<p>I was just wondering if anyone has used ClockWorkMath? If so, then is it really helpful?</p>
<p>Here is a link to one of their videos: [EASY</a> Solutions to HARD SAT Math Problems with ClockWorkMath.com - YouTube](<a href=“http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=30Ze0taXLx8]EASY”>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=30Ze0taXLx8)</p>
<p>His explanations seem nice and thorough but I’m a little disturbed at his deriding Harvard/MIT students, as well as his lack of algebra use. Of course when you’re taking a math class in college you’ll need solid algebra skills…simply avoiding algebra is going to hurt in the long run.</p>
<p>Never heard of it, nor used it. IMO, it seems very simplistic and basic. The example video you posted basically said, “When in doubt, choose random numbers to plug in.” I wouldn’t pay money for someone to tell me that, but I guess if you have trouble with algebra, it couldn’t hurt. Then again, like rspence said, you need to know how to use basic algebra and learning to solve problems without it will eventually come to hurt you, especially if you were to take a math test that required you to show your work.</p>
<p>Lol, I see why you’re disturbed rspence. I’m sure an MIT student like yourself can easily solve that problem. </p>
<p>I’m not having trouble with algebra, but I am looking for quicker yet accurate ways of solving SAT Math. That is why I wondering if anyone had ever used his methods. Musicislife73, I have the concerns you do. He encourages us to use the number 1 as a substitute, which doesn’t always lead to the correct answer. Anyways, thanks for the feedback.</p>
<p>Clearly, ClockWorkMath is intended for a student who isn’t familiar with algebra, or who is not proficient at it. If you’re good enough at algebra to solve all SAT algebra questions, I wouldn’t recommend paying almost $100 for ClockWorkMath.</p>
<p>For this problem I suggest working through the algebraic solution (z = 5x + 1, add two equations to get y+z = 4). If you have time, and really doubt your solution, you could then try plugging in numbers.</p>
<p>Substituting takes a seriously long time. Useful in only a few questions, but is a serious detriment in others.</p>
<p>And I don’t see what was so hard about this “level 5” problem. I completed it in about 20 seconds algebraically. </p>
<p>And whatup swagga? lol</p>
<p>Lol, I was definitely not planning to waste $100 on something that isn’t even reputable.</p>
<p>I’m using Brian Redman’s videos for the math prep and Khan Academy to check over anything I get wrong.</p>
<p>@nothingto1 lol, how many accounts do you have? And yeah, I agree. Sometimes, the so-called level 5 questions are easier than the level 1 or level 2 questions.</p>
<p>I have one… I forgot the password and email to my previous one so I created this last year lol.</p>
<p>Usually the Book Owners Area for the Official SAT Study Guide is really helpful for the Critical Reading/Writing part. But I recommend these for SAT Math, when checking over:</p>
<p>Khan Academy (obviously)</p>
<p>and alot of people overcheck this, but this is a gem. </p>
<p>[satquantum</a> - Home](<a href=“http://www.satquantum.com/]satquantum”>http://www.satquantum.com/)</p>
<p>It gives SAT math explanations for EVERY Single math question in the history of SAT for free.</p>
<p>I’ve tried their stuff. My Dad got the ClockWorkMath DVD kit for me. I don’t know if anyone who commented up here has actually tired their stuff or not, but I can say that I thought they were good, and quick. I watched the DVDs twice I think and spent some time on their SAT Prep Online forum… probably about 3 nights in all the week before the SAT. Then I took the SAT, and went up 140 in the Math Section. No complaints here! They talk about the Critical Reading & Writing Sections in the forum (but I was descent at those so I didn’t spend any time there). I figure I’ll hit it one more time for the Oct SAT. I would say they’re solid.</p>