Summer can be a great time to get ahead on SAT prep! However, sometimes it’s hard to know how to study for the SAT. Thanks to online resources, there are many study tools and materials at your fingertips – for free! In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore the best online resources you can use to study for the digital SAT, organized by skill set: math, vocabulary, reading comprehension, grammar and general SAT prep. Let’s dive in!
SAT Math Resources
Khan Academy offers personalized interactive lessons covering each section of the SAT math section. The topics are organized by difficultly level and the website shows your proficiency level in each topic.
Our ongoing Desmos blog series is covering every type of question that can be solved using Desmos on the SAT. Check it out for step-by-step tutorials for each question type.
IXL Math offers comprehensive math practice for students from pre-K to high school. It covers a wide range of topics aligned with various curriculum standards, including SAT math concepts. This is a great resource if you know the exact topics you need to study.
Free Rice is a charitable website (they donate food!) that has math facts and geometry games that can help you refresh math facts and vocabulary.
SAT Vocabulary Building Tools
Magoosh provides comprehensive SAT vocab flashcards organized by difficulty level. The app uses spaced repetition to maximize word retention – it strategizes your studying so you don’t have to. Spend just 5-10 minutes a day reviewing flashcards on your phone!
Vocabulary.com provides interactive vocabulary quizzes and activities that adapt to the user’s skill level. They also have an SAT roadmap which provides a week-by-week study plan covering common vocab and the language the test uses to ask questions.
Free Rice also has vocabulary and root words games that can help you study up on advanced words and word parts. Root words are a great way to cover a lot of ground with less studying.
Our vocabulary guide covers tutor-approved resources and strategies for improving your vocabulary for the SAT.
SAT Reading Comprehension Resources
The Khan Academy Reading and Writing section has units on the reading comprehension questions that you can expect to see on the test. This is a great resource for familiarizing yourself with the exact question types and formats that are on the SAT.
Reading
Reading regularly is the best way to improve your reading comprehension (and vocabulary – we love a two-for-one). Mindfish’s reading list provides great high-school level novels organized by topic, so you can boost your skills while reading something interesting!
ReadWorks provides a wide range of reading passages and comprehension questions organized by grade level and skill. You can sort by grade level and the website provides audio so that you can listen along with the passage!
Journals & Magazines
A great way to improve your reading comprehension is to read a lot! Here’s a list of journals and magazines that cover the styles of passages you’ll see on the SAT:
SAT Grammar Rules
Once again, Khan Academy has the exact grammar question types and rules that you can expect to see on the SAT. The practice problems and explanation videos are great study resources.
Free Rice also has a grammar game. While it lacks answer explanations, it’s great practice to build up your grammar intuition. Keep donating rice to people in need while you get ready for the big test!
General SAT Prep
Bluebook offers SAT practice tests straight from College Board – these are a great resource for seeing where you’re starting, learning which skills you need to practice most, and practicing skills and strategies during an actual test.
Khan Academy’s partnership with College Board makes it a standout choice for SAT prep, providing interactive lessons for each section of the SAT.
Magoosh offers comprehensive SAT prep courses featuring video lessons, practice questions, and adaptive learning algorithms, allowing students to tailor their study schedules and receive targeted feedback.
Mindfish offers customized SAT study plans based on diagnostic tests, along with detailed performance tracking and analytics. With targeted strategies for improving weak areas, students can maximize their scores and achieve their goals.
YouTube Channels
YouTube is a treasure trove of SAT prep resources, with numerous channels offering comprehensive video tutorials and review sessions. From math concepts to reading strategies, students can find engaging content to supplement their studies. Some standout channels include:
Desmos YouTube Channel: Offers tutorials on using the Desmos graphing calculator, which is especially useful for SAT math preparation.
Khan Academy SAT: Provides extensive SAT preparation videos aligned with College Board standards.
Conclusion
Finally, with an abundance of online resources, you have everything you need to succeed on the digital SAT. By taking advantage of resources tailored to math, vocabulary, reading comprehension, grammar, and general SAT prep, students can create comprehensive and effective study plans. Consistency and dedication are key, so start exploring these resources today and embark on your journey to SAT success!
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