Mastering the SAT Math Section

In this lesson, discover how the scoring system differs between different SAT problem types and learn how to measure progress towards your SAT math score goal!

In this lesson, learn about the order of difficulty on SAT math and how to gauge your own strengths and weaknesses to more effectively prepare for the test!

Getting started with SAT math? In this lesson, review the definitions of the most fundamental math terms on the SAT, such as: integer, mean, and multiple.

In this lesson, get a comprehensive list of all the strategies for tackling the SAT math section, expert guidance for pacing, and tips on how to prepare.

In this lesson, learn the three keys to guesstimating on the SAT math section, and follow along with an example exercise to see how it’s done!

In this lesson, start thinking about your odds for racking up points on multiple choice questions so you can make educated guesses on the SAT!

In this lesson, learn how to think through an SAT math problem and narrow down the answer choices to improve your odds of getting the question right!

Do word problems in the SAT math section get you all mixed up? In this lesson, learn how to correctly interpret SAT math questions with an example problem.

Test takers often panic when they encounter multi-step problems on the SAT. In this lesson, learn how to take problems in stages, starting with what you know.

In this lesson, learn how to effectively apply the plugging-in method on SAT variable problems, and follow along with practice exercises to test your skills!

Unknown unknown math questions on the SAT look normal, but they are missing a vital piece. Learn what critical piece is missing, and how to solve for it!

In this lesson, learn how to employ the useful “backsolving” technique to speed through a range of SAT arithmetic problems with ease!

In this quick overview lesson, Craig provides a list of arithmetic topics on the SAT so you can start thinking about your strengths and weaknesses.

In this lesson, discover absolute value and number lines, and follow along with an example SAT math problem to prepare for test day!

In this lesson, walk through a difficult math problem to test your knowledge of number properties and ability to tackle variables on the SAT.

In this lesson, practice working with even and odd number SAT problems, prime numbers, factoring out square roots, and working with square roots in fractions.

In this lesson, review mean (average), median, and mode, learn a handy shorthand schema for answering mean questions, and practice an example SAT problem!

In this lesson, learn about the four types of SAT average (mean value) problems, and how to use a schema to answer them quickly and correctly every time!

Start mastering the SAT math section! Get an overview of using algebra to balance basic equations, and using the same method for equations with inequalities.

In this lesson, walk through two problems to learn how to recognize probability questions on the SAT and use the right approach for choosing the answer!

In this lesson, learn how to recognize and break down SAT rate and work productivity math problems with a simple table and practice exercises.

Do square roots scare you? In this lesson, learn the simple rules to adding, subtracting, dividing, and simplifying—or factoring—square roots on the SAT.

In this lesson, get an overview of divisibility and remainders on the SAT math section, and learn the specific rules governing numbers 1 through 10.

In this lesson, learn the basics of solving exponent problems, from multiplying, dividing, and doubling exponents, to negative and fractional exponents.

Exponents are bound to make an appearance on test day, so practice is key! In this lesson, work on dividing, multiplying, and solving problems with exponents.

In this lesson, learn about simultaneous equation problems on the SAT, and two approaches to getting to the right answer—including a quick and easy method!

Learn a technique for solving a problem type that will surely pop up on your SAT: finding the greatest common factor and least common multiple of two numbers.

In this lesson, learn what is meant by the word "variation" and how to use a couple basic formulas to correctly answer this type of SAT question.

In this lesson, see how to identify pattern and sequence questions on the SAT, and get a follow-up assignment from the College Board’s “Blue Book” SAT Guide.

This lesson shows how to wrap your head around SAT sequence problems with several example questions of varying difficulty so you can breeze through SAT math!

In this lesson, review the FOIL and reverse FOIL methods of working with quadratic equations on the SAT math section. Join in to start raising your SAT score!

In this lesson, review the definition of combinations and permutations, and follow along with several SAT example problems to see how they appear on the test.

In this lesson, review a comprehensive list of common SAT geometry problem categories and learn how to approach questions on parallelograms and lines.

In this lesson, practice a few different types of SAT triangle problems! Review an open-response question and learn to calculate lengths of similar triangles.

In this SAT math lesson, Craig demonstrates how to find the length of an arc, and how to leverage Pythagoras to find the circumference of an embedded circle.

In this lesson, learn how to solve coordinate geometry problems, review essential concepts, and develop a winning approach to the SAT math section!

In this lesson, learn how to apply basic math concepts to solve SAT problems that ask test takers to find the area of a shaded portion of a shape.

In this lesson, calculate the volume and surface area of cubes, rectangles, and cylinders, and the length of a diagonal line in a three-dimensional rectangle.