Is three months study enough for SAT Math Level 1?

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<p>I am a High School Junior and I am thinking of taking the SAT Math Level 1 subject test at the beginning of my senior year (September 2011). Since I am studying for the ACT, SAT Subject Test US History, I will probably start studying in June. Here are my grades in math in HS.</p>

<p>(key= first semester/second semester)</p>

<p>9th grade (Algebra 1)-- B+/B+
10th grade (Geometry)-- A-/A
11th grade (Algebra 2/Trig)-- the semester does not end until Jan, but my teacher told me I am averaging an A right now.</p>

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<p>That really depends a lot on the student. Have you taken a sample test and see where you are at? If not, you can try SparkNotes.com. There are several sample tests for each subject. Try one or more tests, if you score high, you might not need to study for 3 months.</p>

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<p>It’s not really worth it to take SAT Math I. You’re probably better off taking II.</p>

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<p>^ agreed. I took Math level I and i got a 720… I got an 800 on Math level II. It was such a waste of time studying for level I. There’s always going to be a weird problem to preclude you from getting an 800. However, the Math II curve is generous, so it’s easier in my opinion.</p>

<p>As for your question, it really depends on your knowledge. Remember though, the curve is very harsh. Just take a practice test and see where you stand. If you get something above a 700, then even 1 month will be enough to raise it to at least 750+.</p>

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<p>I am still in middle of Algebra 2/Trig, and have yet to take a Pre-Calc course. I’ll take a look at a Math II book in the library, but I am not sure if I can do all the work.</p>

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<p>If you haven’t taken Precal, their might be 4-5 questions that are too dificult to even guess on. Three months shouldn’t be necessary. One is good enough if you commit to it and manage study time well.</p>

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<p>I took pre-calculus and it is Algebra 2 with some Trig thrown in there. It’s not hard to learn the trig needed for a test.</p>

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<p>My Trig knowledge was severely lacking going into Math 2.</p>

<p>I just simply did the Barrons book, took 4 of the 5 tests I think and looked over every single one thoroughly.</p>

<p>From that I learned that most of the problems you can easily solve straight out of the calculator, and Barrons gives you an easy way to solve even the most difficult problems. And there trig section was damn confusing, not gonna lie, but the ones on the actual test were sooo much easier.</p>