2. General SAT information breakdown Guessing and Scoring- General strategies Testing: –What to bring to test –Day of the test –During the test Math sections set up and scoring Math topics review Math helpful hints along with practice problems Resources for more practice Practice problems General Information Agenda

3. Test Breakdown The New SAT has 4 or 5 sections with optional essay Test-takers sitting next to each other in the same session may have test books with different forms with sections in different orders. General Information

4. 2015-16 Test Dates Test Regular Registration Deadline March 5SAT onlyFebruary 5 May 7SAT & Subject Tests April 26 June 4SAT & Subject Tests May 25 SAT Fee: $43 and $54 with essay Subject Test $26 Other fees may also apply: (subject tests, late fees, standby fees, scores by phone, rush reports, etc.) Test Dates & Cost US Registration Deadlines General Information

5. During the Test Pre-Test Preparation General Tips If time is limited, and it always is, focus on improving one section to raise score Colleges combine test scores and take the best score for each section Don’t Rush. It’s better to run short on time than to make careless errors. Don’t try a new strategy during the test. Practice it ahead of time. Make sure you brush up on at least the first half of every section. If you have trouble refer to the reference packet, a teacher or websites for help. Circle the question to ensure you’re trying to answer what they’re asking Be familiar with the directions and format ahead of time. Test time is not the time to wonder what they’re asking you to do Don’t be a Superman! Know the easy stuff! Practice! – Practice! – Practice! e.g. If a + 2b is equal to 125% of 4b, what is the value of ? General Information

6. Guessing and Scoring Guess! But never guess blindly Example: 14)If x 2 =y 2 +50 which must be = to 50? A)2(x+y) B) x 2 + y 2 C) (x-y) (x-y) D) (x+y)(x-y) 2 Don’t be afraid to skip and come back later. Circle the question Record how many answers you could eliminate Move on. Come back when it’s time to guess. General Information

7. SAT admission ticket Three sharpened pencils Calculator with extra batteries General Information Photo ID Gather up everything you need Gas the car up the night before Make sure ride is dependable Be Prepared Be Calm and Ready Lay out comfortable clothes Know the location of the test site Keep stress levels down No arguing Don’t cram the night before Be confident in what you know Be home at reasonable hour Go to bed at normal school time The Day Before The Test

8. Eat a normal breakfast high protein low sugar. Don’t rush! Arrive at least 15 minutes early. Bring a healthy snack and drink. Bring watch (no noise) and leave cell phones at home. General Information Set two alarm clocks. The Day of The Test

9. Take advantage of breaks. –There are two breaks: sip water, eat your snack. You don’t want to be thinking about food during the test. Some people get very stressed out. Make sure you are prepared for it. –Take the test section by section and know that it will end and you have made it. –Have a plan as to what to do if you panic. Stop and refocus yourself Take deep breaths and remember how smart you are. Give yourself a pep talk or look up at the wall for a few seconds Think, “What’s the worst thing that could happen?” It’s not that bad. If all else fails, smile! Seriously! Studies show smiling sends calming messages to the brain even if you are unhappy. –A little nervousness can work to your advantage, it keeps you on task. During the last 5 minutes (whether you’re done or not) –Revisit questions where you have eliminated enough answers to guess… then guess. The New SAT has right answer scoring, which means no penalty for wrong answers. If you finish a section early –Go back and check questions you circled. –Make sure you filled in the bubbles correctly. General Information During The Test

10. Math Section Tips, Tricks and Hints Math Section

11. Two math sections (80 minutes - 58 questions.) 3 – 25 minutes with 20 questions non-calculator 4 – 55 minutes with 38 questions with a calculator No Calculator section is the biggest change in the New SAT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Multiple Choice Grid-In Question Number Level of Difficulty Math Section Math Section Format Question arrangement: Questions are arranged from easy to hard, by type. For example if 1-5 are multiple choice and 6-10 are grid in, then questions 1 and 6 are easy and 5 and 10 are hard. Set a goal for yourself and determine where you are on the pacing chart. Question types: 45 multiple choice questions - 78% 13 grid-in questions - 22%

