Volume 1 of 2 in the SAT Math Mastery set. Be sure to order both volumes for the complete set of 38 SAT Math lessons!
Get higher SAT Math scores - guaranteed - and feel confident and prepared for the SAT Math section. The first book of a combined two-volume set that covers all 38 topics tested on the SAT Math test.
A revolutionary new math textbook for higher SAT math scores. Use Volume 1 to master the first nineteen topics of the SAT Math Calculator and No-Calculator sections in record time. Master and review nineteen essential Algebra 1 and Algebra 2 topics. Experience higher SAT Math scores and increased confidence, speed, and accuracy on the SAT Math test.
Get instant results and immediate SAT math score improvements when you’re in a hurry during crunch time before your next SAT test date - or, take the long-term approach and master every SAT math skill in-depth for perfect scores.
Created to make your busy life easier. Written in an easy, approachable style by a perfect-scoring SAT prep tutor, this is the most complete and effective SAT Math textbook ever written.
Features of Volume 1:
19 SAT Math Lessons + 10 Prelessons break the entire SAT Math test down into easy, manageable topics to master before test day.
Two SAT Math Pretest diagnostics to quickly identify your math weak spots right from the start so you know what to work on first.
Over 325 realistic SAT math practice questions for astonishing score breakthroughs and massive confidence-building before your next test.
Detailed explanations for every single SAT Math question so you can understand the right answers perfectly and quickly learn from any mistakes.
Two comprehensive final Posttests that review all 19 SAT math topics and identify areas for further improvements.
Improve your essential math skills for SAT & ACT testing, high school classes, college assignments, and beyond!
Created and written by Christian Heath, the founder of Love the SAT Test Prep - one of the top SAT and ACT prep tutors in the world, a perfect-scorer on the SAT test, and an internationally-recognized expert SAT prep instructor. Based on 10 years of full-time specialized SAT prep experience and his work with over 1500 high school students. Only from Love the SAT Test Prep!
Be sure to order both Volume 1 and Volume 2 together. These 38 SAT Math lessons were too big to print in a single book!
Author(s): Christian Heath
Series: SAT Math Mastery (Book 1)
Publisher: Love the SAT Academic Press
Year: 2020
Language: English
Pages: 481
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Formulas and Equations to Memorize (Volume 1)
Volume 1
Table of Contents
About Me (and Why I Can Help You Succeed!)
Study Plan:
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Prelesson 1: Overview of the SAT & SAT Math Test
Prelesson 2: Free Response Questions
Prelesson 3: SAT Math vs ACT Math
Prelesson 6: The 4 Careless Math Mistakes
1.Negative Signs and Subtraction
2.Distributing and Parentheses
A simple example of distributing is below:
3.Misreading or Incomplete Reading
4.The Switcheroo
Prelesson 8: Backup Strategies
Testing the Answer Choices
Plugging In Numbers
“Strategies” are a Poor Substitute for Content Mas
Prelesson 9: Order of Operations (PEMDAS)
First we work the Parentheses:
Adding & Subtracting Fractions
First, we need a common denominator:
Multiplying & Dividing Fractions
Exponents & Roots with Fractions
Reducing Fractions
Calculators with Fractions
Volume 1: Pretest 1
Volume 1: Pretest 1
Volume 1: Pretest 2
Volume 1: Pretest 2
Lesson 1: Basic Algebra 1 & Inequalities
Basic Algebra 1 & Inequalities Quick Reference
What is Basic Algebra?
Constants and Variables
Algebra Guidelines and Warnings
Combining Like Terms
Distributing & Basic Fractions
Pretest Example #1
Inequality Algebra
Pretest Example #2
Review & Encouragement:
Basic Algebra 1 & Inequalities Practice Questions
1.D
2.D
3.A
4.C
5.B
6.C
7.A
8.A
9.B
10.B
Basic Algebra 1 & Inequalities Explanations
Lesson 2: Advanced Algebra 1
Advanced Algebra 1 Quick Reference
Basic Factoring
Word Problems with Rearrangement
Pretest Question #1
Strategy: Testing Answer Choices
Square Roots
False Solutions and Square Roots:
Pretest Question #2
Review & Encouragement
Advanced Algebra 1 Practice Questions
1.C
2.B
3.B
4.D
5.A
6.C
7.A
8.B
9.C
10.D
Lesson 3: Absolute Value
Absolute Value Quick Reference
What is Absolute Value?
