<p>Do you guys do it for the 3 hour 45 minute time, like an actual SAT (or whatever how long the SAT is), or do you rush it? I want to do a practice test, but I dunno if I can sit for 4 hours without anyone timing me or something.</p>
<p>I take minimal breaks (usually to rest my eyes for a minute or to walk around). I also almost always finish before times up. </p>
<p>I've finished a test in about 2 hours, 15 minutes, but I was sort of rushing through it. Still scored over a 2100 though, so that's good.</p>
<p>I rush through. When doing practice, I never check my answers when I have time left over...which it probably a bad habit.</p>
<p>i never get time to check my answers >_<</p>
<p>i dont time myself on CR lol my goal is to increae my understanding,so im not rushing.
math i always time, because its quite easy. if i rush,i can finish with 13 mins leftover, yeah thats when i got 600 on my first,few months later,im still getting -6ish for all 3 sections.
then i practiced lil techniques, pace slower on easy ones, read questions 2x, now im at -0 800 xD</p>
<p>Since I am reviewing I try to go as fast as possible because I don't have time to sit around for 4 hours to simulate an actual test.</p>
<p>I go fast and when I stumble on a question I know that means I need to study it more. It's a learning experience. If you really want to know how you are doing instead of studying, then go for the real experience, otherwise don't sweat it.</p>
<p>according to Xiggi method: </p>
<p>"I would also recommend that you work one section at a time. Spend about one hour on each section. Marathon sessions will not be as productive as repeated shorter ones."</p>
<p>^ That's actually what I do.</p>
<p>good for you!</p>
<p>Thanks !</p>
<p>yeah i switch between writing and critical reading every season, math is easy for me</p>
<p>i improved from a 59 psat CR to a 700 CR practice test during the summer, ah i finally get the hang of it!</p>
<p>7 days in a week.......
Day 1: Do 3 CR sections
Day 2: Review Them Thoroughly and learn from your mistakes
Day 3: Do 3 Math Sections
Day 4: Review them etc etc
Day 5: Do 3 writing sections
Day 6: Review etc etc
Day 7: Take a full test</p>
<p>Rinse and Repeat.</p>
<p>hmmm...what about reading books and doing practice books specifically for each section? you can improve a lot faster by learning the material first and then continue on your rinse and repeat spree?</p>
<p>meadow36: wait but if you spent 1 hour on a section, how will you be able to pace yourself when you're only given 25min?</p>
<p>the full Xiggi method is as follows:</p>
<p>"The program in a nutshell:
1. Take 1-2 tests without time limit and with open books. Take your time to read the questions, answer them, and
CHECK the answers, as you take the test. The idea is to make sure to understand all the terms. The score is far from
relevant.
2. Take the following 2-3 tests without time limit but close the books. Now, you are on your own. After taking the test,
check the answers and make sure to check ALL your answers, including the correct ones.
3. Take the next 2-3 tests, within the allotted time.
4. Take the last tests and try to shave a few minutes. Look for patterns, shortcuts. Soon enough, you'll recognize
problems in a few seconds. However, make sure you READ all the questions. Trying to save 5 seconds in that part is NOT
wise. Remember that you do NOT have to finish all the problems. As soon as you can determine the BEST answer with
certainty, you are DONE. Managing your time wisely is the key to a great score. This comes from practice.
5. I would also recommend that you work one section at a time. Spend about one hour on each section. Marathon
sessions will not be as productive as repeated shorter ones."</p>
<p>hope that clarifies things</p>
<p>i think its kinda pointless having lots of time left over, cuz it means you've rushed.</p>
<p>honestly, i personally have never caught any mistakes when "checking" over my answers.</p>
<p>i do it like the actual sat's with small breaks in between every 3 sections or so</p>
<p>umm. I've never taken a practice test or anything, but on the real SAT I did check my answers and imagine that I'd go ahead and do that for a practice one as well. And I did actually find a really stupid mistake on the math part, fixed it and got a 800 for the math part, so checking paid off :]</p>
<p>Ohh and for the practice tests, I'd eat a snack or whatever between the sections, like you can do on the real test. :]</p>
<p>i agree with adam robinson's advice that checking in the math portion never works. it might for some of you, in extreme cases,but most of the timem, u wont.
what i do i avoid silly mistakes by reading questions carefully, make sure i dont jump into things, understand what it wants, if it wants Y,and i will solve for Y instead of X.</p>
<p>just do things slowly and when u get the answers, u move on. i circle the question if its something im not 100% sure correct, then come back later,but most of the time,even the ones i circled,are correct.
i spent the whole summer doing BB and Online course in bits LOL. i did not take full test, i divide them into pieces. like 2-3 sections a day, now im on the last test of online couse, then im going to take the full timed qas. =]
ps. i think its pointless to take a full test when you're in practice mode, there is no reason to see how much you improved and such. when u're improving, u know u're improving.</p>