UAS SAT Prep (Mathematics) Schedule For 23rd Jan 2016 Exam Starting from 9th Dec 2015. Every Wednesday – 3.30 -5.30 pm & Saturday - 1.00 – 3.00 pm. 9th Dec 2015 Wednesday 12th Dec 2015 Saturday 16th Dec 2015 Wednesday 19th Dec 2015 Saturday 6th Jan 2016 Wednesday 9th Jan 2016 Saturday 13th Jan 2016 Wednesday 16th Jan 2016 Saturday Total – 16 hours Diagnostic Tests and Results Math Fundamentals : The Basics Number and operations Algebra and functions Math Fundamentals : The Basics Number and operations Algebra and functions Math Fundamentals : The Basics Geometry and Measurement Data analysis, statistics and probability Math Fundamentals : The Basics Geometry and Measurement Data analysis, statistics and probability Practice exam with scoring Practice exam review Summative exam Summative exam review Summative exam Summative exam review Exam tips 500 AED The Mathematics Section: The mathematics section of SAT consists of two types of questions: Standard Multiple choice questions (44 questions) Student produced response questions that provide no answers choices (10 question) Approaches to the Mathematics section: Commonly used formulas are provided in the test booklet at the beginning of each mathematics section. With some problems, it may be useful to draw a sketch or diagram of the given information. Test booklet can be used for sketch diagram Calculators are permitted. (calculator tips will be discussed in class) Mathematics Review: Number and operations (20-25%) Arithmetic word problems ( including percent, ratio and proportion) Property of integers (even, odd, prime numbers, divisibility etc.) Rational numbers, Sets ( union, intersection, elements) Counting techniques, Sequences and series (including exponential growth) Elementary number theory Algebra and function (35-40%) Substitution and simplifying algebraic expressions Properties of exponents, Algebraic word problems Solution of linear equations and inequalities System of equations and inequalities Quadratic equations, Equation of line, Absolute value Direct and inverse variation Concepts of algebraic functions Geometry and measurements (25-30%) Area and perimeter of polygon, Area and circumference of circle. Volume of box, cube and cylinder Pythagorean theorem and properties of isosceles , equilateral and right angled triangles Properties of parallel and perpendicular lines, Coordinate geometry Geometric visualization, slope, similarity and transformation Data analysis, Statistics and Probability (10-15%) Data interpretation ( tables and graphs) Descriptive statistics ( mean, median, mode and range), Probability