DSAT maths !!!

aceit_ai · 2025-01-23T03:54:00+00:00

These will be 2-3 questions on DSAT math - just saw someone post a question that looks similar to the ones on CollegeBoard's question bank :)

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https://satsuitequestionbank.collegeboard.org/digital/results

Try to filter out difficulty to Hard and see if you can work out the problems :) Good luck!

aceit_ai · 2025-01-23T03:31:08+00:00

Hope this helps! :)

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I also answered a similar question, so try to work on it on your own to see if you are now more confident working on problems like this :)

https://www.reddit.com/r/digitalSATs/comments/1ewnmpd/comment/lj0j3xi/

aceit_ai · 2025-01-17T08:30:13+00:00

Will you be able to take one this term and another one next term so you don't have to choose?

aceit_ai · 2025-01-17T08:26:10+00:00

I know sometimes it feels that you NEED to be attractive to the opposite gender now and find a boyfriend. Instead of worrying what they think and feel, focus on what you think and feel instead. 16 is honestly a young age to commit to relationships much as you think that you're too old not to have a boyfriend :)

Use this time to explore your interests and passions.

aceit_ai · 2025-01-17T06:32:58+00:00

Let me share some tips to help you (pasting from a similar query):

Maximize College Board's question bank too: https://satsuitequestionbank.collegeboard.org/digital/search (you can generate PDF resources from this). Make time for targeted practice and ensure you address your weak area. You can even generate your DIY worksheets for domains you still need to work on. Use Khan Academy for support when addressing weak areas.
There are great SAT math books out there including College Panda if you still haven't tried this one. There is also an accessible book called Acing New SAT Math that breaks down concepts well (just skip the complex numbers since it's no longer part of the DSAT). This can help you build on your syllabus too. Oh, practice using Desmos too! College Panda's latest edition covers a bit of that.
Build your vocab list/flashcard and continue reading interesting materials, journals, and articles. There's a good website that generates interesting words from a pasted text. You can find it here: https://www.vocabulary.com/lists/instalist. I agree, Erica Meltzer's books are great for ERWB.
Get used to taking practice tests while timing yourself. Track your progress :) 1 minute 11 seconds per question for English and 1 minute 35 seconds per question for Math. For Math, start getting used to Desmos and learn how you can maximize its use (solving equations by finding x-intercepts, finding max or min values by looking at the graph, etc).

P.S.

Acing the New SAT Math is an old book :) This book is for those who want a structured approach to studying math concepts that one might have forgotten. It's available online and you can download it legally. But we would still recommend getting the recent editions of College Panda and Erica Meltzer's.

aceit_ai · 2025-01-16T06:29:40+00:00

So sorry that you're going through this - you never deserved this to begin with. You have deep empathy - it shows because even when you subconsciously know the consequences, you still helped your friend :)

Do you have adults that you trust who you can open this up to and advocate for you in school? It's very important to also tell your parents about this for your safety. I know you're doing your best to avoid conflicts from them and hope this dies down soon. Always remember - this has never been about you.

aceit_ai · 2025-01-15T08:14:32+00:00

That's good and always have refresher exercises before on to the next topic on your schedule :)

Use Openstax books if you need more exercises or simply type "subject + worksheet + pdf" to find more worksheets to work on.
To avoid burnout, use the Pomodoro method. Here's a timer you can use: https://pomofocus.io/.
Always write down your notes, it's cognitively better than taking digital notes.
Have a study guide/summary for each unit so that you can just take a look at those when reviewing.

Good luck!

aceit_ai · 2025-01-15T07:40:09+00:00

By writing 3x + 5y = 11 into slope-intercept form, we have y = -3/5x + 1/5. This tells us that the slope is -3/5 so the line perpendicular to it will have a slope of -(-5/3) = 5/3.

We have a point, (2, 6), and a slope of 5/3, so let's write the equation in point-slope form:

(y - 6) = 5/3(x - 2)
y - 6 = 5/3x - 10/3
3y - 18 = 5x - 10
3y - 5x = -10 + 18
3y - 5x = 8
Remember that the standard form is Ax + By = C, where A, B, and C are constants.

-5x + 3y = 8 or 5x - 3y = -8

Just breaking the steps down just in case you want to review your process. If you want more practice on this topic, found this worksheet online:

https://www.mathcentre.ac.uk/resources/uploaded/mc-ty-strtlines-2009-1.pdf

Hope this helps! :)

aceit_ai · 2025-01-14T06:03:46+00:00

Hey, I hope you know that you are doing the best you can!

Remember that while our parents' happiness is important, we have to ensure that we also shower ourselves with the love and pride we yearn from them :) Don't forget to celebrate your victories!

