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Study Aids
We tend to think of books when we consider study aids, yet even though they may be the most common type, they’re far from being the only form of study aids. There are books available for purchase for literally any kind of college test you may take. In addition, you can often purchase CDs or DVDs alone or in conjunction with a study book. Some study books have a CD attached, so you can practice exercises that may be on the test.
Those who are trying to improve their vocabulary often buy or make flash cards. Flash cards are an excellent study aid for vocabulary, geography, history, and almost any subject that involves memorization.
The Internet is an incredible study aid. Regardless of which subject you’re looking for, you’re going to find some information about it online. If you’re studying for a well-known test, you’ll likely find free study aids and resources online.
LSAT Prep Test Workout
The Law School Admission Test (LSAT) is the test students have to take before they can be admitted to law school. There are several books and study aids available to anyone preparing for this exam. www.amazon.com has several books available on the subject of LSAT prep test workout, one of which is from The Princeton Review and is titled LSAT Workout. The book contains about 400 practice questions and fully detailed answers, so you can understand why you got any particular question wrong. The book’s focus seems to be more about strategy than any particular knowledge.
Another place to find LSAT prep test workout study aids is on the website of the Law School Admission Council. www.lsac.org has several resources for students, including an online shop to order LSAT test prep supplies. Perhaps the most helpful study aids for the LSAT are the tests that were administered in previous years, the most recent likely being the most helpful. Also available at Amazon.com, 10 Actual Official LSAT PrepTests™ is available at the Council’s online store. By taking “practice tests” of actual LSAT tests that were administered, you may be able to more closely gauge your progress, as you prepare for the big day. The council’s website can also give you more information about the LSAT, the fees involved, and information about financial aid for law school. Once you graduate, you’ll be glad you took the time to get prepared.
CBEST Cliff Prep Test
The California Basic Educational Skills Test™ (CBEST®) is used to measure an educator’s skill level in basic Reading, Writing, and Mathematics. www.cbest.nesinc.com is the CBEST website, and here it will explain who has to take this test and who will be exempt. The website also identifies test specifications, so you can get an idea ahead of time what skills in relation to reading, writing, and mathematics the test is measuring.
You may also download a practice test on the CBEST website. It doesn’t cost anything, and you are provided with a full-size practice test in all 3 test areas. www.amazon.com has several CBEST cliff prep test study books available, and www.testprepreview.com offers free practice tests on several different tests including the CBEST. This website also offers for sale a package of 342 flashcards for use in studying for the CBEST for $39.95, and there’s a list posted on the website of several of the mathematical concepts covered in the flashcards, as well as vocabulary words. Three sample flashcards are shown on the site, so you can see what they are like. This looks like an incredible study aid for anyone who is serious about preparing for this test.
GED Prep Test
Preparing to take the GED (General Educational Development) test can be as scary for some as taking the college exams are for others. Fortunately, there are plenty of GED prep test books and study aids that can help one prepare. There are probably more free GED prep test sites and study aids online than for any other test. www.testpreview.com has free GED prep test materials and for $39.95, they have 414 flashcards that cover an incredible amount of material.
Of course, you can make your own flashcards using index cards. In fact, just by making them, you’ll learn a lot without actually studying, because of all the information you’re writing down.
In addition, most communities have some kind of Adult Education program, and much of the time you can take classes or check out materials free of charge. In just a few weeks, you’ll be calling yourself a graduate.
If you do enjoy studying at home by yourself with a book, www.barnesandnoble.com has several excellent books on the GED prep test. Some of the books are also available in Spanish.
Regardless of which test you are preparing for, chances are there is a plethora of study aids available, some of which are free. Before you spend a lot of money, try performing a search on your test subject at www.google.com. It also helps to go to the organization’s website, if they have one so, that you can fully understand how the test is to be administered.
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