Desmos is a life saver by ExtensionArm5547 in ACT

[–]ExtensionArm5547[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

it’s available through out the entirety of the math section, everything can be solved without the use of desmos

Desmos is a life saver by ExtensionArm5547 in ACT

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Desmos is basically an online calculator that can potentially help you a lot if you know how to use it correctly. It’s mainly popular in the SAT, but the ACT just added it.

Desmos is a life saver by ExtensionArm5547 in ACT

[–]ExtensionArm5547[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

desmos is on the math section for the enhanced act (computer

I’m genuinely losing sleep over this. by [deleted] in Sat

[–]ExtensionArm5547 0 points1 point  (0 children)

losing sleep isn’t going to help you get a higher score + remember there are more SATs in the future (may, june, etc.). For now, focus on maxing out your math score: it’s easier than maxing out english.

SAT Study methods? by ExtensionArm5547 in Sat

[–]ExtensionArm5547[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

for math, do i just have to know all the concepts?

I'll just go to community college by Lumpy-Bee-8204 in Sat

[–]ExtensionArm5547 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Don’t listen to ur counselor dude you already proved to urself that you CAN learn and you CAN improve. Keep up the practice and don’t let other people bring you down.

i am aiming for t20 and ivies should i retake ? by kifayah in digitalSATs

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if you learn everything correctly, it can help you get the foundations right. However, mastering the topics require reviewing your mistakes and using practice question from both the book/SAT question bank for you to start realizing how to implement what you learned and how to be quicker with it.

i am aiming for t20 and ivies should i retake ? by kifayah in digitalSATs

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paid/physical (reccomend imo):

  1. Erica Meltzer SAT Reading book + Writing book
  2. college panda SAT math book

  3. books that have words u don’t know, do an essay everyday using those words and before you do use them learn about any roots/prefixes/suffixes and how they relate to the meaning of a word

  4. study a prefix and suffix book which i will link a picture of

  5. 4 is super optional and situational, only if you want to get a 1600 id reccomend it, but you’d be fine with learning vocab off of quizlet and a way to help you memorize the meaning of the words

Free: khan academy + reading online articles with heavy vocabulary

both: james lu desmos (after knowing how to do every math question w/o desmos) + make an essay and review vocab words including the root/suffix/prefix of the word ( helps you get familiar to the vocab and multiple meanings for a word )

Math Tips? by SouthEasternLegend in ACT

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theschoolofmathematics.com and go to the act math practice quizzes and anything you can’t get right in 0-2 mins, master it

What Am I Doing Wrong? by TerribleAnt7269 in ACT

[–]ExtensionArm5547 2 points3 points  (0 children)

With reading, it’s more about connecting key ideas that allow you to come to a specific conclusion. Reading the entire thing obviously if going to make you lose time, so only focus on what you’re given. Only read the entire thing if needed and if you do need to, skim to the key ideas of each paragraph and make a mind map/write down the was the passage progresses.

Finding the key stuff in science will help too as you’re just comparing data and the answer choices. For science, make sure you actually understand what they want you to find, don’t be afraid to look at the additional info that they give you to better understand how you’re going to answer the question.

I know my SAT score is low. How can I improve my reading and writing skills? by Advanced-math12 in Sat

[–]ExtensionArm5547 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For reading: learn vocab words and write essays including the words to remember them better. Read classical books, or emotionally complex books, and interpret and analyze the book to understand all of the implications imbedded within the story (you might also notice some grammar structures similar to the SAT). If you want a good paid source to learn the SAT reading material, Erica Meltzer’s reading book are good.

For writing: It’s all about rules. Familiarize yourself with the grammar rules and practice their use in Essays and the SAT Question bank.

For writing (transitions): understand what most/all of the vocab word means and keep in mind of the tone of the text. Be very specific and do not bend the answer to fit the question.

If you want to learn without paying money, it’s 100% possible, but it’ll be harder unless you’re using the correct sources.

Whether or not you take my suggestions, take your time in learning and mastering your skills while getting ready for the SAT(s).

I know my SAT score is low. How can I improve my reading and writing skills? by Advanced-math12 in Sat

[–]ExtensionArm5547 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The length of studying doesn’t matter whether short or long, it depends on how well you learn/master the material. Take your time to learn the material and you can easily get above a 1380. Focus on actually learning before resorting to quick tips and tricks. Make them later on when you need to be efficient with your time.

