Reading Smart (Test Preparation): Simple Strategies for Improved Reading (Smart Guides) - Softcover

The Princeton Review

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1101882271 ISBN 13: 9781101882276

Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers, 2016

Synopsis

SIMPLE STRATEGIES CAN MAKE YOU A BETTER READER. <p/>Being "good at reading" isn't just about speed--it's about being able to read through info, quickly sort out what's important, and draw useful connections. That's why we at The Princeton Review created Reading Smart, a book designed to help people who have a hard time keeping up with assignments, understanding novels, or even absorbing news articles. Reading Smart will give you the skills and strategies you need to read efficiently and build your confidence as both a reader and thinker. <p/>Within Reading Smart, you'll find: <p/>TECHNIQUES THAT ACTUALLY WORK.
- Straightforward advice for boosting reading comprehension
- Specific techniques and step-by-step approaches to all types of texts, from newspapers to novels to test passages
- Tips for pacing yourself to get the most out of what you read
- Comprehensive guidance on how to extract important information from passages, whether it's big-picture concepts or key details <p/>PRACTICE YOUR WAY TO EXCELLENCE.
- Reading comprehension drills and exercises in every chapter to help improve your scores on standardized and classroom tests
- Sample passages to help you get comfortable with different kinds of texts
- Bonus online drills to help reinforce the reading skills and strategies covered in the book

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The experts at The Princeton Review have been helping students, parents, and educators achieve the best results at every stage of the education process since 1981. The Princeton Review has helped millions succeed on standardized tests, and provides expert advice and instruction to help parents, teachers, students, and schools navigate the complexities of school admission. In addition to classroom courses in over 40 states and 20 countries, The Princeton Review also offers online and school-based courses, one-to-one and small-group tutoring as well as online services in both admission counseling and academic homework help.

Edition details

• Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
• Publication date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1101882271
• ISBN 13: 9781101882276
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 272