<p>I did not want to hijack any other thread, so I decided to make this one to ask one quick question.</p>
<p>I have not taken a math class for one entire school year and I have forgotten many basic geometry and algebra concepts, so I am not expecting a stellar outcome on the math section of the SAT (which I will take on June 7).</p>
<p>What is the bare minimum of questions that I would probably need to answer correctly out of the 54 in the math section to earn at least a 500 or 600? (I know, conversion charts vary from year to year.)</p>
<p>More importantly, though, are there enough "easy" questions in each math section for me to probably pull off a 500 or 600 with relative ease?</p>
<p>I'm just asking for opinions here. Any advice would be appreciated. Sorry for taking up space on your forum for such a mediocre plea.</p>
<p>It’s not a pathetic question, but it’s a dangerous and reckless approach to a very important test. Here is why I think your approach to the test will not work:</p>
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<li>You are assuming that the SAT Math section is only a math test. It is a test of:
A. Math
B. How well you take the SAT</li>
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<p>If you do not practice, you cannot assume that you will get all the math questions that you “know” correct. Even if you always do well with one math concept in school, doesn’t mean that you will not fall for one of the confusingly-worded math questions on the SAT and solve for the wrong variable.</p>
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<li><p>Since you are not sure at all what score you would get based on your current abilities, that tells me you have not taken a practice test yet. You have no way of knowing what score you can achieve until you do this. You can print one out and take it for free at collegeboard.com. Also, make sure to take the entire practice test, not just the math section. Doing an exam for almost four hours is very grueling. You need to know how this will affect you on the Math section, and on all the other sections.</p></li>
<li><p>To borrow from the vocabulary of the SAT Critical Reading section, I am inferring from what you wrote that you are not planning on trying to study and overcome your difficulties. You should not shoot for the lowest possible score. Shoot for somewhat higher than the score you want. That way, you will have a fallback position if something goes wrong on the Math section, or one of the other sections.</p></li>
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<p>Even if the SAT counts for about 20% of your application, think of what that equals. Would you blow off one or two quarters of school? Probably not. Don’t do the same here. You still have some time. Make the most of it.</p>
<p>Take a practice test and let us know how it turns out. You can do this!</p>
<p>I agree. Time spent thinking about this would be better spent studying.</p>
<p>The first 12 questions of each math section are relatively easy. They get harder as you get to the end. Use the blue CB book to practice, and if you can get the first 12 right of each section, you’re guaranteed at least 600ish.</p>
<p>May I suggest the SAT Question of the Day? You might relearn some of the concepts you’ve forgotten through the explanations and see which questions are easy enough for you. Doing this isn’t going to automatically raise your score to where you want it, but I’ve personally found it helpful. </p>