Last minute SAT Reminders!

The test is only days away. Keep the following items in mind!

~~~MATH~~~

Total degree measure of a polygon: (n-2)*180

You CAN solve a linear function of 2 variables (x+y) or (x-y) even if you only have 2 equations

Slope: ; as m increases, slope gets STEEPER

Vertex of a parabola: y= a(x-h) 2 +k

Look for the SPECIAL triangles (3-4- 5, 5-12- 13, 8-15- 17, 7-24- 25)

~~~Vocabulary~~~

***Do not forget: even if a word looks familiar, but seems to be used in a different context, STOP and

THINK. Could this word be used like this?

Here are some common SAT words to make sure you know:

Capricious

Impetuous

Capacious

Querulous

Gregarious

Enigma

~~~~Reading~~~~

No skipping around. Once you start reading a passage, finish it and answer all questions that you can.

Take your time. Read thoroughly the first time. Try to get the passage the first time you are reading it.

STOP after every paragraph to make sure you are tracking.

~~~Writing~~~

If you cannot figure it out, think:

PARALLEL structure

Subject verb agreement (put prepositional phrases in quotation marks and do not consider them when

matching subject and verb)

 

STAY CALM!!!! REMIND YOURSELF HOW PREPARED YOU ARE!!!

Remember to bring your ID, registration, pencils, and calculator on the test day!