Shoud I study review sections or do practice tests to improve math score?

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<p>I know both types of studying are important, but seeing as I have limited time, I would like to know which you think is more effective.</p>

<p>I am a high school junior. I have taken the SAT once (March). I got a 2110. My math score was a 630, my lowest subscore. I would like to raise it to 700+ to get a total of around 2200. I only have one more time to take SAT before ED deadlines (October).</p>

<p>I am planning to study as much as I can over the summer. My method for studying for math last time was just studying the math review sections of the Barron's book. I am not good at math. I don't think I absorbed it all (memorizing formulas, learning how to solve the different types of problems, etc.). I only took one practice test.</p>

<p>So what do you think I focus on more over the summer? I'm guessing I'll have about two hours a day to study just math. Thanks :)</p>

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<p>The Gruber’s math workbook is helping me tremendously.</p>

<p>560 -> 620 -> 700 on practice tests.</p>

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<p>I second Grubers.</p>

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<p>When you speak of Gruber’s, do you mean Gruber’s Complete SAT Guide 2010 or the workbook?</p>

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<p>^^
That’s probably one of the most frequently asked questions and unfortunately it never gets answered</p>

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<p>Okay…I hear Gruber’s being recommended a lot on CC so I guess I’ll check it out. What does it have that Barron’s doesn’t? I mean, does it have tons of rules or tips or what?</p>

<p>Thanks for the suggestion!</p>

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<p>Math Workbook if you only need to improve on math. :)</p>

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<p>I know how to solve every problem in the math section of the first Practice test in the BB. Will it help if I did this for all the tests?</p>

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<p>Alright thanks ladyjacket42 :)</p>

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<p>i used 5 Sat math practice test and i went from 610 to 730. the book are practice test only on math and it was very useful, also the answer explanation is easily to understand and short as well.</p>

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<p>@JieQiong: What test prep company made that book?</p>

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<p>testprofessors.com lol the website doesn’t even exist</p>

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<p>I started at 630 on my sophomore PSAT without studying.</p>

<p>Skimmed Grubers to review concepts, then did BB tests. Scored a 770 in March :slight_smile: Go over your wrong answers thoroughly, and make sure you understand the concepts behind them. I was really rusty on Algebra and Geometry, and reviewing concepts helped me a lot.</p>

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<p>Barron’s Books are very good…You can improve your score with them…and the princeton review also…</p>

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<p>@thrill3rnit3, i am not sure about their website but i know their book is real, i will try to find any information i can about the website and update it here</p>

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<p>lol don’t listen to JieQiong, he’s here to advertise</p>

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<p>Uhhhh okay haha. But thanks everyone. It seems like Gruber’s is a big hit here.</p>