by Richard Gardella | Jun 6, 2022 | SAT MATH, Word Problems
Don’t be Intimidated by Word Problems So many phrases, so little time! Word problems are a major component of the SAT MATH exam, and many students are not immediately comfortable with the task of translating mathematically that which has been described. While...
by Richard Gardella | Jun 3, 2022 | Graphing, SAT MATH
Linear equations are frequently depicted as graphs on the SAT MATH exam. And of course there are two critical components of any graph of a linear equation— SLOPE (change in y divided by change in x)y-intercept (where the line crosses the y-axis) A graph that shows a...
by Richard Gardella | Jun 2, 2022 | SAT MATH, SAT Strategies
OK, the absolutely best SAT strategy is to KNOW THE MATH! Sorry to disabuse you of the myth that you can learn a collection of gimmicky approaches to specific questions and garner a top score. In many cases, memorizing the gimmick and actually applying it correctly is...
by Richard Gardella | Jun 1, 2022 | Classic Problems, SAT MATH
One of the criticisms of the SAT is that it’s a “coach-able” exam. And you know what? It is! The SAT test-makers have a virtual love affair with a variety of questions that they just can’t boot out the door! There’s their latest prom date—the relationship between the...
by Richard Gardella | May 30, 2022 | Algebraic Manipulation, SAT MATH
On your SAT MATH exam, you will need to be strategic in choosing what algebraic operations that you actually perform. Certainly the most reliable general strategy is to isolate on one side of the equation the variable (e.g, “x”) that the SAT test makers are...
by Richard Gardella | May 29, 2022 | Parabolas, Quadratics, SAT MATH
The SAT is pretty fond of parabolas. I mean, who wouldn’t be—they’re beautiful! Parabolas are generated from the graphing of quadratic equations. Parabolas have symmetry around a vertical access. Parabolas can open upward or downward, depending upon whether the...
