
Learn fast, accurate SAT math strategies to bypass unnecessary calculations, use time-saving shortcuts and Desmos tricks, recognize equation types, and master word problems through 100+ practice problems and exams.
Prepare for the SAT by learning tricks to skip calculations, review calculator use, and perform sanity checks on topics like systems of equations, graphing, statistics with Desmos.
Learn to use the Desmos calculator in the digital SAT, including language switches and graph settings. Switch between radians and degrees to find intercepts and hover over points for coordinates.
Learn to use Desmos commands and the show keypad to solve SAT problems quickly, accessing square root, pi, less than or equal to, greater than, absolute value, brackets, and theta.
Explore how to create and customize a Desmos slider for SAT problems, choosing slider variables, setting bounds, and adjusting step size for precise, focused results.
Use a Desmos slider to vary c in the line y=c and identify the single intersection with y=-x^2+9x-100, revealing the required c.
Learn how to use Desmos for statistics on the digital SAT, computing mean, median, standard deviation, percentiles, and box and whisker plots with built-in tools.
Use Desmos tables to solve linear problems faster by entering x and y values and interpreting the y intercept from the y = mx + b form.
Use Desmos to graph equations when you’re unsure, saving time on the SAT. Interpret graphs, identify features, and relate word problems to what the graph shows.
Use the Desmos calculator only when needed for tricky problems. Rely on basic math or easy algebra for quick questions, and use Desmos to check work during practice exams.
Practice with desmos calculator quiz 1 to switch between radians and degrees, graph equations by typing, and determine the c value that gives one intersection with a parabola.
Use Desmos to solve algebra problem by inputting the expression, revealing two vertical lines as solutions: x = -3 and x = 10; choose the smallest and verify by substitution.
Use Desmos calculator to find real roots of a quadratic by graphing y = z^2 - 10z - 24 and reading where y = 0, yielding x-intercepts -12 and 2.
Learn to solve the quadratic formula with desmos, even for imaginary roots, in three steps: find the vertex, draw a line through twice its y-value, and identify intersection points.
Use Desmos to solve quadratic equations on the SAT by plugging the equation directly, identify the y-intercept, and avoid algebraic simplifications that risk errors.
Learn to use the Desmos calculator to solve systems of equations, quadratic equations (real or imaginary roots), intercepts, and exponential and statistics problems on the SAT, quickly.
Discover how to solve a system of equations by finding the intersection with Desmos, using x+7=10 and (x+7)^2=y, yielding the point 3,100 as the solution.
Use the Desmos calculator to solve exponential equations by graphing y = 40 × 1.05^x to find the intersection where rabbit count reaches 50, about 4.57 weeks.
Master exponent rules for the SAT. Learn how multiplying bases adds exponents, dividing subtracts, powers of a power, roots as fractional exponents, negative exponents, and logarithms for solving equations.
Learn to identify equivalent expressions on the SAT by factoring, simplifying, and combining exponents. Validate options by plugging values and using Desmos graphs.
Plug in numbers to quickly solve equivalent expressions and eliminate wrong answer choices in digital sat math problems, starting with easy values like 0 and 1 to distinguish options.
Master solving for x without calculations through quiz 2 problems, using graphs, algebraic reasoning, and quick checks in Desmos to find x-intercepts, imaginary roots, and intersections.
Explore graph features such as x-intercepts, y-intercepts, and slope across linear, quadratic, and cubic and exponential forms, noting asymptotes and possible multiple intercepts.
Explore linear equations and graphs using y = mx + b, identify slope, y-intercept, and x-intercept, and apply rise over run to find intercepts on the SAT.
Explore how quadratic graphs determine the number of solutions by locating x-intercepts on the x-axis; with two, one, or no real solutions, a key SAT concept.
Explore polynomial graphs: even degree ends rise together, odd degree ends go apart, with up to as many x-intercepts as the degree, demonstrated via x, x^2, x^3, x^4.
Explore exponential graphs with y = initial × rate^time; the y-intercept equals the initial value, and rate > 1 implies increasing, rate < 1 implies decreasing.
Learn about these SAT graph types, focusing on a/(x+b) to locate vertical asymptotes at x = -b and horizontal asymptote y = 0.
Learn to find an equation from given points, usually linear, using tables and Desmos regression to quickly determine y = mx + b or a quadratic form.
Explore information from graphs through Quiz 3, covering quadratic and cubic graphs, vertex and intercepts, x- and y-intercepts, exponential trends, rates, and asymptotes.
