• Home
  • Subjects Offered
  • College Prep
  • About Marga
  • Marga’s Blog
  • SAT Math Study Notes
  • FAQs
  • LinkedIn
  • Facebook

Academic Fitness NW

Tutoring in Monroe, Redmond, Duvall and Eastside locations

Tutoring high school, homeschool and community college students in
Kirkland and Sammamish

Marga White

marga@nullacademicfitnessnw.com
(425) 876-2610

SAT Math Study Notes

Sample Images:

What are they for?

Most of my tutoring students struggle to find the time and motivation to study for the SAT. The task just seems too daunting. They’ll ask me “how do I study for a test that covers practically everything I’ve learned about reading comprehension, writing/grammar, and math while being a full-time student?” It’s a fair question, so I’m on a mission to do my part to help students out. As a math tutor, that means creating a tool that will make studying for the two math sections simple and effective – hence the SAT Math Study Notes. These notes are not intended to reteach math from the beginning, but rather to refresh the student’s memory on those concepts (and only those concepts) that are covered on the math sections of the SAT test. My study notes consist of the most commonly forgotten math concepts as well as step-by-step instructions for how to solve many of the types of questions you’ll encounter on the exam.

How were they designed?

I started working on these notes over a year ago as a study tool for my students. From several years’ experience tutoring for this test, I know exactly what types of problems are generally missed and how to fill in the gaps. I started by going through each and every math question (all 464 of them!) from the eight publicly available SAT practice tests provided by The College Board. There’s no better SAT study resource than these practice tests because they consist of actual SAT questions from previous exams. I then gave my study notes to several of my SAT prep students to try out and give me feedback. With lots of rewriting and polishing, I’m now ready to release them.

Why are they divided into four different categories?

Because that’s how the math score is reported on the SAT. When students get their scores after taking an SAT exam, the math score is divided into these same four categories. This is so students can see where they need to put their energy in order to score higher next time. The four categories are listed below with a brief description and the percentage of math questions that generally fall in each category:

1. Heart of Algebra:
→ Linear equations, inequalities, functions and graphs (30%)

2. Problem Solving and Data Analysis:
→ Percentages, ratios, rates and data analysis (30%)

3. Passport to Advanced Math:
→ Non-linear equations, exponents, radicals and quadratics (30%)

4. Additional Topics in Math:
→ Geometry, trigonometry and complex numbers (10%)

How should I use them?

I recommend you take both math sections (3 and 4) from one of the College Board practice exams and grade them following the provided instructions. This will give you a baseline score for your current math skills. Here’s an easy link to these tests. Then, hit the study notes hard. Read through them carefully. Take your time and make sure you fully understand each concept and commit it to memory – especially the ones you missed on the practice exam. For those concepts that need additional study, I recommend KhanAcademy.org and MathIsFun.com. Take another practice exam and see how you’ve improved. Good luck!

P.S. Don’t forget….the next 2019 SAT test dates are March 9th, May 4th and June 1st!

$45.00 – Purchase Checkout Added to cart

January 31, 2019 By Marga White |

Recent Blog Posts

Last dates to take the SAT or ACT for 2019 college applicants

Teenagers and part-time jobs during the school year

How to communicate with the school when there is a problem in one of your teen’s classes

Testimonials

"Ms. White!"
I wanted to take a moment to thank you for working with our daughter. When we began working with you our daughter's ACT score wasn't quite high enough to get into her top choice school. When she just recently took the ACT again after working with you her score improved by 6 points, and made it possible for her to apply with confidence to her top choice school! Your work with specific topics and addressing strategies for success HUGELY paid off for our daughter. I truly believe the one-on-one time with you made all the difference. I also appreciated your weekly summaries you sent to me as well so I knew what you had worked on and what her tasks were until your next meeting. (We all know how teenagers can be with communication to their parents!)
Stacey Cinderella
Sammamish
My daughter loves having Marga as a tutor and looks forward to her session every week. She can't wait to tell me how awesome it is after each visit, including excitement for what they are working on learning. I couldn't ask for a more positive tutoring experience!
Mary Olson
Snohomish
"Excellent!"
Marga knows the material and she makes good use of time. She also connects with her students and is patient and kind! She is an excellent tutor. I am so glad we found her for SAT prep.
Ann McNeil
Snohomish
Looking for a tutor, look no further! Marga has it all and has been such an amazing asset to our family. She not only provides outstanding tutoring, she connects with kids and parents to find long lasting solutions. She has gone above and beyond my expectations to provide just the kind of help my daughter needs. Thank you Marga!
Mary Sullivan
Sammamish
"Amazing!!"
What can I say-but Marga has been an amazing asset for our family!!! We started looking for a tutor for our senior, who was struggling with Algebra 2, as we wanted to ensure she graduated on time. We found Marga and our experience has been amazing!! Marga has worked with our daughter for the last several months and with her assistance, my daughter has not only passed her Algebra 2, but has passed with an A. And more importantly, will be graduating on time. Marga exhibits consistency, patience, excellent communication skills, as well as being very personable. She has instilled confidence in my daughter that has not only impacted her math grade, but her other grades as well. My daughter is very proud of her accomplishments, an emotion that she doesn't always feel. Hands down, would recommend Marga to anyone in need of assistance in the math discipline. I can't thank her enough for the work she has done with our daughter.
Natalie D'Angelo
Snohomish, WA
"Knowledgeable and patient tutor"
So thankful to Marga. She found out what my daughter needed and responded with simple to learn methodology with many examples. Now she feels confident and is hungry for more.
John Darvish
Sammamish, WA
"Simply the Best!"
My daughter had many tutors over the last few years and none have even come close to Marga. She knows my child is a visual learner and teaches her in a way my daughter can understand. Her grade significantly improved and I am so grateful to have found Marga! To see the confidence my daughter now has not only in math but in general is amazing.
Terri Schmidt
Sammamish, WA
  • Parent/Student Feedback
  • Submit a Review
  • Make a Payment
  • Contact

Copyright © 2019 · Academic Fitness NW · Website Customizations by Cascade Valley Designs