Boost Your SAT Math Score: Strategies for Improvement

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The discussion focuses on strategies to improve SAT Math scores, emphasizing the importance of test-taking techniques over pure mathematical knowledge. Participants highlight the effectiveness of practice tests, recommending the use of dedicated SAT Math practice books. One contributor noted a significant improvement of 100 points after completing several practice tests. The consensus is that familiarity with the test format and timed practice is crucial for success.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of SAT Math format and question types
  • Familiarity with test-taking strategies
  • Experience with timed practice tests
  • Basic knowledge of high school mathematics, including Algebra and Geometry
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  • Research effective SAT Math practice books, such as "The College Board's Official SAT Study Guide"
  • Explore online platforms offering SAT Math practice tests, like Khan Academy
  • Learn about time management techniques specifically for standardized tests
  • Investigate common SAT Math pitfalls and how to avoid them
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High school students preparing for the SAT, educators seeking to guide students in math test preparation, and parents looking for resources to support their children's SAT Math improvement.

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Hello everyone, I'm currently in high school and will be applying to universities this summer. I recently took my SATs and, although I did pretty well on the english sections (Writing=650 and Reading=600), I was extremely disappointed by my maths score (640). Now I'm not generally weak in maths (I have a 91% in Calculus) but for some reason I seem to make the silliest of mistakes in SAT math. SO my question is : Is there anything I can do to improve my maths score? And if so what should I do to improve?
 
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I was disappointed with my math score the first time I took it too. I bought a book of practice tests and took 4 or 5 of them. My math score improved 100 points.
 
The thing is about SAT Math, is that there are people who get 5s on AP Calculus tests but bomb the SAT Math. The reason is a lot of it is less about whether you know the stuff (which you do have to) and more about test-taking strategies. With this in mind, I would also recommend looking at Practice books, they can definitely help.
 
I took it last in 1959 or so but the same principles probably apply now. It is a timed test, and a short answer test, so practice helps. I was on the math team at my school and we practiced for those contests by taking lots of standardized tests and timing ourselves.

I took the SAT once and got over 795/800. (I recall it as 797, but I am told that is not now a possible score.)
 

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