How do I get better at SHSAT math?

5 Tips for Excelling on the SHSAT

1. Choose the Right Approach.
2. Know How to Pace Yourself.
3. Elevate Your Chances of Guessing Right.
4. Work Backward on Math Problems.
5. Support Your Answers in the ELA Section.

What math do you need to know for the SHSAT?

Various mathematical topics tested include: Basic math, Pre-Algebra, Algebra, Factoring, Substitution, Geometry (9th grade), Basic Coordinate Graphing (8th grade),Logic, and Word Problems (cover all topics).

Is the SHSAT like the SAT?

The new SHSAT very closely resembles the new SAT. Both tests are broken down into two main sections: one for English/verbal and the other for math.

What grade level math is on the SHSAT?

Most students take the SHSAT in the beginning of their 8th grade year. The majority of math concepts on the SHSAT are taught in 7th and 8th grades. For that reason, this course is useful for any 7th or 8th grade math student who is looking for extra practice.

How many hours a day should you study for the SHSAT?

Three weeks before the exam, we generally recommend students increase practice time to 45 minutes to an hour each day as they make the final push toward the finish line. The secret to achieving an amazing score is to start early and practice effectively and efficiently.

Is the SHSAT hard?

How is the SHSAT scored? Based on the numbers of questions answered correctly, students receive a raw score, which is then converted to a scaled score out of 800. The test is meant to be very hard.

Is SAT harder than SHSAT?

The SHSAT should be much easier to study for than the SSAT. While the questions are not easy, the difference between the SSAT and SHSAT is in what they want to learn about the student. The verbal or reading section of both the SHSAT and SSAT are similar. Both have a reading comprehension section.

Why is SHSAT so hard?

Unlike tests taken in school or statewide assessments, the SHSAT is designed to predict performance at a small set of highly rigorous high schools. As such, the SHSAT has a much looser relationship to state or national standards and only a passing similarity to the content of a 6th or 7th grade classroom.

How hard is the SHSAT math?

Although the new SHSAT exam has eliminated the infamous Scrambled Paragraphs, both the Mathematics and ELA sections are still quite challenging for grade-level students. In short, the SHSAT is hard enough and important enough that preparation can’t be left to chance.