Sat math Essentials

SAT Math at a Glance
Math Sections
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two 25-minute sections 
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one 20-minute math section
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total of 70 minutes for math sections
Math Questions 
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90% are multiple-choice questions; you must choose an answer from five answer choices
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about ten questions are grid-in questions; you must determine the answer without answer choices
Math Concepts Tested 
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numbers and operations (i.e., arithmetic)
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geometry
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algebra and functions
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statistics and data analysis
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probability

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to keep yourself dedicated to your work without letting
the SAT become all you think about. Remember: If
you put in the hard work, you’ll enjoy your relaxation
time even more.
Use Additional Study Sources
This book will give you a solid foundation of knowledge
about the math sections of the SAT. However, you might
also benefit from other LearningExpress books such as
Practical Math Success in 20 Minutes a Day 
and
1001
Math Questions
.
Take Real Practice Tests
It is essential that you obtain the book 
10 Real SATs
,
published by The College Board. This book is the only
source for actual retired SATs. Make sure you take at
least one real retired SAT before test day. The more
familiar you can become with the look and feel of a real
SAT, the fewer surprises there will be on test day.
Memorize the Directions
The directions found on SATs are the same from test to
test, so memorize the directions on the practice tests in
the 
10 Real SATs
book so you won’t have to read the
directions on test day. This will save you a lot of time.
While some students will be reading through the direc-
tions, you can be working on the first question.