The Triple M’s of Math: How to Find Mean, Median, and Mode (and I Demo a Problem!)

Hey! Check this out… WILD. When the SAT asks you about mean, median, or mode, it’s just testing your ability to handle basic math concepts—ones you’ve probably been using without realizing it. But when test anxiety or SAT anxiety starts to whisper, “This is harder than it looks,” don’t fall for it! These are some … Read more

Vertex Victory: How to Find the Highest (or Lowest) Point of a Parabola (and I Demo a Problem!)

Hey you… Maybe watch this, if you dare: WILD. So yes, parabolas might look fancy, but they’re just big U-shaped graphs that show up in SAT math. If you’ve ever felt confused about how to find the vertex of a parabola when it’s written in standard form, you’re not alone. The good news? There’s a … Read more

From One Angle to Another: Mastering SAT Trig Problems Step by Step (and I Demo a Problem!)

Hold on though. Check THIS out… Amazing. Trigonometry might sound like a mouthful, but when it comes to finding the cosine, sine, or tangent of an angle on the SAT, it’s just about working with triangles. Sometimes the test gives you the value of one trig function (like cosine, sine, or tangent) and asks you … Read more

From Soda Cans to Success: Conquering Cylinder Volume on the SAT (and I Demo a Problem!)

Wait. Look at this cinematic masterpiece… Amazing, I know. When the SAT throws geometry at you, cylinders often make an appearance. These problems might seem a little intimidating, especially if test anxiety or SAT anxiety kicks in, but finding the volume of a cylinder is really just plugging numbers into a formula. Once you know … Read more

Cracking SAT Word Problems: Interpreting Linear Equations in Standard Form (and I Demo a Problem!)

Hey! Maybe look at this… Boom. Linear equations in standard form might sound like the kind of thing that makes your brain do somersaults, but they’re just a way of describing straight-line relationships between two things. On the SAT, these equations often show up in word problems where you’re asked to interpret what the equation … Read more

The Magic of Growth: Solving SAT Word Problems with Exponential Formulas (and I Demo a Problem!)

Sup! Hold on, look at this. Stellar, right? Exponential growth problems are all about showing how something gets bigger (or grows) over time. Think of it like watching money magically multiply in your bank account if you just leave it alone—no work required! When you see these on the SAT, you’ll likely get a word … Read more

Got Area? How to Find Rectangle Side Lengths with Quadratics! (and I Demo a Problem)

Wait, hold on…look at this… Picture this: You’re working on a word problem about rectangles on the SAT, and it says something like, “The area of a rectangle is 48 square units, and one side length is 4 units longer than the other. Find the side lengths.” This isn’t just a geometry problem—it’s also a … Read more

Finding Arc Lengths on the SAT: When You’ve Got a Circumference (and I Demo a Problem!)

Howdy! Check this out! Imagine this: the SAT tosses you an arc length problem, but instead of giving you everything upfront, it makes you play detective. You know the total circumference of the circle, and they throw in a little algebra twist, like, “One arc is two times the other arc.” Don’t let test anxiety … Read more

Tackling Exponential Function SAT Math Problems: A Simple Guide (and I Demo a Problem!)

Woah…check this out Exponential functions might sound like they belong in a science lab, but they’re actually pretty simple once you know what’s going on. The SAT loves testing your knowledge of exponential functions because they show up all over the place in real life—things like population growth, interest rates, or how fast things decay. … Read more

How to Tell What Type of Function a Word Problem Needs: A Simple Guide (and I demo a problem!)

Watch THIS if you dare! Amazing. Word problems on the SAT can feel like little puzzles that make your brain do backflips, especially when test anxiety kicks in. But don’t worry! Once you know the tricks for spotting the difference between an exponential and a linear function—and whether they’re increasing or decreasing—you’ll breeze through these … Read more