Book excerpt: THE PRINCETON REVIEW GETS RESULTS. Get all the prep you need to ace the California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST) with 3 full-length practice tests, thorough topic reviews, and proven techniques to help you score higher. This eBook edition has been specially formatted for on-screen viewing with cross-linked questions, answers, and explanations. Techniques That Actually Work. • Tried-and-true tactics to help you avoid traps and beat the test • Tips for pacing yourself and guessing logically • Essential strategies to help you work smarter, not harder Everything You Need to Know to Help Achieve a High Score. • Comprehensive content reviews for all test topics • A helpful essay template to break down the writing section piece-by-piece • Math fundamentals to help you review the basics, as well as estimation, measurement, statistical principles, computation, and more Practice Your Way to Excellence. • 3 full-length practice tests with detailed answer explanations • Tons of practice problems and drills • Summary lists at the end of each content review chapter