I want to help my kid improve her SAT math scrore from 700 to upper 700. Any suggestions ?

Question

Any suggestions on what kind of material she can practice ?

Answer 1

I would recommend the official SAT study guide ( the big blue book from CollegeBoard).. read it and take practice tests, learn from mistakes, rework problems missed. Depending on what Math class she is taking next year, such as Geometry or Precalculus, they usually cover topics that are seen on the SAT during the first few months, so even if she's a senior, she shouldn't have trouble improving her score.

Also learning to use her calculator to her advantage is strongly recommended, i suggest a Ti-83 or 84, i wouldn't take the SAT math without it -and I got an 800, so i'm pretty reliable :)

Answer 2

Consider the use of a math tutor if your fairly weak in math, and money allows for it. I concur with the common study guides as well.

The reason I would suggest a math major, is because those study guides may give you a question and getting the proper answer is generally going to only be good if that same question is asked on the test (and it wont be). A math major can hopefully make sure she studies all related material.

Answer 3

700 is a very good score.

For the first time I took the SAT, I went to a class and learned about the SAT.  It helped a little.  I got a 680 on the Math.

The second time I took the SAT, I studied a little out of the Barrons SAT review book.  It helped a lot.  I felt like the book was more helpful than the class.  I got a 730 on the Math the second time.

So I would say either buy her a review book or have her get a tutor to help.

Good luck

Answer 4

if you haven't already, go to your local bookstore and obtain a big, fat, practice book that will show all that is going to be on there when going to take it. In addition, vocabulary is vital when taking the SAT.

Answer 5

You can't cram information into a person to make them do better, but there are other ways. The first time I took the test I got a 660 in math, and I had studied very hard. I was kind of disappointed, because math is my thing, and I didn't understand why I didn't get in the 700's. Then, I talked with others, and I gained confidence, and found that I wasn't having a problem understanding the problems, I just needed to work dilligently, and get as many done as possible. Well, I ended up only skipping one, and I got a 750 this last time.

Really,  making your kid cram for the test isn't a good idea; if she got a 700 in the first place, she knows what she's doing. Help her to work faster, by having her practice some problems, and give her confidence.