SAT Math Preparation

I have helped students succeed on the SAT since the 1990s. I know the structure of the math test well and focus on:

  • Teaching students what content they need to know
  • Reviewing forgotten algebra and geometry
  • Helping them spot traps and use time wisely
  • Giving them plenty of practice with feedback

The SAT Math Section

The math section is composed of two parts:

  • No calculator: 25 minutes, 20 questions
  • Calculator allowed: 55 minutes, 38 questions

The questions are a mix of multiple choice and “grid-ins”, where students write their answer in boxes. Scoring is based on correct answers only — no penalty for guessing.

Content Areas

The SAT Math section focuses on:

  • Heart of Algebra (linear equations, systems)
  • Problem Solving & Data Analysis (percent, ratio, charts)
  • Passport to Advanced Math (quadratics, functions)
  • Additional Topics (geometry, complex numbers, trigonometry)
“It’s not that I’m so smart, it’s just that I stay with problems longer.”
— Albert Einstein

SAT Math Books I Use

SAT Subject Tests

SAT Subject Tests

SAT Math Level 1

SAT Math Level 1

SAT Math Level 2

SAT Math Level 2