Strategies for SAT Math level 2

[bookannelida]

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@mommeleh

So, the question is: how do you approach this test? Do you first scan for all the problems you know you can do straight off, and then come back to the ones that might take more time? I see some advantages with that-except that time is spent reading through some questions and then leaving them. It might encourage skipping too many questions that could be answered with a bit more effort. Also, are there key equations or programs that should be programmed into the graphing calculator? What are they?

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<p>Has your son taken a thorough course in trigonometry, or “precalculus”? Is he taking AP Calculus as a junior or senior?</p>

<p>If he is taking calculus as a junior, I recommend taking the SAT II AFTER he has taken the AP test; the rhythm of the AP Multiple Choice questions will make the SAT II seem like a piece of cake to him. </p>

<p>On the other hand, if he is only taking AP Calc as a senior, then he would simply have to

1. learn ENOUGH TRIG, functions, and review matrices
2. Take ALL of the practice tests in the PR Book. Take all the PR tests in the Barron’s book.</p>

<p>As for “key formulas”, when I took the Math II, I did not need to use my calculator except for some combinatorics problems and some roots graphing as far as I remember.</p>