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SAT Math: Triangle Sides and Angles (part 2)

Adam — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 15:38:43 +0000

Following up on part 1 on SAT triangle sides and angles, a harder example question.
Answer in the comments.

SAT Math: Triangle Sides and Angles (part 1)

Adam — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 19:17:14 +0000

Here are the basic SAT triangle side and angle rules you need to know, along with two example questions from SAT Unlocked II. Answers in the comments.

SAT Math: Cross Multiplying

Adam — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 19:26:57 +0000

To solve ratio problems, cross multiply to find missing values.
Here is an example question from SAT Unlocked II.

See below for the answer and a list of the Official SAT Study Guide (OSSG) questions that test this topic.

Want to study more effectively? Mix it up.

Adam — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 18:40:43 +0000

An interesting article from the New York Times on learning and retention explodes some of the myths about the best ways to study.

SAT Writing: Adverbs

Adam — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 18:22:31 +0000

About once per test, an SAT Error ID question will leave the ‘ly’ off the end of an adverb. An adverb is a word, usually ending in ‘ly’ (like ‘clearly’, ‘mostly’ or ‘faithfully’), that helps describe (or modify) an adjective, a verb, or another adverb. Incorrect: Researchers examined the constant changing river bed for signs [...]

SAT Math: Sets Terminology (w/ example)

Adam — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 17:02:54 +0000

Here are the SAT Math ‘Sets’ terms you should know. Set questions ask you to compare overlapping groups to determine which members are in each set. Example: See comments for answer and explanation. From my SAT guide SAT Unlocked, which includes a complete list of practice questions in The Official SAT Study Guide that test [...]

SAT Critical Reading: How to Read a Passage

Adam — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 15:52:44 +0000

When reading an SAT Critical Reading passage, underline the one or two most important parts of each paragraph. Don’t worry about absorbing every detail of the passage. Just read each paragraph quickly and underline the most important parts. Even if you are not sure what is truly important, always be sure to underline SOMETHING in [...]

SAT Writing: Watch Out for Sentence Fragments

Adam — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 16:08:00 +0000

About two times per test, an SAT Writing question will include a 'Sentence Fragment' - in other words, a sentence that is simply not complete. more...

SAT Math: Numbers and Operations Terms

Adam — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 15:41:33 +0000

A chart of the Math Numbers & Operations terms you need to know for the SAT.

SAT Critical Reading: Mark Line Numbers & Circle Key Words

Adam — Sun, 15 Feb 2009 15:56:00 +0000

Before reading a passage, mark question line numbers and circle key words. Quickly scan the passage reading questions for line numbers (shown in parentheses) and mark these numbers with a check or bracket in the margin next to the appropriate line(s) in passage. Line number questions also often ask about “key words” (shown in quotes [...]