Unit 3: Mathematics
Unit Overview:
The Barron's PSAT study guide devotes three chapters to the mathematics section of the exam: The first chapter serves as an introduction to the mathematics section of the exam, the next suggests tactics and strategies for this section, and the last gives you an overview of the various components of the mathematics section: arithmetic, fractions and decimals, percents, ratio and proportions, averages, algebra, solving equations and inequalities, word problems, geometry, triangles, quadrilaterals, circles, solid geometry, coordinate geometry, misc. topics, sequences, interpretation of data, and functions.
To prepare yourself for this section of the exam, read through the introduction link, the tactics and strategies (and do the practice exercises), and then read through only the other mathematics sections that you are struggling with.
1. Mathematics Section General Guidelines
Directions: Read through this short packet just to make sure nothing here surprises you. This doc gives you some basic guidelines for what to expect on the mathematics part of the exam and helps you to make sure your answer sheet for this section is filled in properly. You will find the links for all the documents you need below.
2. Mathematics Tactics and Strategies
Directions: This chapter/selection gives you some basic tactics/strategies for the mathematics section. Read through the Mathematics Tactics and Strategies document, taking notes where necessary, then take and grade the Tactics and Strategies Practice Questions (18 Multiple Choice Questions) to test your knowledge of the lesson. You will find the links for all the documents you need below.
Mathematics Tactics and Strategies
PSAT Math Strategies Answer Sheet
Math Tactics Practice Questions
3. Math Skills Reviews
Directions: The math skills reviews are broken down by skill category. Select the link for the skill you want to review, and read through the document. After finishing the lesson, do the practice questions found at the end of the document. Because there are typically less then 10 practice questions, you will have to create your own answer sheets for this. Send your graded answer sheets for each review to your instructor.