<p>Basically, I've never learned any topics in Pre-Calculus (I only studied up to Trig, and took regular math/Physics only) and have to study for both IIC and Physics by this October test date.</p>
<p>I figured that Math would be easier to study, so I started studying for it since July 1st, and my most recent score on the practice test is 570... wow.</p>
<p>I have not even touched Physics yet, so how do I study and get my scores up to 700+?</p>
<p>BTW, I must take both tests in October in order to apply ED, and the time is running out for me every second... I have increased on SATI by quite a bit, that I have a hope that I can do well on subjects tests also... </p>
<p>I mean, sorry to be a downer, but I don’t see how you can get the scores you want by October. Test preparation only does so much for the SAT subject tests; you really just have to know the material, and you do not know the material.</p>
<p>I tried the practice tests and encountered some pretty hard problems (even the Math I practice test had some tricky ones). Then I took the actual test and easily got an 800. The practice tests are meant to scare you, but keep studying anyway. Math tests are truly impossible for me to study for though. Like previous posters have said, the calculator works wonders!</p>
<p>i have a friend who used the barrons book and couldnt not even FINISH a practice test on time…i told her not to worry, to calm down, and that she will do better on the real thing. she got a 800.</p>
<p>Scoring 800 in mathII isn’t as hard as most of the other SAT IIs after taking Calculus imo, even though there isn’t any calculus on the test. Calculus is just a good review of all math you learn in prior math classes because it implements a lot of different math concepts. Also, you can get many questions wrong and still end up with an 800 unlike most subjects.</p>
<p>Can somebody clarify what the Ti-89 calculator has to do with it? I understand you can store formulas, and that this is not against the rules. I also understand that some kids don’t have time during the test to really make use of it. What does all this mean about the students grasp of the subject matter?</p>
<p>Any of the subject tests are going to have a self selected audience of test takers. It’s the nature of the beast. While many students will need to suffer through the SAT/ACT, such is not the case with subject tests.</p>
<p>So, for example, my S, who is talented in math (he’ll be taking MV Calc this year as a senior, following completion of Linear Algebra last year), took Math 2 in June of his sophomore year, following completion of AP Calc BC. He scored an 800. (He also got a 5 on the AP exam.) He could have taken the Math 2 test in June of this freshman year, after Honors Trig/Math Analysis, but chose to wait.</p>
<p>It took him two test taking sto get the 800 on the SAT (first time he scored a 760.)</p>
<p>Similarly, he completed AP Physics C this past year (scoring two 4’s on the AP exam.) He was scheduled to take the Physics Subject Test in June, but decided to wait until this October, after reviewing the prep book and realizing he needed to prep more, which he’s doing over the summer.</p>
<p>Both Math 2 and Physics are known to probably have THE most self selecting test takers, and also the most generous grading curves.</p>
<p>These Ti-89 comments are making me lose faith in mathematicians. C’mon, I got an 800 on a practice test without knowing material beyond trig or using a graphing calculator.</p>
<p>OP, unfortunately I would recommend that you opt out of taking MathIIc. It’s probably something you can study for, but if it’s not coming pretty easy to you already then there will probably be more issues if you pursue it.</p>
<p>I got an 800. It is pretty simple, but I suggest you take the necessary classes. It will be much easier. Perhaps you could start by taking a class at a CC.</p>
<p>Well, then I basically know how to use Solve, Limit, Trace and other sorts of these simple functions.
Would that be enough for me to know the uses of 89?</p>