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Old 06-24-2012, 04:19 PM   #1
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sat math 2 books
good books to review for top score?
I want books that would be good rep. of actual scores and include good explanations of questions.

any tips/suggestions would be GREAT!
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Old 06-24-2012, 04:32 PM   #2
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Art of Problem Solving books
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Old 06-24-2012, 04:35 PM   #3
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Are AoPS books really good for Math II? I've heard of AoPS for the AMC, but not for Math II.

I've heard Barron's tossed around as the de facto Math II book, and I've heard PR tossed around for Math II by a small but vocal faction of counter-culture CCers ... I'm really confused ... I guess I'll just have to try all and see for myself.
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Old 06-24-2012, 04:40 PM   #4
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yeah i dont feel like buying all...
is pr too easy? i want moderate challenge--math is not my forte.
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Old 06-24-2012, 04:50 PM   #5
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Get PR and the Official CB Math Subject Test guide. (contains two released Math Level 2 tests)

I used this and got an 800. The review in PR is unrivaled.

I also took practice tests from Sparknotes. (You can find these for free online)

Don't listen to people and get overkill material. Math competition books such as AoPS are not required and are a waste of time IF you're attempting for a good score on the Math Level 2 test.
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Old 06-24-2012, 04:57 PM   #6
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@Rahul

I studied AoPS and got an 800...but i mean i also like math and didn't really have the sat 2 in mind when i studied these books. Ok but on da real doe to the OP: search for some consolidated list of math topics for the exam and then use Wikipedia and all the other vast amounts of resources that the Internet has to offer. or get a book. idk.
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Old 06-24-2012, 05:01 PM   #7
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Nothing against you, inject.

I like AoPS as well.

But the OP stated, "good books to review for top score?"

So, I gave the best advice.
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Old 06-24-2012, 05:21 PM   #8
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I bought MEYLANI book for my daughter, I doubt she even open it.
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Old 06-24-2012, 07:12 PM   #9
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yeah the question was: what book to get.

thanks rahulkshah, you think that the PR coupled with the Barrons and sparknotes online should be sufficient?

I'm mainly concerned with answers being thorough so I can understand my mistakes!
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Old 06-24-2012, 07:15 PM   #10
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and understanding that certain editions of books may be slightly different, which PR did you use as well? (thanks)
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Old 06-24-2012, 07:41 PM   #11
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Amazon.com: 15 Realistic Tests for the SAT Subject Test Math Level 2 (9781451582437): Rusen Meylani: Books
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Old 06-24-2012, 08:34 PM   #12
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Any of the recent editions of PR will work. They don't really change in 2-3 years. So I'm sure you can find a copy of one at the library.

And make sure you look at the official tests released by College Board in their book!
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Old 06-25-2012, 02:35 AM   #13
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good advice.
would you say much of the test includes precalc? or alg2 the most?
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Old 06-25-2012, 02:33 PM   #14
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Barrons + Dr. John Chung's combo
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Old 06-26-2012, 11:47 PM   #15
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anyone who has taken it can comment on the contents and difficulty of the test?
that'd be more than helpful
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