| AT Test is divided in 3 sections: | | | | to look for the meaning of the word, which is |
| 1) Reading | | | | called our auditory memory. While leaning, make it |
| 2) Writing | | | | a habit to say words loud so that it’s |
| 3) Math | | | | saved in auditory memory as well. You can also |
| The reading section requires strong command | | | | use sound association technique to increase your |
| over vocabulary to make a good score. The | | | | vocabulary. There could be some other fun ways |
| reading section comprises of 3 sub-sections | | | | as well like reading a book, using word of the day |
| comprising of a paragraph each. Students are | | | | calendars and word games like crossword puzzles, |
| asked to read the paragraphs and answer the | | | | brainteasers, jumbles or board games like |
| questions following. Among those, you'll see | | | | Scrabble. |
| sentence completion questions which require a | | | | While a tutor help is always advantageous it does |
| strong knowledge of vocabulary. The SAT reading | | | | not mean you can not at all do without a tutor. |
| section uses your vocabulary power as an | | | | Some families face financial challenges and cannot |
| indicator for your overall knowledge of English | | | | afford to hire a tutor. They can find free help on |
| language. Your vocabulary is also going to help | | | | the Web (WWW). There are plenty of websites |
| you in the SAT writing section. Infect SAT essay | | | | offering free SAT practice tests, SAT Wiki, Test |
| will be the first thing you'll notice when you take | | | | Prep Videos, SAT Flashcards, Reading Cram |
| the SAT test. You get 25 minutes to organize | | | | Sheets, Writing Cram Sheets, and SAT Articles |
| your thoughts and express yourself using | | | | and Tips. There are various other resources |
| accurate and apt vocabulary. In the test, you'll | | | | available online which give you list of most |
| even some words which you have never heard | | | | effective words which are likely to be seen in the |
| before. Mastering such difficult words is very | | | | exam. |
| important for SAT success. | | | | Finally, get in the habit of learning words you |
| You can do general vocabulary drills or review a | | | | don’t know. Read a lot, pen down the |
| pre-tested list of words with a tutor. However for | | | | words you don’t know, look them up in a |
| better results it’s advised to review a list | | | | dictionary, and memorize them. If you have a |
| which has been pre-tested over the years. One | | | | computer you can use any vocabulary program, |
| of the best ways is to strengthen your | | | | vocabulary tests or play vocabulary games to |
| vocabulary using a thorough list on suffixes and | | | | learn difficult words. Playing games will not only |
| prefixes. Focus on improving your context skills. | | | | help you learn new words but also refresh your |
| It’s well known that words learnt from | | | | memory and will also let you check your progress. |
| context are more easily comprehended. Do a lot | | | | A good vocabulary can make difference not just |
| of comprehension practice and observe how | | | | in SAT but also in other standardized tests like |
| words are used. Every word has a sound and our | | | | GRE, GMAT, IELTS, and TOEFL. |
| mind is capable to memorizing that without having | | | | |