Writing and grammar are definitely one of the easier fields to study for the SAT. Basically, if you're looking for a good score in writing, I would recommend getting this book, read it word for word, and take notes as you go. You'll see a score improvement within a few weeks of getting this book.
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Hope this helps,
Good Luck!
Math: if you want to review basics = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yBCAv_NzzPQ&t=2s - this for algebra. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w8wdKOsUD-4 - this for geometry. If you watched those or didn't, I'd do Khan or Uworld, whichever you prefer, and then take some sat practice tests after you feel sick of those two programs. Writing = Math, you either know what you're doing or don't.
Reading: I would read a ton to get more used to the test and increase focus and speed. Read scholarly readings - here are a few websites with lists https://www.albert.io/blog/ultimate-ap-english-literature-reading-list/ and https://blog.prepscholar.com/ap-literature-reading-list . start off light, like The Stranger by Albert Camus; don't try to read Hamlet your first run or you're going to get confused and don't know what the hell is going on. You'll increase your focus and improve. Be sure to actively read and if you don't understand a point, go back and analysis it. And when you get to harder readings, it's okay to slow down so you can soak everything in (i.e. Heart of Darkness). Try to read 30 to 60 minutes a day and you'll crush the reading passages. Just make sure you aren't tired when reading because it isn't as useful and read books you like, don't force it. Reading is something our generation isn't accustomed to and we get distracted by technology, but trust me, it will be worth. Just keep reading. And again, after you feel like you mastered it, do some passages.
Writing - https://www.amazon.com/College-Pandas-SAT-Writing-Advanced/dp/0989496430 and https://www.amazon.com/Complete-Guide-ACT-English-3rd/dp/0997517883/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1540762075&sr=1-1&keywords=act+english . Writing is more of a formula, just like math, you either know the concepts or don't. Buy either one. I've tried the second link but heard the first one is better and cheaper.
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There have been multiple books on math, reading and writing; I'd buy only math and writing books from the web (Amazon) if you would like to. They aren't NECESSARY, but can help. An approach to the reading passages was created by George from 1600.io . George is smart, so use George. Don't buy sat reading books from the web, George is free. For math, Khan Academy attacks on one point heavily, while Uworld gives harder, but more variety in their programs (you can also chose specific categories too). GOOD LUCK AND TELL ME WHAT YOU GET!
Can't go wrong with the suggestions on the sidebar. I'll give some extra commentary though to help you get a more clear picture.
Khan Academy is a highly-recommended and free resource to learn the necessary content that appears on the test. It also houses some of the official College Board practice tests. Additional released exams can be found here.
Take those practice tests every now and then to build up stamina, get used to testing conditions, and gauge progress. Review those tests thoroughly (not just questions you got wrong but also the ones you got lucky on with a guess ... even think back to see if there were ways to streamline your testing process to move faster). You can use 1600.io to help review exams (it provides Tests 1-4 as a free trial), as well as Dr. Roger's videos (math only but all free).
If you're willing to pay for resources, then the sidebar provides some good book options ... just a quick disclaimer that I've never used any of these myself; I'm basing my "reviews" off what I've seen over the course of my stay at this subreddit:
On the Reading side, you've got Erica Meltzer. I've seen people sing their praises with respect to this book, but I have some doubts. You need to have a solid reading comprehension base to start. With that in mind, you cannot neglect your task of reading materials like those you'll see on the SAT. Meltzer's book may give you some strategy for thinking about the section, but the basic skill of comprehension still needs to be developed on your own.
On the Writing side, we've got Meltzer again. You also have the College Panda and a more recent addition in StudyLark. My general understanding is that Meltzer is very thorough to the extent that it might baffle some people. Panda is a little more to the point. I actually like StudyLark quite a bit based on the samples he has posted in his comment history.
On the Math side, we've got Panda again. We also have a recent addition in the form of the 1600.io Orange Book, a book so comprehensive that it has not just one but two volumes. If you have some confidence in your math skills and want to be a little more efficient, Panda is probably the way to go. However, if you want to develop a thorough understanding of the math, then the Orange Book is the way to go.
If you want some overall test strategy as well as some explanations of Tests 1-4, then you have the SAT Prep Black book.
If you want more questions to practice, then UWorld has a question bank, but you have to pay for a subscription.
Hope this is of use to you, and good luck on your journey!
