Types of Math Problems on the SAT:

1. Grid-Ins:

2. Multiple Choice

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Strategies:

1. Fill in Values: One of the most helpful things you have during the test are the answer choices themselves. If you have a multiple choice question, especially a formula, you can plug in answer choices to see what works, because you know one of them is the right answer.
2. Keep it Simple (The fewer calculations the better / simplify numbers): If you are doing many detailed calculations for a SAT problem, you are probably doing too much work. The questions are designed to be done relatively quickly with little need for a calculator.Keep your answers simple. Simplify numbers where possible. This helps clarify otherwise tricky questions.
3. Write, Doodle, and Take Up Space (Keep your pencil moving): When there are diagrams, fill them out with the information from the question. This is especially helpful for geometry questions.Keep your pencil moving if you get stuck on a problem. If you find yourself frozen, setting up the problem or formula can get your brain moving again too.

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What You Will Have:

1. A Calculator

2. Reference Info:

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What you will be tested on:
(Top seven most tested concepts from Businessweek and Veritas Prep)

1. Properties of Triangles: Spark Notes Triangles
2. Ratios and Proportions
3. Functions
4. Inequalities
5. Systems of Equations
6. Exponents
7. Linear and Quadratic Equations

Math Vocabulary:
The most important thing to have a base in for the SAT is your math vocabulary. You need to know what a question means when it says “integer”, “complementary angle”, or “perpendicular”. Studying math vocab is not like studying SAT vocab. In this case you need to have everything memorized.

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Practice Questions from Boot Camp:

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