Is it possible to take the SAT without knowing Algebra 1?\n\nI've heard it's possible - although, how will you answer the math portions? Would you just guess or what?\n\nSome people have told me, they don't even know Algebra 1 very well, and have taken the SAT, and scored quite well, and it didn't affect their score.. Is this possible??? You can take the SAT, without knowing Algebra 1? Because I'm having trouble learning Algebra 1, but I'm scared about going ahead and taking the SAT.\n\nI've also heard about 13 year olds and gifted children - not knowing Algebra 1, but still taking the SAT, and almost getting a perfect score or near perfect score. Is this possible? If so - how do they do this??? Any advice would be greatly appreciated! Thanks! =( - I'm VERY nervous about this test, as I have a disability, but really, really want to go to college.
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Algebra is really very easy. Don’t get scared. You can teach yourself algebra\nAnd never tell yourself that you “are bad at math”. This nonsense, so many kids are afraid of math, or hate it, or think it is boring, simply because they never had a good teacher! Otherwise highschool math is really easy, simple! I have tutored a, supposedly ‘mathematically challenged” 7-grader, and after one year, she knew the whole highschool curriculum and passed GED math sample test!
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normally when taking a test (including the SAT), you are encouraged to use the test (in this case, the quote) to pass the test.  As long as you provide more information, adn make sure you quote it (""), it's fine.  ^_^  \n\nGood luck on the test!!!!
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I am also a 7th grader and I know what you mean when you say that we have presure and stress. People think that were to young to have stress and all that! If you don't understand the questions in algebra than you should get help from your parents or (even though you dont want to) your teachers. I am in accelerated classes so none of my teachers expect me to ask a lot of questions but I found that asking questions is better than not passing tests and homework assignments! So, dont let the pressure get to you and when you dont understand get help. Just because you ask questions does not mean that you need extra help! Remember that and you will feel the pressure let off a bit! GOOD LUCK!! I hope that can help you get rid of some of your pressure!
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Ok, the rest are not true, because I asked my college counselor.\nFor the SAT (not ACT or anything else) they take the highest section scores from DIFFERENT sittings.  You are able to mix and match scores from different times to get your HIGHEST POSSIBLE score.  In your case they will consider Math: 750 Reading: 730 and Writing: 700 for a total of 2180! they will recieve your other scores as well.  CONGRATULATIONS btw. Awesome job!
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What math test do you take?  I'm in Algebra 1 and I only remember 1 question.  It's impossible.\n\nSomeone has a total of 100 coins in dimes and quarters.  The total value adds up to $14.05. How many quarters does she have?\n\nA) 27 (I chose this-it's a dollar off)\nB) 40\nC) 56\nD) 79 (I forget-it's way too high)\n\nWell, that's all I have.  Bye bye!\n\nThanks to the guy who solved that.  I won't get a zero now!
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Very understandable....I just posted a question about my pre-calculus homework and i didnt ask for the answer, i just need help finding how to get it....i'd like to know how to do it myself, i dont just want someone to tell me the answer....does me no good @ all!
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I wish you the best of luck, I know how hard algebra is. Here are a couple of websites that will hopefully help:\n\nhttp://www.algebrahelp.com/\nhttp://www.math.com/homeworkhelp/Algebra.html\nhttp://www.purplemath.com/\nhttp://www.helpalgebra.com/\nhttp://www.algebra.com/\nhttp://www.mathleague.com/help/algebra/algebra.htm\nhttp://www.freemathhelp.com/algebra-help.html\nhttp://www.gomath.com/algebra.html\nhttp://archives.math.utk.edu/topics/algebra.html
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You sound like my nephew.  He is 13 and just this year I've started home schooling him.  I couldn't believe it when I learned that he failed math every year since he was in 2nd grade.  What a system we have.?!  There is nothing wrong with you just as there is nothing wrong with my nephew.  It really comes down to the basics and once you master them then you can do just about anything.  No matter how old you are it is never too late.  It is not your fault that you are having trouble as long as you are trying.  It's easy to give up when you feel stupid or like you just can't solve the problems.  I wish I could help you but we are probably too far away to make it work.  Please swallow your pride even though it is nothing to be ashamed of.  They failed you.  You have not failed yourself.... And seek a tutor or go back to the beginning on your own.  I started my nephew on the math work of a preschooler.  He felt silly at first but I made it fun.  He is thanking me now because he is doing Algebra with ease and we've only been working a short while.  Don't worry what others think of you now.  Worry about the future when your kids need a little help with their math homework.  You'll want to be able to help them ... won't you?  Sorry if I've rambled.  If you cheat your way now you'll be cheating yourself for the future.  I also have taught and tutored illiterate adults.  Every one of them said they wished they'd learned to read earlier in their lives but felt too ashamed to ask for help.  Don't be like them.  You've got it in you to get it right!  I have faith in you!!!  Have a wonderful day!
