<p>I've looked through probably nearly 100 pages of archives here at College confidential</p>
<p>I've managed to come up with the conclusion that these 3 books are the most highly recommended prep books for the math section of the SAT. However, so many reviews/opinions are so mixed. Its hard to come up with a concensus or general idea of each book. I understand the BB is the best for practice tests but which of these math books are the best after that?</p>
<p>I'm not looking to get a 800, or to do ridiculously well. I am well satisified with at least a 650 to 740 range. Prefrabaly right around 700. I would also like a book that provides good examples and explanations?</p>
<p>Which of those 3 math prep books are the best for what I'm looking for? Again... not looking for 800 or a book with vague explanations. Maybe some lesson-refreshments wouldn't be a bad plus. Nothing too hard that involves things you would never see on the SAT (already have the Blue book)</p>
<p>I think grubers is good because it has a nice review and has examples as well. What are you doing to increase reading skills because i need help with that?</p>
<p>Reading thru some archives here’s what I understand:</p>
<p>DR.Chungs = Has vague explanations. Its kind of overrated/overhyped. Very difficult but very good to help someone get into high 700s or achieve a score of 800</p>
<p>Grubers Math Workbook = This is good for people who are bad at math and need to get around a score of 600. It helps refresh/remind you of math topics. It is basic and kind of easy, however</p>
<p>PWN the Math = I can’t find much about it. Apparently its a highly recommended book that people have had success with. But can’t find a concensus about what score it would help you get… or its pros/cons. I know this book gives you advice on techniques and how to further solve problems in the bluebook… and thats it </p>
<p>Can someone shed some light on some of these things I gathered and its validity? I want to score a 700, and I get things best with repeition (I have the BB for practice) but also with explanations/examples & nothing over the top.</p>
<p>I highly recommend purchasing PWN the SAT! The author not only incorporates apt test taking tips but also tackles the most common types of questions. </p>
<p>On the March SAT, I received a 660 on the math section. After carefully reading each section and completing the accompanying practice problems, I took the SAT in June and received a 750 on the math section. It’s truly helpful!</p>
<p>Go to the PWN the SAT blog and check it out. It has a tremendous amount of information that you can go through without even buying the book. His diagnostic tests with full explanations are excellent. He’s put a lot of effort into trying to replicate actual CB questions and although nothing can replace the real thing (which I think he would be the first to tell you), his questions are fairly close. The book itself is excellent if you need/want even more practice. As far as “what score it would help you get” goes, I think that is much more up to you than any resource you use.</p>
<p>PS - His posts on Writing and Critical Reading are excellent as well.</p>