Barron's SAT Math Workbook for Math 2?

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<p>Pretty much what the title says: does the plain ole SAT Math Workbook prepare you for the Math 2 test? I really don't wanna have to buy stacks on stacks of prep books for these things. I heard that Barron's makes their books harder than the actual test, so I was thinking that maybe this could be cross applied? Just so we're all on the same page, this is a workbook specifically for the math part of the regular SAT. </p>

<p>Tips for free prep from anyone who's taken the test (math 2) would be GREATLY appreciated.</p>

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<p>Math II includes precalculus and trig, so I would also suggest getting the Barrons book or another prep book specifically for the Math II test, since your regular SAT math books only cover algebra and geometry.</p>

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<p>just getting a plain old barrons regular SAT book is not enough. you need barrons SAT II math book.</p>

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<p>Also keep in mind that your performance largely depends on your mathematical background. If you have a solid understanding of algebra, geo, and pre-calculus, you should be able to pull off an 800 with little prep.</p>

<p>In terms of prep books, Math II covers pre-calculus topics, so if you’re weaker in those areas, a regular SAT math book is not enough. I’ve never used Barron’s, but people here say it’s a bit harder than the regular test – in some ways that’s a good thing; it’s better to be over-prepared than under-prepared.</p>

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<p>MITer, which book did you use to study for SAT math II?</p>

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<p>I didn’t use one. However I had a lot of AMC/AIME experience, which made the subject test easy by comparison.</p>

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<p>Thank you very much! That bit about AMC prep being good is very helpful because I have that coming up too! I’m very strong in PreCalculus (final is next week, I have a close to perfect score. The only things bringing it down are homework assignments I haven’t turned in… oops! haha) I don’t want to spend money on a prep book so I’ll see if I can find the barron’s book online or just do AMC/AIME, sparknotes, and precalc problems. Thanks everyone!</p>