Cracking the CBEST
Cracking the CBEST by Rick Sliter, published by Random House Information Group in 1999, is a comprehensive guide designed to assist students preparing for the California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST). This 400-page book provides targeted strategies and techniques to help test-takers understand the exam format and improve their performance in math, reading, and writing sections. The content is crafted based on extensive research and insights from experts at The Princeton Review, ensuring that readers receive relevant and effective study material.
In this edition, readers will find practical advice on how to approach the CBEST, including methods for eliminating misleading answer choices and solving algebra problems effectively. The book emphasizes critical reading skills, such as identifying main ideas and key terms, and offers guidance on writing essays that meet grading criteria. Additionally, it includes two full-length sample tests that mirror the actual exam, complete with detailed explanations for each solution. Cracking the CBEST serves as a valuable resource for those looking to enhance their study skills and achieve their desired scores on this important educational assessment.
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WE KNOW THE CBEST
The experts at The Princeton Review study the CBEST (California Basic Educational Skills Test) and other standardized tests to make sure you get the most up-to-date, thoroughly researched books possible.
WE KNOW STUDENTS
Each year we help more than two million students score high with our courses, bestselling books, and award-winning software.
WE GET RESULTS
Students who take our courses for the SAT, GRE, LSAT, and many other tests see score improvements that have been verified by independent accounting firms. The proven techniques we teach in our courses are in this book.
AND IF IT’S ON THE CBEST, IT’S IN THIS BOOK
We don’t try to teach you everything there is to know about math, reading, and writing, only what you’ll need to know to pass the CBEST exam. There’s a big difference. In Cracking the CBEST, we’ll teach you how to think like the test makers and:
*Eliminate answer choices that look right but are planted to fool you
*Solve CBEST algebra problems by plugging in numbers in place of variables
*Score higher on reading comprehension questions by learning to spot main ideas, topic sentences, and key words
*Write more effective essays by knowing in advance what the test graders are looking for
Learn the techniques and strategies in this book, then practice them on the two full-length sample tests inside. These tests feature questions just like the ones you’ll see on the real test, and we fully explain every solution.
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