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Author Johnson, Ned, 1970-

Title Conquering the SAT : how parents can help teens overcome the pressure and succeed / Ned Johnson & Emily Warner Eskelsen.

Publication Info. New York : Palgrave, 2007.

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Location Call No. Status
 Avon Free Public Library - Adult Department  COLLEGE 378.1 JOHNSON    Missing
 Enfield, Main Library - Adult Department  378.1 JOH    Check Shelf
 Windsor, Main Library - Adult Department  378.1664 JO    Check Shelf
Edition First edition.
Description 229 pages ; 21 cm
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages [219]-224) and index.
Contents I. Introduction -- II. The SAT: Standardized testing and underperformance -- ETS and the SAT -- Clobbering the critical reading -- Mutilating the math section -- Wrestling with the writing section -- III. Underperformance: The manifestations -- Anxiety -- Disincentives to success -- Learning differences and your child -- IV. Uncovering the causes of underperformance -- Communication -- Self-Image -- V. Overcoming underperformance -- Incentives to succeed -- Confidence -- VI. Planning to succeds -- Goals and plans.
Subject SAT (Educational test)
Education -- Parent participation -- United States.
Added Author Eskelsen, Emily Warner.
ISBN 1403976678 alkaline paper
9781403976673 alkaline paper
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