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Mastery of any subject matter requires practice, and practice, as they say, ultimately makes perfect. Passiviely watching non-interactive videos of chatty smart guys solving SAT MATH problems is not true practice! It’s easy to pretend that you now know the course material, and yes, it’s easy and stress-free to passively watch while you check your social stream, nosh on snacks, text friends, stream Hulu, and so on!
But that’s not true learning! That’s not a 770 on the SAT MATH exam! So what do you need to do?? You need to DIVE into this site and actively engage with all of the INTERACTIVE materials that we provide. You need to think at each interactive juncture and make a reasoned choice. And over time, you’ll start flexing those MATH muscles just in time to SMASH the SAT!
“Smashing the SAT is the ultimate math bootcamp. I no longer fear MATH–in fact, I’m starting to love it!”
A good command of MATH isn’t just a prerequisite for success on the SAT. It’s also a huge asset in navigating life itself. As time goes on, you’ll make major financing decisions, you’ll contemplate compensation packages, home-buying options and so on. SO DO THE MATH!
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What is Interactive Video?
Interactive video is a relatively new medium on the web that allows instructional designers (like me) to create a truly interactive experience for you, the learner! As you’ll see (especially if you opt for the Premium Pass), all of our videos have interactive breakpoints at which we ask you to incrementally solve whatever SAT MATH problem we’re focused on. Requiring YOU to exercise your judgment within the context of the lesson is what makes ALL THE DIFFERENCE in the world! Your retention and mastery will over time be exponentially heightened.
How much can I improve on my SAT MATH score?
Obviously this depends upon the amount of study time that you devote to our content. It also depends upon what your current level of performance on the test is. Obviously if you’re already a 720 scorer, then I’d be foolish to promise an improvement of 100+ points!! However, for a currently average scorer who makes a true commitment to our course content, I think that 100+ points is a reasonable expectation.
What are the most important concepts to learn?
OK, here’s a quick Top Ten list–
- Linear Equations (including what they really mean!)
- Quadratics, Functions, Solutions
- Exercise SAT-style deduction where necessary
- Strategic Algebra (i.e., efficiently getting to where you need to go)
- Word Problems (don’t panic at verbiage!)
- Graphing (both linear equations and quadratics)
- Data Tables / Charts / Histograms
How much time does this course take?
This depends quite a bit on your current proficiency with high school math. The content here can be navigated more quickly IF you’re familiar and comfortable with any given area. A normally-paced user can probably do all of the in-depth REVIEW material in about 20 hours. Then they are 232 additional practice questions (with one or two HINTS) and video explanations.
Is the SAT MATH exam full of gimmicks?
Absolutely!! OK, I’m being somewhat facetious, but it is the case that SAT MATH problems often have a small twist that I believe are designed to task you out of your HS math class comfort zone and potentially rattle you. Even simple “Solving for x” type of problems can be obfuscated in certain ways (don’t worry–we cover all of these SAT nuances). So yes, you need to practice MATH SAT-style!
Can this approach make MATH less abstract?
That’s a big-time YES!! We strive to make MATH VISUAL at every turn. We animate graphs and correlate both data points and graph lines to tangible real-world phenomena. We animate the solutions of algebraic equations in a step-by-step fashion to keep you engaged and on track in terms of your overall comprehension.
Scholarships that a top score can earn?
If you apply yourself to this MATH content and dramatically elevate your proficiency on the SAT exam, thereby jumping from a 500, let’s say, to a 700, then this could translate into thousands or even tens of thousands of scholarship dollars!
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Track your progress in a LMS (Learning Management System). Interact with in-depth highly-interactive modules that cover every aspect of the SAT MATH exam! Solve (with audio and video HINTS) 232 SAT Math questions and link to over 500 additional similar problems for extra practice.