Identify graph types in SAT practice. Explore examples of exponential, decaying, quadratic, cubic volume, reciprocal graphs with asymptotes, and linear relationships.
Identify word problem types by trigger words that signal linear, exponential, or quadratic forms, using cues like constant slope, per, cost, percent, compounded growth, and area concepts.
Identify the type of word problems on the SAT math section, distinguishing linear, exponential, quadratic, and geometric cases to apply quick, hack-based strategies.
Identify linear word problems and model them with y = mx + b, where a one-time fee is the intercept and per-attendee cost is the slope to fit budget.
Identify the initial value (y-intercept) and rate in exponential word problems, convert percentages to a rate, and model with y = initial × rate^x, including doubling or halving cases.
Solve exponential word problems in population models by using a 150% growth rate (growth factor 2.5), and formulate N as a function of T from the end of 2015.
Explore exponential word problems by modeling population that doubles every five days. Use a rate of 2 and an exponent of x/5 to verify the five-day doubling.
This video reviews quiz five word problems, showing how to spot exponential versus linear growth with trigger words and identify y-intercept and slope in sat-style scenarios.
Learn calculator-based geometry tricks for the SAT, including drawing pictures, checking radians versus degrees, using sine and cosine with cah toa and Desmos, and reviewing your formula sheet.
Explore circle theorems in circle geometry, memorize area and perimeter formulas, and move between area, radius, and circumference using angles, fractions, and 360 degrees, with Desmos checks.
Memorize the circle equation (x - h)^2 + (y - k)^2 = r^2, identify the center (h, k) and radius r, and use Desmos to visualize how changes affect the circle.
Learn to find the circle radius from diameter endpoints and the center in the standard form equation, using a sketch and Desmos to confirm that R equals 5.
Explore the unit circle on Desmos by switching to polar coordinates with the wrench. Read values in radians or degrees, and confirm that pi/6 radians equal 30 degrees.
Draw diagrams to simplify triangle problems on the SAT, apply similar triangles and right-triangle relationships, and use degree measures to identify corresponding angles.
Explore using desmos to find the distance between two points, leveraging the pythagorean theorem and direct distance calculations for speed and accuracy without memorizing formulas.
Learn how to find the midpoint between (2,4) and (6,6) with Desmos, identify the circle center at (4,5), compute a radius about 2.23, and form the equation (x-4)^2+(y-5)^2=r^2.
Master geometry quick tricks for the SAT using circle equations, distance formula, Pythagorean theorem, trigonometry, and Desmos to determine radius, diameter, and other essentials.
Master estimation and guessing for the digital SAT math. With no penalty for guessing on multiple-choice questions, answer every item, eliminate wrong options, and plug in sample values to estimate.
Eliminate wrong answers by spotting implausible options, using range checks (20–60 mpg for mileage), checking units, and sanity-checking with quick plug-ins to identify the best guess.
Develop the habit of judging answer reasonableness with quick magnitude estimates and elimination. Use practice test examples to spot obviously incorrect choices, estimate with numbers like 10, and check units.
Learn to eliminate wrong answers using common sense and quick checks, practicing SAT hacks with unit conversions, mileage estimates, and simple algebra to select the best choice.
Explore quick strategies for the digital SAT math section by solving practice test questions with Desmos, translating lines, finding intercepts, and applying mean and circle radius concepts.
Boost Your SAT Math Score with Shortcuts, Sanity Checks, and Calculator Hacks!
The digital SAT allows you to use the calculator throughout the entire exam, and can help you completely sidestep advanced problems, solving some in seconds. This course is designed to teach you how to fully use the calculator and other methods to 'game' the system to recognize and solve these questions faster than ever.
For that reason, this course is only recommended to students who already know the SAT Math basics and can solve problems using algebraic methods, but want extra knowledge and practice with skipping extra work and increasing their speed on the SAT.
What you’ll get:
Shortcuts: Skip unnecessary steps and solve problems faster.
Calculator Tricks: Use Desmos for quick solutions, even if problems are very complex.
Strategic Problem Solving: Know how to check your work and avoid common mistakes.
Efficiency Tips: Maximize your time on the SAT, and solve advanced level problems in seconds.
Over a hundred practice problems, hours of videos, assignments and more!
This course is designed for:
Students with a solid math foundation looking to sharpen their SAT strategies.
Those aiming to complement their traditional learning with powerful test-taking tactics.
Anyone looking to improve their timing and accuracy on the digital SAT math section.
Why learn from me?
I have hundreds of hours of SAT tutoring experience so I've been able to identify ways to skip steps and solve problems quickly.
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