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the practice test on the site is really nothing, I mean NOTHING, like the actual admissions test. However, I can see how the tests are related. This isn't "book stuff" or things you'd learn in school. It's mostly logic and analysis. You might want to brush up on comprehension skills because they will read you a detailed story before the 2-hour test; then, the last thing you do for the test is to take a comprehension test based on that story. Also, there is a math and a vocabulary section. Honestly, if you don't know this stuff now, you'll probably never know it. Just go take the test. I don't think any studying will really help. BUT, do brush up on math formulas. The hardest part about it is how fast you have to do the problems. The first part is 50 questions, but you have 12 minutes. If you did well on the online practice test, then you should just go take it.
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"just need to memorize all the formulas and keep practicing maths even if u dont get it... it helps in long run.."\n\nThat is terrible advice. Do not listen to that. That may be a way to pass math classes, but it is not a way of understanding math. (I refuse, to this day to memorize the quadratic formula) I guess it depends on what exactly you are struggling with. Algebra is probably the one that gets a lot of people, and once you don't understand that, you're kinda screwed on calculus & all others that follow.
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Wow. You're really going all out to prepare for the MATH 2. Kudos to you!\n\nFrom what I know, the Barron's practices are VERY much harder than the actual test. The good thing is that they overprep you so that when you do take the real test, you'll find it so much simpler and will probably ace it.\n\nI used Princeton for Math 1 and I found that it was pretty similar to the real SAT. I'm not too sure about the Kaplan book. You should go to www.collegeconfidential.com to check the forums. They should be able to give you a better idea of how best to prepare for the test.\n\nGood luck for your SAT.
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It's really not for me to decide because i'm naturally good in math but i think you should continue becasue for example in my school, they require you at least take pre cal. but, ultimately it's your decision and yours alone. so good luck with whatever you pick. if you're choosing to go on, you can get a tutor if you're really bad.
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Friend - Talk to your guidance counselor.  Colleges offer independent studies on basic math or tutors that can help you to understand math.  There is no reason to be embarrassed, many people have been passed over in the school system without learning the tools they need for life.  The blame is on them, not you.  But, if you let this continue, it will cripple your ability to function in the world...get to that counselors office.  Best of luck. GBU
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First off.......I am such a language/English/literature person. But in college I had to take a statistics class. I was scared to death because I just so don't have a mathematical mind. I loved it! The teacher was amazing......and related to each of us on  such a personal level. The hilarious part was that it was one of those huge lecture type classes with over 200 people. Yet, she had this way of making it seem like she was talking straight to you. We would all be working problems and laughing and poking fun at our silly mistakes instead of feeling like we were losers for screwing up. Her tests were monstrously hard, but I ended up with an "A" in the course. Shows you what amazing teaching skills mixed with personable skills can do for students. I loved this question......I'm so glad you asked it. I haven't thought of her in so long. I really should go find her and tell her thanks sometime!
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You should take it again.  There is an excellent study guide called "Cracking the New SAT" and it's by The Princeton Review.  I highly recommend it... it will really help you get past the "evil tricks" on the test to get your best score possible.  For example, did you know that the SAT questions come in Easy, Medium, and Difficult?  And most sections go in order, so you can tell which ones are "supposed" to be harder than other ones?  And if you avoid the Difficult ones and focus on the ones you can actually answer, you will get a much better score?  Uh-huh, believe it!  Get the book, it rocks.  Good luck!
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I was in the same boat in high school.. I wanted to take calc before I graduated so I had to double up and take Algebra 2 (we just had 1 and 2) and Trig at the same time.  I ended up with an B in Algebra2 and a B in Trig. They crossed over sometimes and it was sometimes hard to remember what I had learned in which class come test time. \n\nChemistry was a lot of math as well.. my only concern for you would be how much math can you take without getting burned out?  Thats something only you can answer.
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hey well look i was not so good in math myself but i started to get some help and started 2 ask more??? and now am passing my Adv Alg with Trig with a  B .... Hope to hear from u soon good luck