SAT II Math 2

Test Preparation SAT Subject Test Preparation
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<p>Hello, I have been studying for the Math 2 this past week using the Barron's Math IIC and I have been missing over half of the questions. I am also slightly suspicious this book may not be reviewing the proper materials for the test.</p>

<p>Can anyone here with any insight or advice tell me what I should be doing this next week (I am taking in on Saturday) and if the book I am using is a good one?</p>

<p>Thanks, any help would be appreciated because I am stressing out. </p>

<p>(I am just looking for a score that would get me in UCLA, Berkeley, or USC out of state.)</p>

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<p>the barrons book is actually really good. it is harder than the actually SAT II math though. If you have time, try to get the collegeboard one to see how you'll do on a real SAT II math test. I am currently using 15 REalistic Tests for the SAT Math Level 2 Subject Test. But the book's test are harder than BArrons... so my advice would be to go get a collegeboard SAT II math book to see how you'll do on an actual one. A word of advice, DONT use MCGRAW HILL!!! there are so many typos in the book that you might end up memorizing the wrong formulas...</p>

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<p>Bellumvir, I'm in the EXACT same boat as you. I would consider myself to be a really good math student and yet I'm scoring as "average" in the Barron's book practice tests. First thing after school tomorrow I'm gonna get the Collegeboard book to see how I'll really do.</p>

<p>Hopefully it'll be a little better :/</p>

<p>Lemme know how it works for you!</p>

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<p>I've been using the Barron's as well. There are a couple typo's here and there, but nothing too bad (they are fairly obvious, so nothing that will cause any permanent damage). </p>

<p>I think the practice tests are really hard as well. But It's good to hear that Barron's is a lot harder. </p>

<p>I checked out the official collegeboard book from the library. I've glanced at the practice test they have and it doesnt seem as hard as Barrons. I do know that collegeboard has a math level 2 test prep book.</p>

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<p>I got the PR for math II but havent studied for it yet (im taking it saturday). i guess im pretty ok at math (780 on sat i, which i know doesnt really represent math skills that well) so if i start studying now, do i have a chance of getting about 760 on math ii or should i just take math i?</p>

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<p>don't take math 1... it's not worth it (colleges don't care about it at all) , and you'll just be wasting your time</p>

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<p>I studied Barrons- was getting in the 500s. I got a 580 on the test. Retook it studying the BlueBook (Subject Test) and the CB released exams--> got a 750. (about 3 days of not so solid studying). seriously don't use Barrons.</p>

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<p>thanks, so i guess ill just take some practice tests and that should be good enough for me.</p>

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<p>Try to get the the real book of subject tests. It's very helpful.</p>

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<p>How come the real book only has one test per subject? Are there any other released exams out?</p>

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<p>My friend got a 630 on a practice Barrons, but an 800 on the real actual test</p>

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<p>mmm... How many does he miss to score 630 in Barrons.
You see, my Barron's has no score range, it's a 2003 edition if I'm not wrong, and it features some odd assessment like Excellent, Very Good, Above Avarage etc. Is this so old? Am I screwed? :(</p>

<p>I have only studied from that book and I remember skipping like 15-25 per test. I am very worried.</p>

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<p>714nD1, I don't know.
Just get the new one.</p>

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<p>kyzan- CB has a book called something like"real math subject tests"- 2 tests (although 1 duplicate i believe)</p>

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<p>Really dumb question: How do CB's test in their book compare to the real thing (and yes, I do realize that the test in the book are old released test)? The thing is, the ones in the book are from 1995 and 2002 (i.e. they are just a tab bit old). Has the content changed since?</p>