<p>I took a kaplan practice test and I also wanted to time myself and I only got a 570. FML FML FML FML FML. I think it may be because my pre-calc background isn't strong since I took it during the summer. How should I study to improve to 700+? A way where I won't go insane when I keep getting answers wrong. What are some recommendations? Maybe read the Barron's Review Book and understand concepts? What else? Did you guys also face the same situation?</p>
<p>I really wish there was a Calculus Subject test. :)</p>
<p>Note: No discouragements like don't take it. You are not sharp at it. I am willing to work very hard, and that is not a problem at all.</p>
<p>I was just reviewing a Barron’s book I have and I think it is going to be good review from me. I just read the 5 sections in chapter 1 and did exercises. It is very helpful and I am doing very good this way too. :)</p>
<p>Do Barron’s thoroughly. If you can score 700+ for their exam, you will be in good shape for an 800 on the real thing.</p>
<p>I don’t fully endorse this method, but if all else fails, program equations into your graphing calculator. I have all the equations needed for Math IIC (not that I used them, but I made them in case)</p>
<p>By the way, Math IIC isn’t that simple where you can just see the equations and plug everything in. You have to figure out which equations to use after manipulation the question, but knowing the equations by heart (or having them on a calculator) is the basics.</p>
<p>I’m also heard many people say that if you get a 650+ or 700+ you will be in good for a 800 on the real test… but I’m guessing that depends a lot of the person. I’m getting in the mid 600s (630-660) on Barron’s however my Sparknotes/Kaplan tests aren’t much higher (670-710) - I haven’t taken CB’s yet, but I think some people may overestimate Barron’s toughness.</p>
<p>Yeah, I agree with Strange. I am going to do a chapter a day from Barron’s. It seems very helpful right now with all the practice exercises which follow each section of the chapters.</p>
<p>i just did the real sat math or whatever and I got a 800</p>
<p>Well, I got 800 on the real one, but I got consistent 800s, occasional 770-790’s on Kaplan/Barrons tests, but nothing below 750. I guess the main thing besides knowing how to properly manipulate equations is tons practice.</p>