Testing Preparation and Student Resources

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Test Preparation & Student Resources

A Research Guide

What key words will help me find information about test preparation?

Where can I find print resources about test preparation?

What are some good internet sites about test preparation?

SELECTED SOURCES AT PAMUNKEY REGIONAL LIBRARY

This guide tells how to find information in the library about test preparation (or test prep) and other resources for students. If you need assistance, please feel free to ask a Library staff member or e-mail a Reference Librarian at ask@pamunkeylibrary.org.

1. What key words will help me find information about test preparation?

To find books that can be checked out, choose the SUBJECT search in PamCat, our online catalog, and type (one at a time) these subjects:

Also look under the test’s full name or abbreviation (ex. General Equivalency Diploma or GED) or look under publisher’s name (Barron’s, Peterson’s, Arco, etc.)

You may also want to browse subjects. When you're using PamCat, choose BROWSE and type in “Educational tests”. This will allow you to browse narrower subjects related to test preparation.

2. Where can I find print resources on test preparation in the library?

Most of the books will be shelved according to their Dewey Decimal Classification number in the non-fiction shelves at the following locations (links to subject headings will open in a separate window):

332	Financial economics
355	Military science
378	Higher education
650	Management & auxiliary services

Keep in mind that Juvenile non-fiction is not separated from the Adult non-fiction, if you have a specific age-related or reading level need.

When you are doing research, make sure that you search in the reference area, too. These books cannot be checked out, but there is a lot of valuable information available for you to photocopy or add to notes. Some reference books you might look at include the following titles (links to PamCat will open in a separate window):

R 355.0076 ASV	ASVAB : the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery	Available at Ashland, Atlee, Hanover, King & Queen, Mechanicsville, Rockville, Upper King William, and West Point.
R 378.73 COL 48TH ED 2010	The college handbook	Available at All Branches.
R 378.73 COL (6 volumes)	The College blue book	Available at Ashland, Atlee, and Mechanicsville.
R 378.3 UNI 2007-2008	Title IV institution code list: Free application for federal student aid	Available at Atlee and Hanover.

Your library may not have all these resources available, but there will be books, magazines, and newspapers that you can check out which may be helpful. When in doubt, just ask a Library staff member or e-mail a Reference Librarian at ask@pamunkeylibrary.org.

3. What are some good internet sites about test preparation?

There are a variety of excellent resources available on the Internet, including the following sites, arranged by topic (links will open in a separate window):

TESTING

High School Test Prep

General Equivalency Diploma (GED) - General Information and Practice Tests (including links to ESL Resources)

Advanced Placement exams - General Information and Practice Exams (exams require free registration to SparkNotes)

Virginia Department of Education Sample SOL Tests - build your skills with sample tests for math, history, social science, reading, science, computer/technology, and writing.

High School Placement Test (HSPT)

Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE)

Secondary School Admission Test (SSAT)

Cooperative Entrance Examination (COOP)

College Test Prep

College Level Examination Program (CLEP) - General Information & Practice Materials (American Literature prep)

DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST) - General Information & Practice Materials

Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) - General Information & Practice Materials

Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT) - General Information and FCAT Explorer

ACT Test Preparation

SAT