<p>Basically the title says it all. I have PR and the blue book but going through both of them it seems as though they are just telling me whats going to be on it and I kind of don't know where to go from there. How did you guys do it? What should I be doing to learn the concepts before I start taking the practice test that i have? Do you know any websites, any hints and ideas of what i should do? I feel stuck</p>
<p>By taking several practice tests, you will find that many of the math questions test the same concept, with a variation in numbers. Now, this isn’t to say that all questions on this year’s SAT are merely last year’s SAT questions with different numbers; rather, the questions are worded differently but still test the similar ideas. Just take several practice tests and carefully comb over each answer. Read silvertutle’s guide for an excellent discussion on preparing for the different aspects of the SAT.</p>
<p>thanxs fireegles :), anymore people??</p>
<p>After MUCH researching on different SAT math prep. I have set up a self-study SAT math “game plan” which I will share later with everyone. When I see that it is actually successful! It involves Review of basic math and strategies, Practice/Drills, Review Practice answer explanations, why they work. Re-do same problems until I get them Right without thinking about it, Review basic math with topics I am still having difficulty, Read a strategy book and blog and practice again.</p>
<p>Only using Real CollegeBoard math questions (blue book and previous QAS) and occasional blog drill from pwnthesat, a math SAT strategy book and a math Review Book with exercises to improve understanding. I think I’ll be good with that. </p>
<p>I will post later the titles that I use and stuff.</p>
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<li><p>Learn about the Math section (timing, no. of sections, types of questions, FORMULAE, instructions). Just make sure you KNOW this section of the test. Nothing about the format of the Math section should be new to you on test day.</p></li>
<li><p>Take a few practice Maths tests. I prefer the Gruber’s Maths prep book. They have lots of Maths problems for you to do.</p></li>
<li><p>Get a feel for what your weakness is. Mine was answering the end of section Maths questions. Those were the trickier and tough ones. You should determine your weakness and practice more and try to know why you got certain things wrong. You should try to solve problems in more than one ways as this will help you to solve strange questions better.</p></li>
<li><p>Practice, practice, practice. Memorise a few formulae as well (the ones at the end of Barron’s 2400 are nice. Just look on Amazon for this book and view the sample pages and the last few sample pages should have the formulae you need).</p></li>
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<p>Good luck.</p>
<p>Here are a few tips:</p>
<p>(1) Learn SAT specific math strategies. If you don’t know these, then you are putting yourself at a serious disadvantage. For example, if you find yourself doing algebra or complicated computations, then you are not optimizing your score.
(2) Practice SAT math problems 10 to 20 minutes per night. This will maximize your retention and keep you from burning out.
(3) Redo every problem you get wrong OVER and OVER and OVER again (a few days apart each time) until you can get the question correct ON YOUR OWN.
(4) Practice problems of the appropriate level.
(5) Practice tests should be taken just a few times to make sure you are applying all the right strategies under timed conditions, and to make sure you are familiar with the structure of the test. This is NOT the time that you are actively improving your score. </p>
<p>Best of luck!</p>
<p>@Rickdaily: Are you making a thread? It seems to me like that would be super helpful. Please let me know when you post it.</p>
<p>is dr.chungs math book good?</p>
<p>@dancetilldawn: Hi i don’t want to digress from the original topic thread but signs point to yes. I still have not really done it. I just made a rough draft of it last night but I think anyone who puts practice to it will definitely improve his or her score. I’ll see if I can post it later today or tomorrow night. I’m gonna see if i change it up a little. Maybe get some advice from some SAT prep tutors to see if they can put their input into it because I am just a good student like you and not really experienced with this hard core self study.</p>
<p>@ warlands: From what i’ve heard it is a good book but I follow the philosophy/saying that i will only use CollegeBoard questions. I am guessing the strategies described are good but I wouldn’t know I don’t have the book.</p>
<p>I just posted a study plan here yesterday: <a href=“http://www.powerscore.com/satmathbible/content/SAT%20Math%20Bible%20Study%20Plan.pdf[/url]”>http://www.powerscore.com/satmathbible/content/SAT%20Math%20Bible%20Study%20Plan.pdf</a>. It’s for use with a different math book, but you can get an idea of how to study with the Blue Book and a test prep book. Basically, read a chapter of your prep book and then practice two ways: 1) with questions from that specific content area (which you can find here: [PowerScore</a> SAT Preparation | Live Classes, Private Tutoring, and Publications](<a href=“http://www.powerscore.com/satmathbible/content_bluebook.cfm]PowerScore”>http://www.powerscore.com/satmathbible/content_bluebook.cfm)) and 2) with timed sections. By practicing with questions from the content area, you start to see patterns emerge. And by taking timed tests, you learn pacing and time management and better simulate the randomness of the actual test.</p>
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<p>With all due to respect to silverturtle, his guide’s portion on the SAT math was pretty useless.</p>
<p>The rest of these guys have pretty much nailed it, but I’d suggest finding a friendly math teacher or just getting a friend to go over the problems each other as you would with your math class’s math problems. Once you see the steps laid out in front of you, it’s a lot easier to pick up and end off where you need to solve other similar concept problems.</p>