The SCAT(tm) (School and College Ability Test(tm)) is designed to be above grade level, which means it is supposed to be difficult, even for very bright children. This quiz is typically given to students trying to gain entrance to gifted and talented schools or programs, like the John Hopkins Center for Talented Youth (CTY). Our Advanced SCAT(tm) Workbook provides extensive practice for students so they can become accustomed to the questions found in the Verbal and Quantitative sections on the Advanced SCAT(tm) (grades 6-8) assessment. By using our Advanced SCAT(tm) Workbook, students can increase their confidence and develop problem-solving techniques to promote a stronger understanding of SCAT(tm) subject areas, an optimal test outcome, as well as general enrichment.

This book contains three full-length verbal and quantitative practice tests to prepare students in grades 2 and 3 to take the Elementary School and College Ability Test (SCAT) administered by the Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth (CTY). It is an above-grade level test that assesses math and verbal reasoning abilities among gifted children and assesses students at a higher grade level than the one they are in at the time the test is administered. Elementary SCAT tests are designed at grades 4 and 5. The two sections for testing math and verbal reasoning are each 22-minutes long separated by a 10-minutes break and there are 55 multiple-choice questions per section.

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The verbal section of the Upper Level SSAT consists of synonyms and analogies, and tests vocabulary, verbal reasoning, and ability to relate ideas logically. While the synonym questions test the strength of your vocabulary, the analogy questions measure your ability to relate ideas to each other logically. You have 30 minutes to answer 60 questions, and under time pressure, it is all too common to see students fumbling about with their analogies & their vocabulary, losing precious time. What is needed is to be able to look at a problem, and have a A-ha, I have seen it before,Moment! And that is what this book will help you do. This book will help you become well conversant with the concepts, so you don't have to spend too much time thinking about how to approach the problem and which rules to apply. .....and with over 1000 practice questions, you will get a wide exposure to the different types of questions you may get in the exam, and you can face the actual test with assurance and confidence!

Help maximize your child's chances of acing the COGAT(R) Level 8! When it comes to gifted test prep, don't risk your son or daughter being unprepared and underperforming on test day. Ensure your child has sufficient experience in answering the COGAT Level 8(R) nine question types, thanks to this book's 200+ practice questions.