SAT Math
Goal
To practice areas of growth for the PSAT on Tuesday, October 25th using Khan Academy at https://www.khanacademy.org/mission/sat.
Overview of Math Sections
Math with Calculator
55 minutes
38 questions
More complex calculations
Multiple choice and grid questions (student-response)
Math without Calculator
25 minutes
20 questions
Tests fluency
Multiple choice and grid questions (student-response)
Formulas provided for geometry in a Reference section
Two Types of Questions
Multiple choice questions
Student-produced response questions
Mark the answer in a grid (Grid-ins)
Placed in order of difficulty
Easy to hard
Focus on easier ones first and then go to harder ones
All correct answers are with the same amount
Skip harder questions and guess on those
Focus on the ones you think you can get right
Slow down, don’t rush--avoid careless mistakes!
Questions on the math
Designed to mirror problem solving for college math, science, social studies, and personal and career
Three Areas of Math
Heart of Algebra
Mastery of linear equations and systems
Problem Solving and Data Analysis
Quantitative reasoning
Use ratio, percentages, and proportional reasoning to solve problems in real-world situations as well as interpret graphs and tables
Passport to Advanced Math
Manipulation of complex equations or functions
Important for careers in math
Geometry: area and volume, coordinate geometry
Trigonometry: basic
Tips
Eliminate answers by balling parking, looking for the ones that are the wrong size
Read the final question--it may ask you to put the answer in a specific form
Take one step at a time; don’t rush --careless mistakes can make you miss easy questions because you are trying to rush
Remember you are only getting credit for the ones you answer correctly
Write down steps to avoid rushing and making mistakes
Sample Questions
https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sample-questions/math
https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/doc/math-calculator-not-permitted-sample-set.doc
Helpful resources for learning mathematical concepts:
Khan Academy
Cue Math.com
Math.com
Math Antics
Delta Math