Older TestAS Books

The 2024 editions of our books for the Paper-based and the Digital TestAS are now available as print versions and as kindle ebooks on Amazon.

 

In addition, older versions of our ebooks for the Paper-based TestAS Core Test and the Subject-specific Modules are available here in English, German and Arabic.

 

The different books complement each other and provide different content.

  • If you registered for the subject module “Mathematics, Computer Science and Natural Sciences”, the relevant ebooks for you are:

    • Preparation Book for the TestAS Core Test
    • Preparation Book for the TestAS Core Test: Solving Quantitative Problems
    • Preparation Book for the TestAS Mathematics, Computer Science and Natural Sciences Module
    • Practice Exam for the TestAS Mathematics, Computer Science and Natural Sciences Module
  • If you registered for the subject module “Economics”, the relevant ebooks for you are:

    • Preparation Book for the TestAS Core Test
    • Preparation Book for the TestAS Core Test: Solving Quantitative Problems
    • Preparation Book for the TestAS Economics Module
  • If you registered for the subject module “Engineering”, the relevant ebooks for you are:

    • Preparation Book for the TestAS Core Test
    • Preparation Book for the TestAS Core Test: Solving Quantitative Problems
    • Preparation Book for the TestAS Engineering Module: Visualising Solids
  • If you registered for the subject module “Humanities, Cultural Studies and Social Sciences”, the relevant ebooks for you are:

    • Preparation Book for the TestAS Core Test
    • Preparation Book for the TestAS Core Test: Solving Quantitative Problems
    • Preparation Book for the TestAS Humanities, Cultural Studies and Social Sciences Module

Our ebooks are available as a personalized pdf document and are solely for personal use (single user).  This usage right is not transferable to third parties.

Additionally available: onSET Language Test – English

 

With over 260 practice questions and detailed answering strategies, our ebook on TestAS Core Test provides you with a complete overview of the Core Test.

 

Firstly, you will find general information on the TestAS (e.g., practicalities for the day of the test and interpretation of the certificate.) Secondly, we showcase the breadth of topics and questions types covered in the Core Test. We do deep-dives on the harder or unusual question types so that you can complement your knowledge from your high school studies where needed. We give you concrete success tips based on the suggestions from prior testtakers. Lastly, this ebook includes the equivalent of 3 full-size practice tests so that you have ample opportunity to practice.

 

The sections in the Core Test:.

• Solving Quantitative Problems

• Inferring Relations

• Completing Patterns

• Continuing Numerical Series

 

€ 39.99

 

Number of pages 332 pages (DinA4)
Language English
Format of the ebook PDF
Size ~2 MB
Edition  6
Publication date April 2017

 

For purchase please contact info@edu-link.de

We prepared this brief eBook for those students who would like a refresher on math topics. In our Core Test eBook, you will see how well you perform in the Solving Quantitative Problems section. If you want to score higher in math, this review book can help you turn your weaknesses into strengths.

This eBook contains:

  • A review of the most common question types
  • Solution strategies and pitfalls
  • Practice questions with detailed explanations

 

€ 19.99

 

Number of pages 86 pages (DinA4)
Language English
Format of the ebook PDF
Size 1-2 MB
Edition  2
Publication date April 2017

 

For purchase please contact info@edu-link.de

 

The first half of the Mathematics, Computer Science and Natural Sciences module of the TestAS tests your ability to deduce conclusions from natural science concepts. Our ebook with three practice tests will help you familiarise yourself with the test and identify the topics where you need to complement your knowledge.

 

Please note:  A good understanding of major natural science topics is necessary to solve some of the questions. For summaries of physics, chemistry and biology, please refer to high-school science books. In our ebook we list the commonly asked areas, so you can identify your weaknesses and prioritise these during your preparation.

 

The 2nd half of our ebook trains you for the Understanding Formal Depiction section. We explain how you can approach this unusual question type. Special focus is placed on the more complex question types. For instance, many students report difficulty solving the process questions that involve a calculation. You will also read about tips to avoid common pitfalls and can practice with many questions.

 

€ 39.99

 

Number of pages 374 pages (DinA4)
Language English
Format of the ebook PDF
Size 4-5 MB
Edition  6
Publication date April 2017

 

For purchase please contact info@edu-link.de


This eBook contains a full-length practice test for students taking the TestAS with the Mathematics, Computer Science and Natural Sciences subject module. The following sections are included:

  • Core Test (Solving Quantitative Problems, Inferring Relationships, Completing Patterns, Continuing Numerical Series)
  • Mathematics, Computer Science and Natural Sciences Module (Analysing Scientific Interrelationships, Understanding Formal Depictions)

We recommend you take this practice test under the real exam conditions detailed in the ebook. Ideally you will finish this test in one session, adhering to the applicable time limits of the actual TestAS. Working on the practice test within the allotted times for each section will help you determine your level of concentration and the sections where you may need to rely on intelligent guessing in order to complete all questions.

