Learn SAT Math Strategies with Sarah!

Is the SAT math section leaving you frustrated? It doesn’t have to! 

Learn some of Revolution's favorite math strategies with expert tutor Sarah! 

1. Know the layout! 

It’s important to get comfortable with the way the test questions are laid out so you don’t experience any surprises on test day! Conserve your brainpower for the hard stuff. You got this. 

2. Use the formulas given!

Want to know a secret? The SAT doesn’t expect you to have every single geometry formula in existence memorized (we know, there are a lot). Often, the test gives you the exact formula you need to get to the correct answer! Pay attention to those clues, and you’ll rack up more points. 

3. Know what’s tested

The SAT math section focuses heavily on Algebra I, with some Algebra II and Geometry questions as well. Understand what you need to know, and don’t stress because you haven’t gotten through trig yet! 

4. Find your math weaknesses and drill them

Identify the content areas and question types that you struggle with most. Understand what you tend to miss and center your studying efforts on getting more of those tricky questions right! 

5. Know the question types

The main categories that SAT math tests are: 

-Algebra and Word Problems

-Systems of Equations, Polynomials, and Factoring

-Linear and Exponential Equations 

-Statistics and Percents

-Graphs, Functions, and Geometry

6. Use the answer choices 

Sometimes, it helps to use the answer choices in front of you when you’re trying to narrow down your options. If you’re asked to solve a variable, and it’s a multiple choice question, plug an answer choice back in to see if it works! 

7. Get comfortable without your calculator. 

If you’re able to quickly, confidently, and accurately complete simple math, it’ll help you on test day! We know it’s hard, but put it away during practice. 

8. Guess on every question you don’t know. 

Make sure every single bubble is filled in before time is called. Even if you’re unsure, guessing won’t count against you, and you have the chance to rack up some additional points you’d leave behind if you skipped those questions entirely. 

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