Sat math level 2 help

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<p>I am a junior who is planning to take the sat subject test math level 2.
I am in precalculus currently and have taken math 1050 (college algebra) from a college at age 15. I was recently prepping for sat math level 2 and i have been doing terrible. I always had a+ in math (99/100 in precalc so far) and i do ok on sat math (680+).</p>

<p>Is it normal for me to struggle right now with this? Should I wait till later sprimg before i take the test? Which books are the best for prepping for this exam?</p>

<p>Thanks</p>

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<p>There’s a whole forum on this! Good luck. [SAT</a> Preparation - College Confidential](<a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/sat-preparation/]SAT”>SAT Preparation - College Confidential Forums) Be sure to read the intro posts pinned to the top before starting new threads - I’d imagine there are books named there.</p>

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<p>Here’s my advice:</p>

<p>~Know thy calculator. I found that exam to be heavy on calculator use. </p>

<p>~Lots of practice. </p>

<p>~I used Barrons. I also used College Board’s SAT Subject Test book (gives a practice test).</p>

<p>~Don’t be afraid to take it more than once. The first time I took it, I got a 760. I had prepared a lot. Then, when I was taking some other subject tests, I decided to just randomly try Math II again. Without preparation, I got a 790. (???) It’s much more relaxing the second time through. </p>

<p>~When you practice, use analogous pacing. I think I practiced daily or something…I would just do maybe 5 or 6 problems, but I would do them with the same pacing as what the test would be. I forget the exact numbers, but if it’s 50 questions in 60 minutes, then do 5 questions in 6 minutes. Keep in mind that difficulty level of the given questions and/or practice book you are using sometimes skews this time. </p>

<p>~Move quickly but carefully on the test. And keep in mind that the problems do get harder as you go on.</p>

<p>~Don’t be afraid to skip questions. Try to get through the whole test. Even if there are a few you can’t do, don’t sweat it. The curve is massive. You can miss, like 6 or 7 and still get an 800.</p>

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<p>Oh, and make sure to chill out a day or two before. Don’t want to be worn out for the big day!</p>

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<p>Memorize the formulas! It will make the test so much less stressful (I speak from experience). For a good formula sheet, try:
<a href=“http://www.erikthered.com/tutor/facts-and-formulas-2b.pdf[/url]”>http://www.erikthered.com/tutor/facts-and-formulas-2b.pdf&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;