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Do You Have Enough Information to Solve the Math Problem?
Do You Have Enough Information to Solve the Math Problem? 642 642 School Tutoring

Overview:  Common Strategies Some math problems on the SAT and ACT  present an equation or series, and then give a number of alternative solutions.  Like all problems of that type,…

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Focus on Speed and Accuracy in SAT and ACT Math
Focus on Speed and Accuracy in SAT and ACT Math 160 128 School Tutoring

Overview:  Using the Test Itself Everyday math homework emphasizes solving the same type of problems over and over again, and following specific steps to solve them.  By contrast, the SAT,…

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Grammar Questions on the SAT and ACT
Grammar Questions on the SAT and ACT 171 295 School Tutoring

 Overview:  Error Analysis Essay questions on the SAT or ACT ask students to write on demand.  Besides producing  essays that are logical, focused, and readable, students are expected to have…

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Comparison and Contrast on the Essay Portion
Comparison and Contrast on the Essay Portion 160 128 School Tutoring

Overview:  Comparison and Contrast Prompts Writing prompts on the SAT and ACT may ask students to use a comparison and contrast format to structure their arguments.  In that case, it…

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Persuasive Writing on the SAT and ACT
Persuasive Writing on the SAT and ACT 160 128 School Tutoring

Overview:  Writing for a Purpose In persuasive writing, the purpose is to influence an audience.  Essay prompts that direct students to write to persuade will state the both the issue…

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Analyzing Reading Passages for Strategy, Organization, and Style
Analyzing Reading Passages for Strategy, Organization, and Style 275 183 School Tutoring

Overview:  Critical Reading and Standardized Testing The communication skills of critical reading are tested by standardized tests like the ACT and SAT.  Those skills are essential to college success, as…

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Using Writing Prompts for SAT and ACT Essays
Using Writing Prompts for SAT and ACT Essays 171 295 School Tutoring

Overview: Following Directions Standardized tests such as the SAT and ACT allow a relatively small amount of time for students to develop meaningful responses on the essay portion.  Examiners expect…

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Math Review: Composition of Functions
Math Review: Composition of Functions 381 351 School Tutoring

By now, you have probably dealt with a cornucopia of functions with two variables; most commonly x and y. To find points that exist within the function you would substitute…

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Differentiation From First Principles
Differentiation From First Principles 301 244 School Tutoring

A key part of any math students academic arsenal is the ability to find the derivative or a function. This is an invaluable skill when dealing with calculus and other…

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Mathematics Review: Factoring
Mathematics Review: Factoring 225 225 School Tutoring

Instead of using the quadratic formula to solve quadratics, we may be able to factor it instead. Factoring is an important part of simplifying and solving equations and will make…

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