<p>I know people are always saying they can finish Math Sections in 10-15 minutes. But the question is how? I came to the realization there are some way shorter ways to do some of the problems, and I usually take the long way. So practice- though part of it- is not a good enough answer.</p>
<p>So what are some good math strategies that take less time? How do people finish 10 minutes earlier? (besides practice) A list would be helpful,please.</p>
<p>plugging in numbers/trying to use “test” numbers is often better than doing it the theoretical or trial/error approach</p>
<p>yeah that’s a good one.Thanks</p>
<p>“Plugging in numbers” is not a time saving strategy - more often than not this strategy takes more time than other methods. It is however a very important strategy - it often leads to a better understanding of the problem and can keep many students from getting tricked.</p>
<p>I found, having done loads of practice that the two most important strategies that I have learned are probably back solving (plugging in answer choices) and plugging in your own numbers for the algebraic expression questions. Often, a question takes too long to solve the ‘natural’ way taught in class, and I think moving away from that sort of mentality has improved my score immensely.</p>
<p>You should take care with the questions and watch out for the details.</p>
<p>I used to make mistakes simply because I jumped straight into solving the problems :|</p>
<p>yeah that’s true I realized looking over the question again before answering it helps. Is there any specific ways to cut time on the exam?</p>
<p>Because I know people are always saying they finish so quickly. But how??</p>
<p>I’ve thought about just making a thread about how to reach a high score in math because I consistently get 800. Anyway, some useful strategies are just plugging in numbers instead of taking the time to solve. If you plug in, always start with C because the choices are in increasing order so you will know if you need a smaller or larger number, saving time. </p>
<p>If you can’t plug in, draw visual representations or something instead of using equations. Like yesterday I did a problem and it took me longer than it should have because I used a system of equations to figure it out, when I could’ve done it in a few seconds if I drew a venn diagram and just figured it out that way.</p>
<p>Don’t try to get through the math section as fast as you can, that’s not the goal. Take your time and get all the questions right, that’s what matters.</p>
<p>^ I’d appreciate it if you wrote a detailed thread about how to get an 800 in math whenever you have time that is</p>