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You may find the following resources helpful in your preparation for Accuplacer:

Reading Comprehension and Sentence Skills

  • GED Review Book.
  • SAT I Review Books (publishers include: Arco, Kaplan, Nova and Barrons).
  • New York State English Regents exam review book.

Arithmetic Review

  • Essential Mathematics: Basic Math for Everyday Use, Williams and Atkins, Barrons.
  • Contemporary’s Building Basic Skills in Mathematics, Contemporary Books.
  • GED Review Book.
  • SAT I Review Books (publishers include: Arco, Kaplan, Nova and Barrons).

Algebra Review

  • Forgotten Algebra, Bleau, Barrons.
  • Quick Algebra Review: A Self-Teaching Guide, Selby and Slavin, Wiley.
  • SAT I Review Books (publishers include: Arco, Kaplan, Nova and Barrons).

Web Sites:

  • www.Mathmax.com. Pay attention especially to the Pre-algebra and Introductory Algebra
    sections. In Pre-algebra, focus on operations involving fractions, decimals, percentages, rations
    and proportions. In Introductory Algebra, focus on factoring, exponentials, and solving equations.
  • www.AAAmath.com. This site contains a volume of pages that focus on basic math skills,
    interactive practice, explanation of concepts, challenge games and random mathematics problems.
  • www.MyMathTest.com. This test, created by the Nassau Community College Math Department is
    an excellent test that parallels the format of Accuplacer mathematics exams.
  • www.Math.com. This is a very comprehensive site that reviews principles from basic mathematics
    to calculus. We recommend the Pre-algebra and Algebra sections for review.
  • www.rvc.cc.il.us/assessment/resources.htm. Rock Valley College in Rockview, Illinois has
    developed a comprehensive list of study resources for all areas of the Accuplacer examination.
  • www.testprepreview.com/accuplacer_practice.htm. Website produced by TestPrepReview.com.
    Encompasses all test sections of Accuplacer.