Sunday, August 19, 2007

Basic Math Concepts

  • Remainders
  • Averages
  • Ratios
  • Rates
  • Percents
  • Combinations
  • Simultaneous Equations
  • Symbols
  • Special Triangles
  • Multiple and Strange Figures

Advanced Math Topics

  • Sequences involving exponential growth
  • Sets
  • Absolute value
  • Rational equations
  • Manipulation with integer and rational exponents
  • Direct and inverse variation
  • Function notaion and evaluation
  • Concepts of domain and range
  • Functions as models
  • Linear functions-equations and graphs
  • Quadratic functions-equations and graphs
  • Geometric notationProblems in which trigonometry can be used as an alternative method of solution
  • Properties of tangent lines
  • Coordinate geometry
  • Qualitative behavior of graphs and functions
  • Transformations and their effect on graphs of functions
  • Data interpretation
  • scatterplots and matrices
  • Geometric probability

SAT Traps

  1. Percent Increase/Decrease
  2. Weighted Averages
  3. Ratio:Ratio:Ratio
  4. Least and Greatest
  5. Ratio Versus Quantity
  6. Ratio versus Quantity
  7. Not all numbers are positive integers
  8. Hidden Instructions
  9. Average Rates
  10. Counting Numbers

Saturday, August 18, 2007

2007-2008 SAT Test Days



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What is S.A.T.?

The SATs (pronounced "S-A-T" not "sat") are standardized tests, formerly called the Scholastic Aptitude Tests and Scholastic Assessment Tests, frequently used by colleges and universities in the United States to aid in the selection of incoming freshmen. The SAT is administered by the private, non-profit College Board, and is developed, published, and scored by the Educational Testing Service (ETS).

Math Covered in the New SAT
  • Numbers and operations
  • Algebra I, II, and functions
  • Geometry
  • Statistics, Probability and data analysis
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