It's the new year. We've all been well stuffed with holiday meats and sweets and have (hopefully) enjoyed our visits with extended family members. But now the vacation is over; it is time to get down to business. If there is one thing that has always worried me about many of my AP students, it's … [Read more...]
Rational Expressions – Fractions in Algebra
At the end of last week's lesson on fractions, I left our readers with a challenge problem to solve: X2 + 3X + 2 X2 + 4X + 4 Simplify. This week, we will discuss in detail how to solve this and other problems involving the simplification of rational expressions. … [Read more...]
Attacking Sentence Completion Questions on the SAT
Last week, I discussed how to build an excellent foundational vocabulary. However, to earn a high score on the critical reading section of the SAT, you need more than mere word power. You also need to become familiar with the common question types you will encounter on the test - and how best to … [Read more...]
Fractions Clinic
Many American students are uncomfortable with fractions. Unfortunately, fractions definitely have a place on college entrance examinations like the SAT or the ACT. If you are one of the many who scream at the sight of a rational number, look below the cut for some helpful hints! … [Read more...]
Ideas how to Build Your Vocabulary for the SAT
If sentence completions are the bane (*) of your test-taking existence, be assured: you are not alone. In my four years of experience teaching with C2 Education, I have encountered many students just like you - and most of the time, what these students lacked was a good vocabulary foundation. How … [Read more...]
