2. Basic Skills - Review the basic abilities required for success on the test in reading, mathematics, and writing in Part II, "Analysis of Exam areas." Know what to expect on the exam. This will help you to determine your strengths and weaknesses so that you can develop a study plan unique to your individual needs.
3. Question Types - Become familiar with the question types of each area on the test outlined in Part II, "Analysis of Exam Areas," so that you can practice difference versions of the same question type.
4. Strategies and Techniques - Practice using the strategies outlined in the next section of this book and decide what works best for you. Remember that if it takes you longer to recall a strategy that to solve the problem, its probably not a good strategy for you to adopt. The goal in offering strategies is for you to be able to work easily, quickly, and efficiently. Remember not to get stuck on any one question. Taking time to answer the most difficult question on the test correctly, but losing valuable test time, won't get you the score you deserve. And most importantly, remember to answer every question, even if you answer with an educated guess. There is no penalty for wrong answers, so it is to your advantage to answer all questions.
5. Practice - In addition to the sample practice problems in Part II, "Analysis of Exam Areas," this book offers you four complete practice test. Practice, practice, practice is the key to your success on the PPST.
- Joshua McFadden
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