Barron's New York City SHSAT: Specialized High Schools Admissions Test

by Lawrence Zimmerman M.A., Gilbert Kessler

Overview

This new edition of the SHSAT manual prepares eighth and ninth grade academic achievers for the competitive test that qualifies them to enter New York City’s Specialized High Schools. These schools include the Bronx High School of Science, Brooklyn Technical High School, and Stuyvesant High School, among others. The manual presents—

More than 600 problems with answers and detailed solutions

Three full-length practice tests, and four half-length tests with answers and complete solutions to all problems

A revised and expanded ninth grade math supplementary section

Math Diagnosers to help identify and correct student weaknesses

Test-taking techniques and study strategies to help students build confidence

Highlighted “Tips” and “Facts” boxes placed throughout the book

Skillbuilders that provide comprehensive preparation for each test section
The authors also provide a clear, detailed treatment of the test’s challenging Logical Reasoning section, which includes examples and practical problems.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781438001364
Publisher:	Barrons Educational Series
Publication date:	02/01/2013
Edition description:	Third Edition
Pages:	336
Sales rank:	562,815
Product dimensions:	8.30(w) x 10.70(h) x 0.60(d)
Age Range:	13 - 14 Years

Table of Contents

The Barron's Advantage


Preface

Inside the SHSAT


Introduction


Diagnostic Test: Minitest 1 with Answer Explanations

Test-Taking Techniques, Strategies, and Skillbuilders


General Advice


Skillbuilder A: Scrambled Paragraphs


Skillbuilder B: Logical Reasoning


Skillbuilder C: Reading


Skillbuilder D: Mathematics


Section 1. Mathematical Problem Analysis: Tips and Strategies


Section 2. The Math Skills Diagnoser: Frequently Made Errors


Section 3. Some Basic Terms and Concepts You Should Know

Practice Tests with

Answer Explanations


Minitest 2


Minitest 3


Minitest 4


Model Test 1


Model Test 2


Model Test 3

Ninth-Grade Mathematics Supplement


Appendix A: Progress Charts


Appendix B: Extra Answer Sheets