Acing the New Sat I Math

Acing the New SAT I Math is a test prep guide for the math section of the new SAT I. The book covers all the math topics found on the new SAT I, organized clearly into twenty chapters by subject: 11 chapters under "Arithmetic and Algebra," 6 chapters under "Coordinate Geometry," and 3 chapters under the label "Other Topics." The comprehensiveness and methodical organization of the book make it a stand-alone resource, so students can prepare for the SAT and PSAT on their own. The clear subject organization also enables students to focus more time and energy on the topics they find most challenging. Each chapter starts with a tutorial that provides key terms and illustrations in the left-hand column and example problems in the right-hand column. Acing employs the "key terms" format to teach students mathematical concepts as clearly and directly as possible, eliminating the unnecessary wordiness found in many other test prep books. Placing these terms and illustrations alongside example problems enables students to simultaneously learn the mathematical concepts and the application of these concepts. The tutorial is followed by a set of practice problems. Answers and complete explanations are provided so students can identify and build on their mistakes. This book does not offer any gimmicks or "test tricks." Working on the belief that practice is the best preparation for any test, including a standardized exam like the SAT, Acing simply focuses on teaching and reinforcing the necessary skills. To that end, the book gives students 500+ practice problems (not including the examples or practice tests), many more than are found in other test prep books. Finally, since students should also be ready for the test-taking situation, the book includes three realistic practice tests. These tests are also accompanied by answers and complete explanations.