How to better prepare for the math portion of the SAT test
The SAT test allows colleges to compare different students from different schools on the same scale. For this reason alone, it is important that students study methodically and thoroughly for this exam. The math portion of the exam is heavily weighed when the student is interested in pursuing a college degree that involves math, science, finance, technology, or related fields.
Like other standardized tests, the SAT is a test that can be studied quite strategically. This is because the math topics included in the exam are well defined and fixed. Additionally, the same types of questions appear from year to year, making them excellent practice material for students. Therefore, the logical way to master the math portion of the SAT is to master the topics on the test.
To better understand the exam topics, you need to first review the textbooks that describe the concepts in detail. Study the relevant chapters until the material makes sense to you. After you have finished studying the relevant chapters, proceed to the problems at the end of the chapter. Try to solve as many problems as possible until you are completely sure that you have mastered the resolution procedure.
Once you have finished reviewing the material and practicing the problems in your textbook, you need to work on an actual SAT math test. Take this exam following the rules that would be followed on the day of the exam. In other words, take the time when you are working within a section and take the required breaks (as allowed) between the math sections. After completing a sample SAT exam, rate the exam and review your results. Be aware if there is a specific question type that seems to be causing problems or if there is a specific issue that continues to baffle you.
At this point, it may be appropriate to consider specialized and focused tutoring to fill any gaps in understanding. The tutor will be able to focus on the math on the SAT and pay more attention to weaknesses until understanding of the concepts improves. Tutoring can be in person or online. Recently, online tutoring has become more popular as it is more convenient for both the tutor and the student. Additionally, online tutoring tends to be more affordable than in-person tutoring.
In an online tutorial session, the tutor and the student can work on the same interactive whiteboard and share problems, answers and explanations. Using the computer microphone or a telephone, the tutor and the student can communicate by voice to communicate more with each other. The tutoring session takes place in a private interactive classroom and can be scheduled at the student’s convenience.