Table of Contents: Preface SAT Format SAT Test Dates Acknowledgments 1 About the SAT Commonly Asked Questions About the SAT 2 Tips and Strategies for the SAT Guessing Timing How to Use This Book Before the Test During the Test 3 The Evidence-Based Reading Section: Strategies, Tips, and Practice General Tips for Answering Evidence-Based Reading Questions The Evidence-Based Reading Test Tips to Help You Cope Practice Exercises 4 Building Your Vocabulary SAT Concise Word List 5 The Writing and Language and Essay Sections: Strategies, Tips, and Practice General Tips for Answering Writing and Language Questions Common Grammar and Usage Errors Quantitative Graph Analysis Tips to Help You Cope Practice Exercises The 50-Minute Essay Tips to Help You Cope Practice Exercises 6 The Mathematics Sections: Strategies, Tips, and Practice The Use of Calculators on the SAT Memorize Important Facts and Directions An Important Symbol Important Definitions, Facts, Formulas, and Strategies General Math Strategies The Multiple-Choice Question Practice Exercises The Grid-in Question Testing Tactics Practice Exercises Summary of Important Tips and Tactics 7 Practice SAT Exams Test 1 Answer Key Answer Explanations Test 2 Answer Key Answer Explanations.