SAT Math Study Guide

Unlike the vast majority of SAT study guides on the market, our program doesn’t waste your time on concepts you already understand. We employ a novel pre-test design that quickly measures a student’s level of expertise with each new concept. If you pass the pre-test, you’re free to skip the corresponding lesson. This focuses your efforts in the areas that are most important to you, fully optimizing your study time. As an added bonus, once you know where you need the most work, you can drill down into those concepts with our dynamic video tutorials and guided practice. In summary, our SAT math study guide offers a powerful combination of diagnosis and instruction that will completely prepare you for your SAT in the absolute minimum amount of time.

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Is the SAT math hard?

The SAT math can be challenging, but a recent update to the exam has made it difficult for an entirely different reason than before. Under the old system, students had to think about math concepts in new ways, which could present stumbling blocks. Thankfully, the new version of the SAT presents problems in the same way that students are used to seeing them in their high school math classes. However, the difficulty now stems from the complexity of the material. Students are compelled to synthesize their understanding of various formulas and concepts within each question, particularly in the Algebra problems.  Therefore, a strong foundation in a broad assortment of math topics is required to answer the questions on the test.

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What kind of math is on the SAT 2020?

You’ll see a wide variety of math concepts on the SAT, but everything will fall under the major categories of high school mathematics: Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, and Statistics. Only an SAT math study guide that offers a thorough review of all five of these subject areas (including the major formulas used within each discipline) will truly prepare you for your exam.

What math do I need to study for the SAT?

The primary focus of the math on the SAT — about 35 to 40 percent — is in the “Algebra and Functions” area. These problems can extend all the way through the first semester of Algebra 2, but the bulk of the questions will come from Algebra 1, covering such concepts as quadratic equations, absolute values, and direct or inverse variation.

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How do I study for the SAT math?

The following is a list of tips that will maximize the effectiveness of your preparation.

1. Use a practice test to gauge your weaknesses and to track your progress. Until you’re able to ace your practice test, you won’t be ready for the real thing.
2. Focus your review on the primary math subject areas covered on the test, such as Algebra.
3. Memorize the important formulas so that you can quickly recall them when needed.
4. Practice until it’s second nature.
5. Stay vigilant to eliminate careless mistakes.
6. Work on improving your speed so that you have no issues finishing in the allotted time.

Good luck on your exam!

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21:40 22 Nov 20

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