<p>I have both the PR and Barrons for Math II. I am planning on taking the test in the fall. I have been basically roaming around both books without a sense of direction. I took precalc already during my junior year so I have a fair understanding of most concepts but not very 100% clear. Can any suggest a study plan for me who's had both books?</p>
<p>Yeah, I have both books. Honestly, read through and DO the exercises the whole TPR book - if you’ve taken precalc they might be a breeze but they give really good tips and shortcuts that’ll help a LOT. However, they don’t go at all in depth to any topics, so anything that you need to brush up on, just look it up in Barron’s. TPR’s practice tests are actually good - they are almost spot on to the real test. However, they only give you two (for each level). So use them wisely and REALLY go over them to get a sense of your mistakes. Use Barron’s much poorer and unnecessarily hard tests to get a grip on the tougher concepts. (For reference, I’ve heard that a high 600/low 700 on a Barron’s test usually translates to an 800 on the real deal.) Good luck!</p>
<p>Thanks for your reply! Will do as you say :D</p>
<p>Hi
Are the TPR books the princeton review? Is this the book you are recommending?
[Princeton</a> Review: Cracking the SAT Math 1 & 2 Subject Tests: Amazon.co.uk: Jonathan Spaihts: Books](<a href=“http://www.amazon.co.uk/Princeton-Review-Cracking-Subject-Tests/dp/0375428127]Princeton”>http://www.amazon.co.uk/Princeton-Review-Cracking-Subject-Tests/dp/0375428127)
Thanks</p>
<p>^Correct; TPR stands for The Princeton Review</p>
<p>If you’re a strong math student ditch PR and stick with Barron’s. Don’t get discouraged if you range in the high 600’s for the practice tests because that usually equates to an 800 on the real exam.</p>
<p>And in terms of the prep material (not the practice tests, but the chapters for revision), which is easier to understand and more comprehensive? PR or Barrons?</p>
<p>Barron’s is more difficult (makes you think more outside the box), but that will help w/ the last 10-15 questions on the real test. I’m not too sure about PR.</p>