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!