SAT Test Taking Strategies

After reading the blurb you should

When using POE, you should first find the wrong answers that aren't supported by the passage.

When approaching a SAT reading passage, you should first

"Read what you need" means to read the entire passage and answer all the right-there questions first.

When answering chart/graph questions, step 1 is to read the graphic (the title, axis labels, and legend).

Questions that refer you to a specific set of lines or to a particular paragraph are called

Main Idea questions should be answered last.

Read the following question and identify its type: The primary purpose of the passage is to

When using step 4 "Predict The Correct Answer" your prediction should

With paired questions, the second question will always ask you to provide the best evidence for the previous question.

Reading the blurb can be helpful in identifying the type of passage you read.

Read the following question and identify its type:According to figure 1, in 2017 the cost of gas increased in what year?