SAT Preparation: Chapter 1

Vocabulary flashcards covering key details from Chapter 1 regarding SAT preparation.

Digital SAT structure and total testing time

Consists of two sections (Reading and Writing, Math) with two multistage adaptive modules each, totaling approximately 2 hours and 14 minutes.

Penalty for incorrect answers on the Digital SAT

There is no penalty for incorrect answers; every question should be answered even if it requires an educated guess.

Slope formula between two points $(x_1, y_1)$ and $(x_2, y_2)$

$$m = \frac{y_2 - y_1}{x_2 - x_1}$$

Quadratic formula for finding the roots of $ax^2 + bx + c = 0$

$$x = \frac{-b \pm \sqrt{b^2 - 4ac}}{2a}$$

Vertex form of a quadratic equation

$y = a(x - h)^2 + k$, where $(h, k)$ is the vertex of the parabola.

Rule for punctuation when joining two independent clauses without a coordinating conjunction

Use a semicolon (;) or a period to prevent run-on sentences and comma splices.

Essential test for non-restrictive (non-essential) clauses surrounded by commas or dashes

The sentence must still make complete grammatical sense and express a full thought when the enclosed clause is completely removed.

Built-in tool strategy for solving complex systems or equations on the Math section

Utilize the built-in Desmos graphing calculator to find intersection points, zeros, and vertex extrema directly on the graph.