpful links organized by topic.
Homework Spot
www.homeworkspot.com
Lots of sites & resources to help you bone up on most subjects.
InfoPlease Homework Help
www.infoplease.com/homework/
Links & tools for school work.
Multnomah Co. Library's Homework Center
www.multcolib.org/homework/
Find tons of links on tons of topics.
MATH
Ask Dr. Math: High School
http://mathforum.org/library/drmath/drmath.high.html
Gives the answers to lots of high school math questions. Includes a topic index. You can either browse or search by keyword.
Web Math
www.webmath.com
Gives sample help with problems in Algebra, Trigonometry, Calculus, Geometry & basic math.
READING
Beaverton City Library TeenSpot Reads & Reviews
www.beavertonlibrary.org/teens/reviews/
We have tons of great booklists with titles to enjoy & help you improve your reading comprehension, vocab, etc.
Outstanding Books for the College Bound
www.ala.org/ala/yalsa/booklistsawards/outstandingbooks/
outstandingbooks.htm
Lots of titles to help you gain an edge for college (& all those tests).
VOCABULARY
Dictionary.com
http://dictionary.reference.com/
Dictionaries, language resources, word games, word-of-the-day & more.
Vocabulary University
www.vocabulary.com
Hokey but helpful vocab games & puzzles to help increase your word power.
WRITING
Online Writing Lab
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/handouts/index2.html
Handouts on everything from general writing help to grammar & spelling.
Paradigm Online Writing Assistant
www.powa.org/
Great info & tips for writing well. Includes good focus on writing different kinds of essays.
SERIES TO HELP YOU STUDY
The library has lots of resources to help you hone your skills & knowledge on almost any subject. Brush up by looking for resources such as these series. We’ve included a couple sample titles for each series. You can search the online catalog to find more titles/series. You can also browse the topic area (examples: Geometry = 516s, Chemistry = 540s) to find additional useful titles.
 Cliffs Quick Review series
Geometry (516.2 KOH 2001)
Trigonometry (516.24 KAY)
 Cliffs Study Solver series
Spanish II (468.2421 STE 2004)
Algebra II (512 STE 2004)
 Easy Way series
Chinese the Easy Way (495.1 WIL)
Biology the Easy Way (570 EDW 2000)
American History the Easy Way (973 KEL 2003)
 Get Wise series
Get Wise! Mastering Spelling Skills (421.54 BAR 2003)
Get Wise! Mastering Writing Skills (808.042 BAR 2002)
 McGraw-Hill Demystified series
Math Word Problems Demystified (510 BLU 2005)
Calculus Demystified (515 KRA 2003)
Physics Demystified (530 GIB 2002)
 Painless series (Barrons)
Painless Math Word Problems (510.76 ABR)
Painless Writing (808.042 STR)
 Princeton Review Smart series
Word Smart: Building an Educated Vocabulary (428.1 ROB)
Grammar Smart: A Guide to Perfect Usage (428.2 GRA)
 Schaum’s Outline series
Schaum’s Outline of Theory & Problems of Applied Physics (530 BEI 2004)
Beginning Chemistry (540 GOL 2005)
 Teach Yourself Books series
Teach Yourself English Grammar (428.24 SHE 2003)
Teach Yourself Trigonometry (516.22 ABB)
Teach Yourself 101 Key Ideas, Chemistry (540 SCO)
Remember: Whenever you need help, ask a Teen Services Librarian!
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