The SAT Math Section == Doom?

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<p>After studying for the SAT for a long time, I finally figured out that I just can't do some of the math questions!</p>

<p>It doesn't have to do with my math ability, as I consider myself fairly good at math and do really well in my math courses at school. The SAT math questions are just really "strange" at times and there is really no way to figure some out.</p>

<p>I break a 750 every time on both CR and Writing (like 0-2 wrong on each CR section) and guides like - <a href="http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/sat-preparation/750399-how-attack-sat-critical-reading-section-effectively.html%5B/url%5D"&gt;http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/sat-preparation/750399-how-attack-sat-critical-reading-section-effectively.html&lt;/a> have helped me immensely. On the math section, I usually don't break a 700.</p>

<p>Does anyone have tips or tricks for outsmarting the "Hard" (BB classification) math questions on the SAT?</p>

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<ol>
<li>Get Gruber’s</li>
<li>READ (e.g. solve for 2x, not x)</li>
<li>Practice</li>
</ol>

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<p>Well, reading the question CAREFULLY really does help, but there must be some sort of trick to solve those seemingly impossible questions.</p>

<p>When I finally figure out the answers to the “impossible” question, they seem so easy. Does anyone know how to make it seem easy from the beginning and not be overwhelmed by the apparent complexity of a problem?</p>

<p>Thanks</p>

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<p>I second everything that Bibb said. Most of all, practice because when you practive enough you will start to recognize the stems of the questions making them somewhat easier for you to solve. The SAT writers start to be redundant after a while. Look for the question types and think a method to solve each one. I hope this is helpful.</p>

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<p>Grubers outlines the concepts and structure of all of the seemingly “impossible” questions. Get the book and go through it in depth. Do some practice and if you’re still confused, then come back :)</p>

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<p>Off-topic, but I love your name and use of the “==”. :p</p>