Do SAT math workbooks really help?

Test Preparation
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<p>I have been struggling on the math section of the SAT. I’ve taken the SAT twice, and my best scores came from the 2nd time taking it: a 620 in reading, a 660 in writing, and a 560 in math. This comes as a surprise to me for I consider math as one of my strongest subjects, and I thought I had done pretty well on the math section the second time around. I’ve read reviews for math books, specifically “5 Math SAT Practice Tests”, and have heard stories of people going from a 490 to a 690 in math. Will this help me. </p>

<p>Also, do you recommend also taking the ACT? I’ve heard about how people do a whole lot better on the ACT than the SAT.But then again do most people do generally improve on the third time taking the SAT? My score went up by 90 after taking it again.</p>

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<p>It doesn’t matter if they’re math practice books or not. Just take the College Board’s guide and do the math problems. You should improve within a short amount of time…</p>

<p>If you do not do well on the SAT but do well in school, then perhaps the ACT is for you. You should at least consider it (colleges accept both!)</p>

<p>Look at this article for some test prep tips: [Test</a> Prep – How to Prepare For the ACT and SAT?- Nerld Blog](<a href=“http://www.nerld.com/blog/2011/07/08/how-to-prepare-for-the-act-and-sat/]Test”>http://www.nerld.com/blog/2011/07/08/how-to-prepare-for-the-act-and-sat/)</p>

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<p>SAT practice books help a ton. I took ~5 complete practice tests and bumped my score from a 1800 to a 2200. Even after taking 5 over a period of ~2 months I felt as if I slacked off in my studying, so I’m going to retake it in October.</p>

<p>Keep in mind, the SAT I math is just algebra. It’s all about learning how to take the test and not so much the material.</p>

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<p>A lot of people on CC swear by Gruber’s complete SAT guide for it’s math section. You should try that</p>