 

€ 39.99 

 

Number of pages 194 pages (DinA4)
Language English
Format of the ebook PDF
Size 2-3 MB
Edition  2
Publication date April 2017

 

For purchase please contact info@edu-link.de

 

The Economics module of the TestAS focuses on interpretation of visuals in combination with the speedy use of analytical skills.

 

In the chapters on the first subtest "Analysing Economic Interrelationships", we detail many types of visuals – tables, charts (e.g., pie, area, line), scatterplots, 2x2 diagrams to name a few. Additionally you will learn about frequently encountered concepts such as quarterly percentage change. Moreover, we included testtaking tips showing what prior testtakers wished they knew before taking the exam.

 

In the "Analysing Processes" chapters we explain how to approach this unusual question type. Special focus is placed on the more complex question types. For instance, many students report difficulties solving the process questions that involve a calculation. You will also read about tips to avoid common pitfalls.

 

You can implement the theory learned in the book while solving the two full-size practice tests in the Economics ebook.

 

€ 39.99

 

Number of pages 321 pages (DinA4)
Language English
Format of the ebook PDF
Size 5 MB
Edition  2
Publication date April 2017

 

For purchase please contact info@edu-link.de

 

Our first ebook on the Engineering module of TestAS will focus on the subtest "Visualising Solids", in which your ability to imagine objects in two and three dimensions is tested. Some students perceive these questions to be very difficult, mainly because they are unlike anything that you studied in high school. But this skill can be trained using our step-by-step approach.

 

For each question type, we suggest a step-by-step methodology where you look for distinct characteristics in the visual to derive at the solution. In the case of the 2D questions, our 3D images will train your imagination to "see" the two-dimensional images in 3D. The proverb "practice makes a wo/man perfect" fully applies to this question type. Therefore you have 4 full-size practice tests in the ebook on the subtest Visualising Solids.

 

Additionally, our suggestions to avoid common pitfalls (such as confusing the right and left turn in the 3D questions) will prevent you from making careless mistakes.

 

€ 39.99

 

Number of pages 259 pages (DinA4)
Language English
Format of the ebook PDF
Size 2 MB
Edition  1
Publication date April 2017

 

For purchase please contact info@edu-link.de


This eBook contains a full-length practice test for the students taking the TestAS with the Engineering module. The following sections are included:

  • Core Test (Solving Quantitative Problems, Inferring Relationships, Completing Patterns, Continuing Numerical Series)
  • Engineering Module (Formalising Technical Interrelationships, Visualising Solids, Analysing Technical Interrelationships)

We recommend you take this practice test under the real exam conditions detailed in the ebook. Ideally you will finish this test in one session, adhering to the applicable time limits of the actual TestAS. Working on the practice test within the allotted times for each section will help you determine your level of concentration and the sections where you may need to rely on intelligent guessing in order to complete all questions.

Moreover, this ebook gives you the opportunity to familiarise yourself with the breadth of topics in sections 1 and 3 of the engineering module. Combined with our ebook on the Visualising Solids section, this ebook will enable you to approach the TestAS with confidence.

 

Coming soon

 

Number of pages 100 pages (DinA4)
Language English
Format of the ebook pdf
Size 2 MB
Edition  1
Publication date TBD

 

The Humanities, Cultural Studies and Social Sciences module of the TestAS consists of the 3 sections with varying levels of trainability. Our ebook focusses especially on the last two sections, where you are most likely to improve your score by practicing.

 

Understanding and Interpreting Texts is about reading comprehension, with which many high school students are already familiar. We dedicate a small portion of our ebook to this section.

 

Using Representation Systems Flexibly tests your ability to interpret and make conclusions of visuals. This question type is rather unusual. Our ebook covers the different question types, so you can acquaint yourself with the test.

 

Recognising Linguistic Structures shows you a text in two languages – English and a "new" language – and asks you to translate a sentence. This means you need interpret the structure of the "new" language, which you can easily do with the rules in our ebook. Students report a lot of difficulty with this section, which is why our ebook emphasises this section.

 

€ 39.99

 

Number of pages 215 pages (DinA4)
Language English
Format of the ebook PDF
Size 1 MB
Edition  2
Publication date April 2017

 

For purchase please contact info@edu-link.de

 

Our ebook on onScreen has the following main goals:

 

- Familiarise you with this unusual language test – We will answer frequently asked questions: How is the test structured? How do I enter the answers into the computer? (Students reported to us knowing the answer but making mistakes while entering.) How does the test impact my overall TestAS grade? 

 

- Help you guess better – We detail what is generally tested, so that you can watch out for these when you face a difficult text.

 

- Improve your vocabulary – A list of frequently-used academic vocabulary which will help you improve your score in the onScreen as well as the overall TestAS.

 

- Give you plenty of opportunity to practice with the 6 full-size practice tests.

 

€ 19.99

 

Number of pages 112 pages (DinA4)
Language English
Format of the ebook pdf
Size 1 MB
Edition  1
Publication date August 2016

 

For purchase please contact info@edu-link.de

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