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532. ALL ABOUT DIGITAL SAT MATH

Tests and the Rest: College Admissions Podcast

Release Date: 11/07/2023

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Since its inception, the SAT has challenged math conceptual understanding and problem-solving skills. What, if anything, has changed on the new digital adaptive test? Amy and Mike invited educator Mike McGibbon to talk all about digital SAT Math

What are five things you will learn in this episode?

  1. What aspect of the new test will affect preparation and performance the most? 

  2. How much will Desmos and other aspects of the digital delivery system matter?

  3. How does the digital SAT's math content compare to the current SAT's math content?

  4. What makes the hard module of the digital SAT so hard? 

  5. How can educators and students use existing resources?

MEET OUR GUEST

Mike McGibbon started tutoring at Kaplan while he was a student at UC Berkeley. After graduating in 2002, he moved to NYC to study music and play the trumpet professionally.

During this time, Mike also worked for several NYC tutoring agencies and eventually transitioned to a full-time tutoring career. He now runs his own solo tutoring practice, focusing on the ACT, SAT, and ISEE. He is also the CEO and co-founder of Mathchops.com, an adaptive math practice tool.

Today, Mike teaches in Westchester County, where he lives with his wife and three kids. He also provides free advice through articles and videos on www.nyctestprepadvice.com and the Mathchops YouTube channel.

Mike previously appeared on this podcast in episode 165 to discuss Differences Between SAT and ACT Math, episode 372 to explain Making Learning Science Work For You, episode 332 for a SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT: Mathchops, and episode 480 to discuss How Standardization Can Benefit Education.

Mike can be reached at [email protected].

LINKS

https://mathchops.substack.com/t/digital-sat

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