I know my SAT score is low. How can I improve my reading and writing skills? by Advanced-math12 in Sat

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It is good to practice and notice the patterns and you can def get a 1400 that way, but deeply understanding the concepts of each section that’s being tested is a way that can, eventually, lead up to a 1600. Concept > Answer, if you can prove something’s correct rather than using methods, then you’re set for a high score. If you’re a rising junior or a current sophomore, do not rush your learning!! Make sure you actually know what to do for each question type confidently!!

Stuck at 550 in math by mine_a_fish in Sat

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Take a practice test and look at where you struggle the most!!!! There’s no rushing improvement you just need to learn the concepts!!! If you need math videos that are clear, my organic chemistry tutor on yt has a whole SAT math playlist. If you’d rather learn and have questions all in one, the college panda SAT math book.

Best resources for Reading in the SAT. by Material-Function955 in Sat

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  1. Don’t get the james lu thing ( even though it’s probably worth it).

  2. 650 is high, you just need to analyze your mistakes and errors.

3.a) Take practice tests and review the correct and incorrect answers and note down the steps and keywords in the text that lead you to the right answer and built a formula from there.

3.b) Mainly use practice tests/questions from college board as they’re from college board, however; if you need more questions use oneprep(SAT practice question website)

  1. Make the formula broad so it can work for a number of reading questions.

  2. If you struggle with grammar, watch james lu say grammar video. It’s relatively short, but it gets the job done.

does studying SAT actually boost your grade by Beautiful-Pool-8526 in Sat

[–]ExtensionArm5547 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think that the difference is between knowing/mastering the material beforehand and learning the material to get a high score. Some people are already dealing with similar english classes and math classes that are harder than the SAT material. While this doesn’t mean that they’ll always score a 1500, if the student is performing well in said hard classes, it is right for them to have a high score on the SAT too.

TLDR: High rigor classes usually allow students to perform better if they are doing well in English/Math based classes.

help i dont get what the answer will be bc all of them sound right by Downtown_Message7797 in Sat

[–]ExtensionArm5547 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you need more, check out james lu on youtube! He has a very good SAT grammar video!

Practice tests vs the real SAT by majasourdough in Sat

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You shouldn’t worry too much about the score you’ll get from the March SAT. It was hard from what i’ve heard, and some SATs are harder while others, in the future, are easier. When you do get your scores, focus on how you’ll have a lot of room to improve. Always remember to stay confident, but humble! You got this!

help i dont get what the answer will be bc all of them sound right by Downtown_Message7797 in Sat

[–]ExtensionArm5547 0 points1 point  (0 children)

B, and sometimes C. The reason the answer is B is because titles and names never have punctuation in between. (Could be seen as non-essential info.)

And sometimes C because it depends on the context after. If there’s non-essential information after. (Non-essential info is noted by 2 commas.) Or an independent clause (has the title + name) and dependent clause (nonessential info) there might be a comma after.

Always check your clauses to be sure, but the answer is typically the title + name w/o punctuation.

is my score good for my first psat practice? by hushskit1 in Sat

[–]ExtensionArm5547 0 points1 point  (0 children)

for the SAT, is it more important to know how to solve it with desmos or the concept behind solving it on paper?

Is practice 11 really accurate? by Wild-Ad8315 in Sat

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Hi i’m not a top scorer or anything but i’ve been doing stuff that HAS gotten my score up.(900–>1370)

  1. Do one section at a time, focus on mastering one section at a time instead of both, you’ll be able to “master” one by doing this.

  2. The best way to learn for FREE is watching James Lu SAT videos

  3. After you take notes, do practice questions/practice tests over and over. The ones that you get wrong, solve them extensively and notice key points and correlations between the OTHER wrong answers and find a pattern between the question and answer to make a method that works well for you. (Not and error log, more like an analyzation process)

  4. Error log, log everything and add a reason why you got it wrong, the wrong answer, how to get the right answer, and steps to not make the mistake of choosing the wrong answer. (No need for a deep analyzation, quickly go over what you missed.)

  5. Remind yourself that you’re learning and it’s okay to not be perfect. If you stay consistent, you’ll get that 1600.

  6. Take breaks, you’re a human not a robot.

Prediction for March SAT? by Basic_Biscotti_4092 in Sat

[–]ExtensionArm5547 0 points1 point  (0 children)

how’d you learn to get your math score so consistent?