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SAT Math

4 chapters · 54 topics

Algebra

Algebra is the branch of mathematics that uses symbols and letters to represent numbers and quantities in formulas and equations. It forms the backbone of all advanced mathematics and is essential for modeling real-world relationships.

Solving Linear EquationsMulti-step EquationsEquations with Fractions and DecimalsLinear FunctionsSlope and Rate of ChangeSlope-Intercept Form+8 more

Advanced Math

Advanced Math extends the linear world into curves, powers, and non-constant rates of change. This is where mathematics becomes capable of describing acceleration, area under curves, complex patterns, and the rich behavior of real-world phenomena that don't move in straight lines.

Quadratic EquationsFactoring QuadraticsQuadratic FormulaParabola GraphsPolynomial OperationsFactoring Polynomials+8 more

Problem Solving & Data Analysis

Problem Solving & Data Analysis is the branch of mathematics focused on making sense of real-world numerical information. It combines proportional reasoning, statistical thinking, and probabilistic analysis to interpret, model, and draw conclusions from data.

Ratios and ProportionsUnit RatesPercentagesUnit ConversionsMean, Median, ModeRange+6 more

Geometry & Trigonometry

Geometry is the mathematical study of shapes, sizes, positions, and spatial relationships. Trigonometry extends this by examining the relationships between the angles and sides of triangles, enabling calculations of lengths and angles in any triangle and in circular motion.

Lines and AnglesTriangle PropertiesTriangle Congruence and SimilarityCircle PropertiesArea and CircumferenceArc Length and Sectors+8 more

SAT Reading & Writing

5 chapters · 35 topics

Reading Comprehension

Reading Comprehension is the foundation of the SAT Reading & Writing section. It tests your ability to understand what a passage directly states, what it implies, and what the author's purpose is. Every other skill builds on your ability to grasp the central meaning of a text.

Central Ideas and Main PurposeSupporting DetailsTextual EvidenceSummarizationInference and Logical ConclusionsImplicit Meaning+4 more

Text Structure & Rhetoric

Text Structure & Rhetoric covers how authors organize their writing and use rhetorical strategies to communicate and persuade. You analyze organization, the function of individual sentences, transitions, purpose, tone, and persuasive techniques.

Passage OrganizationFunction of Sentences and ParagraphsTransitions Between IdeasAuthor's PurposeTone and StyleRhetorical Techniques

Information & Ideas

Information & Ideas questions test your ability to work with evidence — both textual and quantitative. You must interpret data from charts and tables, select the best evidence for a claim, and integrate textual and graphical information.

Evidence-based QuestionsSelecting Supporting EvidenceData Interpretation from TextGraphs and Tables AnalysisCombining Text with Data

Standard English Conventions

Standard English Conventions tests grammar, punctuation, and sentence structure. Questions ask you to fix errors in subject-verb agreement, punctuation, pronoun reference, modifier placement, verb tense, and more — the rules that make English writing clear and correct.

Subject-Verb AgreementSentence Boundaries (Run-ons, Fragments)Comma UsageSemicolons and ColonsApostrophesMisplaced and Dangling Modifiers+3 more

Expression of Ideas

Expression of Ideas focuses on how to communicate ideas clearly, precisely, and concisely. Questions ask you to improve transitions, eliminate wordiness, clarify meaning, and strengthen sentence structure — the craft of writing well.

Logical TransitionsConcision and Redundancy RemovalClarity and PrecisionSentence CombinationImproving Sentence Structure

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SAT Math Tips
Section-specific strategies for the SAT Math section — from equation solving to using Desmos effectively.
SAT Reading & Writing Tips
High-impact tactics for the SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing section — inference, grammar, and rhetoric.
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