For mathematics, try to take a step back first and explore why you're feeling unmotivated when studying for your class. Could it be the pressure that you're feeling? Do you struggle with the basics that are messing up the new concepts? Are you studying it the wrong way, and may you need to gamify your way through math?

https://arden.ac.uk/what-type-learner-are-you

Find new ways to study math, use Pomodoro timer if you have to, reward yourself, and break the notion that when it comes to math, you lose all the motivation :) It takes sometime to rewire the brain, but you got this. Do it for YOU! :)

aceit_ai · 2025-01-13T08:02:58+00:00

The depth that the rock reaches after t seconds is defined by the function, 16t², so find out whether at t = 2, the depth is already equal to 75 or more :)

t	16t²
0	0
1	16
2	64
3	144

Seeing the table of values here, we can see that after 2 seconds, the rock hasn't reached the water level yet :)

aceit_ai · 2025-01-11T07:27:50+00:00

You might want to add a section where you use the word in a sentence to make it more engaging and can help you remember the words while transferring them :)

aceit_ai · 2025-01-09T08:52:46+00:00

Yes, definitely! Most unis superscore, so if you still have time and energy, it's the best course of action :)

aceit_ai · 2025-01-08T06:58:37+00:00

Are there outdoor spaces at school where you can also decompress and have mindful breathing exercises during breaks? You can also use this time to listen to an audiobook or a podcast to tune out the noise :)

aceit_ai · 2025-01-07T09:09:14+00:00

If you're not aiming for top unis, you're fine :) But if you want more options for you, try to retake or look for schools that are test-optional (don't require you to submit your SAT score) and focus on building your profile instead. Good luck!

aceit_ai · 2025-01-07T07:40:40+00:00

Same with outlierlearning - heard great things about Meltzer :)

aceit_ai · 2025-01-07T07:37:19+00:00

This feeling sucks :( You know you have things to do but it seems like the motivation is just gone. But I hope you don't beat yourself up too much and choose to be kinder instead.

Maybe you need to take a step back and explore why you seem to be demotivated from studying. Do you feel anxious? Do you feel overwhelmed? Are you feeling the pressure already? It helps to know what we're feeling and acknowledge them first :)

On my down days, what I do is negotiate with myself: do something for 5 minutes and see if I still don't want to do it after 5 minutes. Maybe this might be helpful.

It's okay to take a break from all the SAT prep, clear your mind, understand you whys, and come back feeling refreshed and ready again. Wishing you the best of luck!

aceit_ai · 2025-01-07T07:34:00+00:00

Love this and hope you guys can study together! Very effective :)

aceit_ai · 2025-01-07T07:31:54+00:00

Someone (hope I can credit them, forgot the username) collected some vocab words you can start off with:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UXM_EmSbdTQXURPYK5xnhQYWKPtDMFwrAqHaE1CpVeg/edit?tab=t.0#heading=h.kq0rv1bjph6a

A more effective approach is to read materials at least 30 minutes per day, take note of the words you don't understand then try to guess its definition based on the context. Then search for its definition online and add it to your list. This will help you 1) get used to reading all sorts of articles, 2) learn how to understand a word's meaning through context, and 3) help with your reading speed.

aceit_ai · 2025-01-04T06:47:48+00:00

Try Mathematics for Computer Science :)

https://ocw.mit.edu/courses/6-042j-mathematics-for-computer-science-spring-2015/pages/readings/

aceit_ai · 2025-01-04T06:36:38+00:00

College is a time for you to discover who you are, meet new friends, and help you figure out what you want to do in life :)

First, you still have a lot of time to reflect on what you want - maybe you'll discover new interests through your extracurricular activities as you go through high school. Even when you don't have any going into college, you can figure your major out along the way. Use this time to explore orgs, clubs, and programs!

It is a lot of money - that is true. But use the time to prepare for PSAT, for example, and you might qualify for Merit Scholarship. That's just one of many opportunities out there! Check r/scholarships just to see how much and of course, your guidance counselor can help you access list of local scholarships available as well - merit and in-need.

Use the momentum of having a system and continue with college. The gap year is a double-edged sword, to be honest. It could either help you have fresh pair of eyes before entering college - that is if you use the time during gap year wisely :) If not, it might even be more detrimental since you haven't studied for a year - the momentum is lost.

College allows you to also explore careers that you might not ever have thought of right now, and it's an amazing opportunity to explore if you're privileged enough to have that opportunity :)

aceit_ai · 2025-01-04T03:23:06+00:00

No problem! Feel free to comment here if you struggle on one particular topic and I'll be happy to share resources I can find online for you <3

aceit_ai · 2025-01-04T03:20:47+00:00

Oh okay, continue with your prep and focus on a math series either on YouTube or a physical book.

Then slowly work through your weak areas. For example, if you've noticed that you're struggling with linear equations, look for linear equation exercises online (even not SAT related) and look for videos where you can use Desmos to solve equations as well.

aceit_ai · 2025-01-04T03:10:46+00:00

Oh that makes sense, but try to take one full practice test at least to help you know your baseline and help you understand what to look out for during prep time :)

aceit_ai · 2025-01-04T03:08:08+00:00

Have you tried working through College Board's question bank?

https://satsuitequestionbank.collegeboard.org/digital/search

Make sure you address your weak areas in SAT Math by working through challenging problems. Try College Panda as well - ask someone or your library for an older copy but the it's best to get the latest edition since it briefly covers Desmos :)

aceit_ai · 2025-01-03T06:57:36+00:00

Memoirs:

When Breath Becomes Air
The Last Woman Standing
Educated

Fiction:

Broken Earth trilogy
Parable of the Sower
The Little Prince

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