12. Math Section Four Major Areas of Math Data Analysis/Problem Solving Algebra Geometry Trig Content Area Topics Covered Calculator Questions No- Calculator Questions Heart of Algebra Fundamental concepts in algebra involving linear equations and inequalities 118 Problem Solving and Data Analysis Interpreting qualitative and quantitative data, analyzing relationships 170 Passport to Advanced Math More advanced concepts in algebra, including quadratic and higher-order equations 79 Additional Topics in Math Geometry, trigonometry, complex numbers 33

13. Heart of Algebra topics: Linear Equations and Inequalities, Linear Modeling, System of Equations and Inequalities, Linear Interpretation Problem Solving and Data Analysis: Ratios, Rates Proportions, Scales, Percents, Measurements, Scatterplots, Investigating Graphs, Linear vs Exponential Graphs, Two Way Tables Passport to Advanced Math: Quadratics or Exponential Modeling, Forms of Expressions, Solving Quadratic Equations, Solving Radicals and Rationals, Rewriting Rationals, Polynomial zeros or factors, Nonlinear relationships, Function Notation Additional Topics in Math: Complex Numbers, Circle Theorems, Congruence and Similarity Theorems, Trigonometric Ratios and Theorems Specific Topics For Math Sections

14. Graphing calculators Scientific calculators Four-function calculators (not recommended) Large calculator or raised buttons = sitting in a different area Don’t have to clear memory Permitted CalculatorsUnacceptable Calculators Laptop or a portable / handheld computer Calculator that has QWERTY (typewriter-like) keypad, uses an electrical outlet, makes noise, or has a paper tape Electronic writing pad or pen- input/stylus-driven device Pocket organizer Cell phone calculator Tips: Be Familiar with it Check every number on the display as you key it in Every question on the SAT can be answered without a calculator; sometimes faster Clear between problems Bring extra batteries Calculators Math Section

15. Math Section Grid-In Hints & Tips 712 / -No credit for this -Helps avoid mistakes -Be sure of answer before you grid, to avoid erasure marks -Fill in completely -Fraction or decimal? (either is ok) 7/12 or.583 Answer = or 0.583 After you get the answer... Determine how you will write your answer 1 Write answer In this box 2 Grid in Result 3 -2.5 12,260 -Check to see that your answer will fit in the box. If negative or > 9999...... its wrong. -Don’t leave a grid question blank. Remember no points are taken off for wrong answers..666 not.67 -Decimals can be truncated but use entire box 8/16 12/16 3/4.75 -Fractions do not need to be reduced unless they won’t fit in the box 1 3/8 11/8 -Write mixed number as improper fraction

16. 7 Math Section Heart of Algebraic Problems: Linear Equations :Non Calculator A) -15 B) -2 C) 0 D) 2 If the point (x, 7) lies of the graph of 5x + 2y = 4, what is the value of x? 5(x) + 2( ) = 4y 5x + 14 = 4 -14 5x = -10 x = -2

17. Solve by Multiplying by -2 to the second equation and then add: 12x + 8y = 16 -12x - 20y = -22 Math Section Heart of Algebraic Problems System of Equations: Calculator Twelve Smooth-Glide pens and eight Easy-Write pencils cost exactly $16.00 at Office World. Six Smooth-Glide pens and ten Easy-Write pencils cost $11.00 at the same location. How much will nine Smooth-Glide pens and nine Easy-Write pencils cost at Office World? (Disregard the dollar sign when gridding your answer.) Equations: 12x + 8y = 16 6x + 10y = 11 New equation :-12y = -6 so the pens = $.50 Don’t forget to answer the question: $13.50 AND THEN BUBBLE 1 3. 5

18. Math Section Problem Solving :Ratio Problems Problems range from easy to hard 532 435 87 BoysGirlsWhole Ratio Actual multiply Easy Example: The ratio of boys to girls in a school is 3:2. If there are 435 students in the school, how many of them are boys? 261 By filling out the below table, a host of questions are easily answered The Whole value is the sum of the ratios Divide actual students by the whole ratio. This is the “multiplier” Use multiplier to calculate the actual number of boys and girls. 87 Use a similar method when problems get harder x+y BoysGirlsWhole Ratio Actual multiply Hard The ratio of boys to girls in a school is x:y. If the total number of students in the school is equal to 5 times the number of boys, find the number of girls in the school in terms of x and y. xy 5x 5xy x+y The Whole value is the sum of the ratios Divide actual students by the whole ratio. This is the “multiplier” Use multiplier to calculate the actual number of boys and girls.

