How to Increase Your Test Score on the Digital PSAT/SAT Math Section Using the Desmos Calculator: A Companion Guide to the Dr. Test Prep YouTube . Brand New Questions and Video Explanations

Note: As the title states - this is a COMPANION GUIDE to my absolutely FREE YouTube channel - which shows you how to complete over 400 questions using the Desmos calculator. The YouTube channel aligns to Khan Academy - another completely free program - that is the only authorized SAT Prep provider by the College Board - but - Khan doesn't teach you Desmos. My YouTube channel does - and this book helps to keep your learning organized.


How to Increase Your Test Score on the Digital PSAT/SAT Math Section Using the Desmos Calculator and the Dr. Test Prep YouTube Channel fill the gap between College Board's Bluebook app, Khan Academy's Official SAT Prep program, and Schoolhouse.world's peer tutoring. Most students do not need expensive tutoring or classes to increase math scores on the PSAT/SAT. By utilizing the best features of the four programs, teens can create a personalized PSAT/SAT study plan that will build confidence, fit their schedules, raise test scores, and help them achieve their dreams.

What does College Board's Bluebook App do well? Adaptive PSAT/SAT practices tests with explanations on student missed questions

What does Bluebook lack? Content instruction

What does Khan Academy do well? Creates a personalized instructional program based on College Board/Bluebook data

What does Khan Academy lack? Videos (as of 2024) that teach learners how to use the Desmos calculator on most questions

What does Schoolhouse.world do well? Offer free peer tutoring to students

What does Schoolhouse lack? Freedom to study on the learner's schedule

How does Dr. Test Prep/Dr. Michelle Ihrig fill the gap? Offering 450 new, fully aligned questions with a solid focus on the Desmos calculator. This book does not provide explanations to questions... instead, it includes the blank questions that Dr. Ihrig uses for the Dr. Test Prep YouTube videos (@DrTestPrep).

Who can benefit from this resource? The 90% of students who scored less than 690 on the PSAT/SAT or practice test.

For anyone who scored over 690, this book is still valuable to you; however, the first edition does not cover the Advanced-level questions. You might be better off focusing your time on Khan Academy.

If I finish this book, will I make a million dollars or raise my score by 300 points? Um, no. Sorry. Students who followed my previous free programs raised their scores 70 points, on average, each time they took the test. Some students raised their math scores by 120+ after one test, but it takes dedication. If you have six months to prepare, then a big jump into the high 600s is possible (remember - I don't include content, yet, for scores over 690).

Who is Desmos and the PSAT/SAT program designed for?

- Students who scored less than 690 on the Math Section
- Learners who don't have access to expensive tutors – and most students can do exceptionally well without tutors
-Teens who struggle in school, especially math
-Students who hate, hate, hate taking tests
-Students who are busy with other activities
-Teens who are young parents or family caregivers

This book does not have all the answers, and if you only go through this book and watch the videos, you are wasting your time. Use this book (and corresponding videos) WITH College Board's Bluebook, Khan Academy's Digital SAT Prep program, and Sam Khan's peer tutoring program Schoolhouse.world to get the highest score possible. If you combine all four programs using the method I outlined on page 11, then you will achieve great success

But..

Creating your plan using excellent (nearly) free resources and following it on your schedule is fantastic!

I am here for you. Let's do this together!!

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