Author: Jesse Sternberg

This week Jesse covers tips 3 – 5 to help you save time on the SAT.

3. On Sentence Completion, pay attention to direct indicators and keywords

SC questions require test-takers to choose a word or pair of words that would logically complete a sentence. Keywords are clue words in the sentence that point you to the right answer; direction indicators tell you what relationship the right answer must have to the keywords. Look out for these words – they’ll allow you to eliminate at least a couple of options right off the bat.

4. Break your good habits in the Math section

On regular math tests, your teacher probably docks points if you don’t show all your work. But remember, this is the SAT: you don’t have to show all your work (though it might help to jot a few things down), you don’t need to copy down formulas and, with the exception of the grid-in section, you don’t even need to write out your final answer. If it seems faster, plug in numbers rather than solving the “right” way.

5. Make your calculator your best friend

Invest in a scientific calculator so factorials and exponents don’t require you to hit the multiplication button 10 times. Get a feel ahead of time for the combination of buttons needed for more complicated functions. Know when to use mental math instead of pencil and paper or a calculator.

Next week we’ll have more tips to help you own the SAT. Read more from our SAT experts at www.knewton.com/blog/sat

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