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SAT Math Prep
Miss Warman
Fall 2009
What You Should Know
 Content reflects math that college-bound
students typically learn during first three years of
high school
 More effectively assesses the math necessary for
college success
 Your combined score is one of many factors that
colleges review when considering your college
application. Other factors include your
academic record, involvement in school
activities, application essay and letters of
recommendation.
SAT Math
 Time: 70 minutes
 Two 25-minute sections
 20 multiple choice
 8 multiple choice, 10 student-produced responses
 One 20-minute section
 16 multiple choice
 Content:
 Number and Operations
 Algebra 1, 2, and Functions
 Geometry& Measurement
 Statistics, Probability, and Data Analysis
 Length of entire SAT: 3 hours, 45 minutes
SAT Math
 Calculator use is permitted
 Graphing calculator
 Scientific calculator
 4-function calculator (not recommended)
 Scoring:
 With each correct answer choice, you gain 1 point.
 If you leave the answer blank, you get no points.
 If your multiple choice answer is attempted but incorrect,
you lose ¼ of a point.
 If your student-produced response answer is attempted but
incorrect, you lose no points.
 Score: 200-800
Approaches to SAT Math
Approaches to SAT Math
Calculator Tips
Calculator Tips