If your student is in the process of preparing for the SAT and having a hard time with the math section, you should contact Varsity Tutors to get them started with SAT Mathematics tutoring. We can connect your student to an expert private instructor who has the expertise and skills needed to help them strive for their goals. Your student can attend SAT Mathematics tutoring either online or in-person based on their needs. Whether your student is having trouble with linear systems or could use a refresher on geometry, they can meet with a personal mentor who can offer guidance and support.
There are a variety of benefits to studying with SAT Mathematics tutors that your student may not be able to get by studying on their own or in a group. One of the issues with studying in a group is that your student may not have control over the topics they cover. They could wind up spending most of their study time going over topics they're already strong in while not spending enough time on the topics they need more work in. Group settings can also be distracting and it can be easy to get off track. While studying on their own gives them more control over the topics they study and the pace with which they move, they won't have any kind of support system if they get stuck on something.
Math is a subject that many students love to hate. It can be rather complex, and many students feel like it isn't really relevant to their interests or career goals. This kind of attitude can cause them to neglect math. While this may not be a huge issue in some regards as they can mostly avoid taking math classes if they want, performing poorly on the math section of the SAT could have an effect on where they can attend college or even if they get into college at all. Your student's academic mentor can talk to your students about their interests and find ways to relate math concepts to them. They can also go through math problems step-by-step to attempt to make them less intimidating.
In addition to reviewing content, it can also be a good idea to develop test-taking skills. One feature of the SAT is that the math section includes both a subsection where students can use a calculator and one where they can't. Thus, it is vital that your student learns how to solve math problems both with and without a calculator for their test.
The old SAT penalized students for guessing incorrectly, but this is no longer the case. As such, if your student comes across a question they simply don't know, their best course of action is to guess. But they don't have to guess at random as their personal mentor can show them how to look for clues within the question so that they can eliminate wrong answers. This could boost their chances of guessing right as they will have fewer answer options to choose from.
It can also be beneficial to take practice exams as they can act as a useful diagnostic tool. Your student's private instructor can offer feedback and give your student advice on which topics they need to devote more attention to and which they are already proficient in. This can also allow them to track their progress over a period of time.
How can I find SAT Mathematics tutors near me?
It could be challenging for your student to find time in their schedule to study for their SAT. SAT mathematics tutoring can help with this though as your student can choose any time that works for them. If your student could use some math help as they prepare for the SAT, you should contact Varsity Tutors today.