Algebra with Absolute Values
Pretest Question #1
Graphing Absolute Value
Pretest Question #2
1.B
2.D
4.C
5.D
7.C
8.B
9.A
Absolute Value Explanations
Lesson 4: Algebra 1 Word Problems
Algebra 1 Word Problems Quick Reference
Secret Tricks & Common Mistakes on Algebra Word Pr
Pretest Question #1
Strategy: Making Up Values
Pretest Question #2
Algebra 1 Word Problems Practice Questions
Algebra 1 Word Problems Answers
Lesson 5: d=rt (Distance Equals Rate Times Time)
d=rt Quick Reference
Pretest Question #1
Unit Conversions in d=rt Questions
Pretest Question #2
Review & Encouragement
d=rt Practice Questions
d=rt Answers
2.D
3.A
4.B
5.B
8.C
First, from home to Airport A:
Lesson 6: Averages with Algebra
Averages with Algebra Quick Reference
Pretest Question #1
Pretest Question #2
Review & Encouragement
Lesson 7: Ratios & Proportions
Ratios & Proportions Quick Reference
Introduction to Proportions
Review & Encouragement
1.B
2.B
5.C
6.A
7.C
9.D
10.D
11.C
13.B
First, the sea otter ratio:
First, Neptune:
Lesson 8: Unit Conversions
Unit Conversions Quick Reference
Advanced Unit Conversions: The Fencepost Method E
Lesson 9: Linear Equations (Algebraic)
Linear Equations (Algebraic) Quick Reference
Negative Slope, Zero Slope, and Undefined Slope
Graphing Linear Equations
Intersections of Lines
Pretest Question #1
Parallel & Perpendicular Lines
Quadrants
Inequality Graphing & Shading
Pretest Question #2
Review & Encouragement
18.B
Lesson 10: Linear Equations (Words & Tables)
Linear Equations (Words & Tables) Quick Reference
Setting Up Word Problems Into Linear Equations
Pretest Question #1
Charts, Tables, and Linear Equations
Lines of Best Fit
Pretest Question #2
Review & Encouragement
Lesson 11: Probability
Probability Quick Reference
Pretest Question #2
1.A
2.C
3.D
4.D
6.B
9.C
10.B
Lesson 12: Charts & Tables
Charts & Tables Quick Reference
Pretest Question #1
Pretest Question #2
Review & Encouragement
I.Paint A
II.Paint B
III.Paint C
1.A
2.C
3.D
4.A
5.B
6.A
7.C
8.B
9.4,400
First, Choice A:
Lesson 13: Percents
Percents Quick Reference
“Sea Level” is 100%
Decimals and “Percent Multipliers”
Using Multiple Percent Multipliers
Percent Change
Percent Increase & Decrease Are NOT Mirror Images
Using Algebra with Percents
Pretest Question #2
Review & Encouragement
1.A
2.D
3.C
5.D
6.C
7.B
10.2,800
13.D
15.B
Lesson 14: Exponents & Roots
Exponents & Roots Quick Reference
Raising to the Power of 0
Essential Exponent Rule #1: Multiplying Same Bases
Essential Exponent Rule #2: Dividing Same Bases
Essential Exponent Rule #3: Exponents on Exponents
Simplifying Roots
Writing Roots as Exponents
Fractional Exponents
Negative Exponents
Combo Exponents
Pretest Question #1
Algebra with Exponents
Pretest Question #2
Review & Encouragement
1.B
2.A
3.1, 2, 3, 4, 6, or 12
4.C
5.C
7.B
8.A
9.A
10.D
Lesson 15: Exponential Growth & Decay
Exponential Growth & Decay Quick Reference
Calculating Exponential Growth & Decay
Unusual Time Periods
Graphing Exponential Growth & Decay
Algebra and Exponential Change
Pretest Question #2
1.D
2.C
3.A
4.D
6.B
7.A
8.C
9.B
10.C
11.1,100
13.6,069
First, we have a starting value of 1.3 kilograms:
Lesson 16: Basic Algebra 2
Basic Algebra 2 Quick Reference
Zeros, Roots, Solutions, and x-Intercepts
Factoring
100:
Solving with FOILing, Factoring, & Quadratic Equa
Checking for False Roots
Pretest Question #1
Pretest Question #2
Review & Encouragement
2.C
4.D
5.D
6.A
7.C
8.B
10.A
11.B
12.D
Lesson 17: The Quadratic Formula
Quadratic Formula Quick Reference
Pretest Question #1
Pretest Question #2
Review & Encouragement
1.A
2.B
3.D
4.C
6.C
8.A
Lesson 18: Advanced Algebra 2
Advanced Algebra 2 Quick Reference
Pretest Question #1
Pretest Question #2
Review & Encouragement
First, we have to set everything equal to 0:
Lesson 19: Algebra 2 Parabolas
Algebra 2 Parabolas Quick Reference
Finding the Intercepts
The Vertex
Putting It All Together
Pretest Question #1
Parabola Transformations
Other Parabola Equation Forms
“Displayed as Constants or Coefficients”
Review & Encouragement
First, I’ll test Choice A:
First, set the y-value to 0:
Volume 1: Posttest 1
Volume 1: Posttest 1
Volume 1: Posttest 2
Volume 1: Posttest 2
Review of the SAT Math Test
Final Words
About the Author
Also by Christian Heath
