Short/Long Passages strategy

Test Preparation
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<p>How do you guys go about with the passages on the new SAT?
I've been reading the 1st question, then reading the passage until I get to the part mentioned in the question, answer the question, read the next question, and repeat.
So far my reading practice scores have ranged from mid-600s to lower 700s.
I'm somewhat reluctant to write on the passages themselves and outline it because i <em>think</em> I can remember it, but the bigger concern is to leave the book in fairly new condition.</p>

<p>Does writing on the passage help? should I photocopy the passages before beggining? </p>

<p>Any tips on tackling passagea?</p>

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<p>Writing on the passages can help. You could write a little blurb of the paragraph so you will know where to go if you find a question concerning it.</p>

<p>Also, for short passages, I read the questions first and then read.</p>

<p>For long passages, I read first and then answer the questions.</p>

<p>But, if you are in the mid-600 to low 700 range, I think you just need to paractice more.</p>