<p>So hey everyone, I'm just wondering, how different is the Barron's 8th edition Math II book compared to the actual test?</p>
<p>Basically, I bought the book and did the diagnosis test and the test #1; I got 800 on both tests(using their formula). I've heard that the Barron's book is harder than the actual test, so I think I'm in good shape. But I've also heard that the Barron's book tests stuff that aren't on the actual Sat II math II! Is this true? Does this mean there might be stuff on the actual test that I'm missing out on by only using the Barron's book?</p>
<p>I hope someone can answer this question! Thanks in advance :)</p>
<p>Considering the highest I ever hit on a Barrons test was 720, and the fact that I got an 800 on the real test, you can stop studying. Review a little in the days leading up to the test.</p>
<p>The Barrons book is significantly harder. If you can get an 800 on their tests, you’re in very good shape. I felt that parametrics/polars showed up far more often in the Barrons book than on the actual test, but if anything the Barrons book will cover more, not less. Just take another practice test a bit before the test date and you’re set.</p>
<p>So just confirming what you guys have said. The Barron’s book covers more things than the actual test and it does not omit any particular sections.</p>
<p>I think Barron’s covers everything, but they pay only slight attention to a few topics. For example they don’t cover much about stat topics like regressions, etc. Also MAKE SURE you read the section at the end of the book that discusses histograms and box plots - I just blew it off because I had never seen a CB question on the topics, but it certainly would have been helpful on the June test.</p>