A 500 would suggest you probably have some deficiencies in your reading comprehension. Make sure you're reading materials like what you see on the SAT, namely in the areas of fiction, science, and history (specifically primary sources). Look to this list for suggestions. The more you read, the faster you'll be able to read without sacrificing understanding. You likewise improve your ability to use context in tight spots and your knowledge of vocabulary as it's used in different contexts (not just straight dictionary definitions of words, which are of limited help on both the test and in the real world). Most importantly, you'll hone your instinct for reading every word carefully, as anyone on the sub can tell you all too often a question is missed due to misreading/glossing over even a single word.
While you work on building up your comprehension, learn your grammar rules, either through Khan Academy or investing in a book. The top book recommendations on this sub for Writing are from Erica Meltzer, College Panda, and StudyLark. Make sure you periodically weave in a practice section to see if the concepts are sticking. Revisit any concepts based on errors that you're still making.
Learn the grammar, either through Khan Academy or investing in a book. The top book recommendations on this sub for Writing are from Erica Meltzer, College Panda, and StudyLark. I've personally never used any, but I've seen questions posted here and there from all three, and I generally find StudyLark to be the most true to the exam.
If you want to be efficient in this process, look through your practice tests and focus specifically on topics based on questions that you're missing.
Make sure you concentrate on reading more in general. The reading section itself is about comprehension, and the only way to boost that is through reading. You'll also find that this activity improves your understanding of grammar through repeated exposure to good writing. Your instinct for proper organization of ideas will likewise be improved. Look to this list for suggestions.
If you're set on a physical book, Erica Meltzer has a Writing book too. College Panda and StudyLark are alternatives.
Khan Academy is a great free resource for Writing.
On the paid side, we've got Erica Meltzer. You also have the College Panda and a more recent addition in StudyLark. My general understanding is that Meltzer is very thorough to the extent that it might baffle some people. Panda is a little more to the point. I actually like StudyLark quite a bit based on the samples he has posted in his comment history.
Work through those resources to learn the concepts. Remember to periodically do practice tests to see if the content is sticking with you; track all the errors you're making and tie them back to concepts. Use 1600.io for explanations of the practice tests (only Tests 1-4 are free though ... you can get a subscription if you like the trial).
Good luck!
the college panda grammar book :
https://www.amazon.com/College-Pandas-SAT-Writing-Advanced/dp/0989496430
Teaches all grammar concepts. Help me get a near-perfect writing score.
>The hardest part for me is definitely reading(I don't read books often). It takes me more than 13minutes per passage, and I couldn't finish section 1 in 65minutes.
You have to read more. This will improve your comprehension and speed. You'll also develop a better instinct for focusing and not glossing over key words in the passage, questions, and answer choices. See this post for suggested materials.
>writing: 33/44
Time to learn some grammar too. You can use Khan Academy if you want the free route. If you want to invest in some books, the recommended ones are Erica Meltzer, College Panda, and StudyLark. The books will also discuss rhetorical strategy: this is relevant for the questions on Writing that ask about adding/removing/placing sentences logically, but truth be told, this is just an extension of your reading comprehension abilities, in which case, I refer back to my first comment.
Learn the rules, both for grammar and, to an extent, the more rhetorical question types.
For grammar questions, I strongly encourage the act of eliminating the other three answers to guarantee that you didn't overlook something ... they will be flat-out incorrect (e.g. using a semicolon when it isn't between two independent clauses). You should be checking all the answer choices to make sure you didn't overlook something in the given sentence.
The rules are a little less cut-and-dry for the rhetorical questions types since they assess your reading skills more than anything, but they exist. For example, if you're dealing with one word transitions, you want to look at what relationship is present between the two sentences being separated ... that's the "rule," but you need to have a strong enough level of comprehension to be able to select between transitions. For questions that have answer choices that follow a "Yes, Yes, No, No" or "Kept, Kept, Deleted, Deleted" format, it's often beneficial to focus on the provided reasoning ("because the author contradicts the point made in the paragraph") rather than the Yes/No or Kept/Delete aspect so as to not allow how you'd write the piece influence your decision-making. But as with the transitions example, you need to have a strong level of comprehension to determine if the correct answer choice does align precisely with what the passage says.
Make sure you actually read the passages you're given too. I know the Writing section seems like it's nicely divided for you already, but reading the passage will give you wider context to spot the grammar issues and prepare you for questions that align more with reading comprehension. You can still stop and answer questions as they appear, but definitely read the text ... they're much more straightforward than what you see on the Reading section anyway.
Khan Academy itself has the resources to learn the content. If you want a book, this sub recommends Erica Meltzer, College Panda, and StudyLark. I haven't personally used any of those books, but I've seen questions posted from all three and generally find StudyLark's to be the most true to the exam.
Good luck on securing that perfect score on Writing.