Table of contents : Cover Table of Contents Title Page Copyright Start Here About This Book Foolish Assumptions Icons Used in This Book Where to Go from Here Block 1: SAT Overview in 20 Minutes Signing Up for the SAT Knowing What to Expect on the SAT Preparing to Take the SAT Understanding Your Score Block 2: Reading and Writing Section Getting Up to Speed on Test-Taking Strategies Focusing on Specific Content Areas Tackling English Vocabulary and Conventions Questions Sorting Out Critical Thinking and Data Questions Practicing with Sample Questions Block 3: Math Section Adopting Effective Test-Taking Strategies Simplifying Numbers and Operations Solving Algebra and Functions Drawing Geometry and Trigonometry Measuring Statistics and Probability Block 4: Taking a (Shortened) Practice Test Section 1: Reading and Writing Section 2: Math Answers and Explanations Answer Key Block 5: Ten Tips for the Night Before the SAT Give Your Brain a Break Stay Home and Healthy Maintain a Positive Mindset Find Your Admission Ticket Check for Your Photo ID Gather Your Water Bottle and Snacks Practice Your Stress-Management Strategies Plan to Dress in Layers Set Your Alarm and Have a Backup Review Your Travel Plans to the Test Center Index About the Authors Connect with Dummies End User License Agreement