Mastering the SAT Math

General Description.

Special Notes for the New SAT I.

Questions Commonly Asked about the New SAT I.

Taking the New SAT I: Successful Overall Approaches for Multiple-Choice Questions.

I. The “Plus-Minus” System.

II. The Elimination Strategy.

III. The “Avoiding Misreads” Method.

IV. The Multiple-Multiple-Choice Technique.

A Summary of General Strategies.

PART I: ANALYSIS AND STRATEGIES.

Introduction to the Mathematics Section.

Using Your Calculator.

Basic Skills and Concepts That You Should Know.

Number and Operations.

Algebra and Functions.

Geometry and Measurement.

Data Analysis, Statistics, and Probability.

Multiple-Choice Questions.

Ability Tested.

Basic Skills Necessary.

Directions.

Notes.

Analysis of Directions.

Suggested Approach with Samples.

Grid-In Questions.

Ability Tested.

Basic Skills Necessary.

Directions with Analysis.

Practice Grid-Ins.

Suggested Approaches with Samples.

PART II: REVIEW WITH SAMPLE PROBLEMS.

A Quick Review of Mathematics.

Symbols, Terminology, Formulas, and General Mathematical Information.

Common Math Symbols and Terms.

Math Formulas.

Important Equivalents.

Math Words and Phrases.

Mathematical Properties.

Numbers and Operations, Data Analysis, Statistics, and Probability.

Arithmetic Diagnostic Test (Including Numbers and Operations, Data Analysis, Statistics, and Probability).

Questions.

Answers.

Arithmetic Review.

Place Value.

Rounding Off.

Estimating Sums, Differences, Products, and Quotients.

Fractions.

Decimals.

Conversions.

Using Percents.

Signed Numbers (Positive Numbers and Negative Numbers).

Absolute Value.

Powers and Exponents.

Squares and Square Roots.

Parentheses.

Order of Operations.

Basic Set Theory.

Some Basic Probability and Statistics.

Statistics.

Data Analysis: Graphs.

Sample SAT-Type Problems.

Numbers and Operations, Data Analysis, Statistics, and Probability.

Algebra and Functions.

Algebra Diagnostic Test (Algebra and Functions).

Questions.

Answers.

Algebra Review.

Variables and Algebraic Expressions.

Evaluating Expressions.

Equations.

Proportions.

Monomials and Polynomials.

Solving Quadratic Equations.

Operations with Algebraic Fractions.

Inequalities.

Solving for Two Unknowns—Systems of Equations.

Basic Coordinate Geometry.

Functions.

Sample SAT-Type Problems.

Algebra and Functions.

Geometry and Measurement.

Geometry Diagnostic Test (Geometry and Measurement).

Questions.

Answers.

Geometry Review.

Types of Angles.

Geometry.

Parallel Lines Cut by Transversal.

Coordinate Geometry and Measurement.

Sample SAT-Type Problems.

Geometry and Measurement.

PART III: MATH PRACTICE TESTS.

Practice Test I.

Practice Test IA.

Practice Test IB.

Practice Test IC.

Scoring Practice Test I.

Answer Key for Practice Test I.

Analyzing Your Test Results.

Mathematics Analysis Sheet.

Analysis/Tally Sheet for Problems Missed.

Complete Answers and Explanations for Practice Test I.

Practice Test IA Explanations.

Practice Test IB Explanations.

Practice Test IC Explanations.

Practice Test II.

Practice Test IIA.

Practice Test IIB.

Practice Test IIC.

Scoring Practice Test II.

Answer Key for Practice Test II.

Analyzing Your Test Results.

Mathematics Analysis Sheet.

Analysis/Tally Sheet for Problems Missed.

Complete Answers and Explanations for Practice Test II.

Practice Test IIA Explanations.

Practice Test IIB Explanations.

Practice Test IIC Explanations.

Practice Test III.

Practice Test IIIA.

Practice Test IIIB.

Practice Test IIIC.

Scoring Practice Test III.

Answer Key for Practice Test III.

Analyzing Your Test Results.

Mathematics Analysis Sheet.

Analysis/Tally Sheet for Problems Missed.

Complete Answers and Explanations for Practice Test III.

Practice Test IIIA Explanations.

Practice Test IIIB Explanations.

Practice Test IIIC Explanations.

SAT I Score Range Approximator.

How to Approximate Your Score in Mathematics.