19. Math Section Problem Solving: Percent Caution: The wrong answers for these questions are not randomly chosen. They are chosen to entice you to pick them. In this case, you have the 100% value of a car reduced by 40% then increased by 20%. 80% is looking pretty good, but don’t fall for it. Take the problem in steps. Hint: Since you are only looking for the percent difference in price, not the price, just give the original price a number (instead of a variable) to make the math easy. Say $100. 2) Jack sold his car back to the dealer for 40% less than he paid 1) Jack bought the car for $100 3) The dealer resold it for 20% more than he bought it back for. $100 – (0.4 x $100) = $60 C So the answer is Or... $100 x 0.6 = $60 $60 + (0.2 x $60) = $72 $60 x 1.2 = $72 Percent Increase/Decrease : Jack purchased a new in 1990. Three years later he sold it to a dealer for 40 percent less than he paid for it in 1990. The dealer then added 20 percent onto the price he paid and resold it to another customer. The price the final customer paid for the was what percent of the original price Jack paid for it in 1990? A) 40% B) 60% C) 72% D) 80%

20. Math Section The following information is given to you at the front of the test section So there is no need to memorize it. WRONG The last thing you want to do is take the time to flip back and forth to the reference information. Do this only in an emergency. Know this stuff! Other Hints... If drawing is not to scale, it may help to draw it to scale Try to ballpark your answer to see if it makes sense A 3, 4, 5 triangle also applies for multiples like 6,8,10 (Pythagorean triplets) Geometry Hints Also need to know... Approximations for radicals (e.g.,, etc. ) The lingo (parallel, perpendicular, isosceles, equilateral, etc.) And the symbols that represent them Know the Basics Before you get there

21. Which of the following represents the function shown? A) B) C) D) Math Section Passport to Advanced Math Remember the vertex form of a parabola: A

22. Math Section In the figure above, if l m, what does z equal in terms of x and y ? l m z0z0 yoyo xoxo A) x + y B) x – y C) 180 – x D) 180 – x – y Knowing the basics... Corresponding angles are congruent yoyo Vertical angles are congruent There are 180 degrees in a triangle Therefore: z = 180 – x – y Knowing the basics makes quick work of many problems D Additional Topics in Math: Geometry Problems yoyo

23. Trial and Error This is useful if there are no variables in the answer. If you use this method note that the answers are always in ascending order Start in the middle (answer C) then you will know if the number needs to be bigger or smaller – On average, gets you to the answer faster (max of two calculations) Math Section Techniques for Solving Problems Solution: Try (C) – plug 8 in for x 8 > 3(8) – 4 > -2 8 > 20 > -2 X needs to be smaller, so try (B) 8 > 3(5) - 4 > -2 8 > 11 > -2 STOP! The answer has to be A. Example: If 8 > 3x – 4 > -2 then x could equal (A) 3 (B) 5 (C) 8 (D) 16

24. Math Section Plugging in your own numbers Don’t forget negatives, fractions & irrational numbers Solution: If n = 2, then Example: If n = 0, then which of the following must be true? To try NEGATIVES and FRACTIONS Solution: If n = -2, then So our answer is E. I. 2 2 >2 4>2 II. 2(2) > 2 4>2 III. 2+1 > 2 3>2 A) I only B) II only C) III only D) I and III only I. n 2 > n II. 2n > n III. n+1 > n So our answer is D. I. (-2) 2 >-2 4>-2 II. 2(-2) > -2 -4>-2 III. -2+1 > -2 -1>-2 Really!

25. Math Section Plugging in your own numbers Other Considerations 7,000 or -77A multiple of 7 -1,0,11,2,3Consecutive numbers -2,-42,4 -33 (0,0) or (-3,-1)(3,1) A huge numberSmall numberA number An odd numberAn even numberA number A fractionAn integerA number 2,-22,4Two even numbers fraction 1,0 or -14integer Try This!You triedIf the problem asks you for