SAT Math Topic Checklist
1. Algebra
Linear Equations
- One-variable linear equations
- Multi-step equations
- Equations with fractions and decimals
- Variables on both sides
- Linear inequalities
- Absolute value equations and inequalities
Linear Functions
- Slope
- Slope-intercept form
- Point-slope form
- Standard form
- Graphing linear equations
- Intercepts
- Parallel and perpendicular lines
- Linear models
Systems of Equations
- Solving systems algebraically
- Substitution
- Elimination
- Systems of inequalities
- Graphical solutions
- No solution / infinite solution cases
2. Advanced Math
Quadratic Equations
- Quadratic expressions
- Factoring quadratics
- Quadratic formula
- Completing the square
- Vertex form
- Roots and solutions
- Discriminant
- Quadratic graphs
- Maximum and minimum values
Polynomial Functions
- Polynomial operations
- Factoring polynomials
- Polynomial roots
- Factor theorem
Exponents and Radicals
- Exponent rules
- Negative exponents
- Fractional exponents
- Scientific notation
- Radical equations
- Simplifying radicals
Functions
- Function notation
- Domain and range
- Composite functions
- Inverse functions
- Transformations
- Function graphs
Exponential Functions and Logarithms
- Growth models
- Decay models
- Compound interest
- Logarithmic notation
- Log equations
3. Geometry
Lines and Angles
- Angle relationships
- Complementary and supplementary angles
- Vertical angles
- Parallel lines and transversals
Triangles
- Triangle angle sum
- Triangle inequality
- Right triangles
- Pythagorean theorem
- Special right triangles
Similarity and Congruence
- Similar triangles
- Congruent triangles
- Scale factors
- Area and volume ratios
Quadrilaterals
- Squares
- Rectangles
- Parallelograms
- Rhombuses
- Trapezoids
- Polygon angle sums
Circles
- Circle equations
- Radius and diameter
- Circumference
- Area
- Arc length
- Sector area
- Tangents and chords
Coordinate Geometry
- Distance formula
- Midpoint formula
- Slope
- Coordinate transformations
3D Geometry
- Surface area
- Volume
- Cylinders
- Cones
- Spheres
4. Trigonometry
Right Triangle Trigonometry
- SOH-CAH-TOA
- Sine
- Cosine
- Tangent
Special Angles
- 30-60-90 triangles
- 45-45-90 triangles
- Unit circle basics
Non-Right Triangle Trigonometry
- Law of Sines
- Law of Cosines
5. Problem Solving and Data Analysis
Ratios and Proportions
- Ratios
- Rates
- Unit rates
- Scale factors
Percentages
- Percent change
- Discounts
- Tax
- Compound growth
Statistics
- Mean
- Median
- Mode
- Range
- Weighted averages
- Data distributions
Data Representation
- Tables
- Bar graphs
- Histograms
- Scatter plots
- Line graphs
- Box plots
Probability
- Basic probability
- Compound probability
- Independent events
- Conditional probability
Statistics Analysis
- Correlation
- Regression models
- Residuals
- Sampling
- Experimental design
Measurement and Units
- Unit conversions
- Dimensional analysis
- Density
- Rate problems
6. Advanced SAT Problem-Solving Skills
- Translating words into equations
- Multi-step problems
- Hidden constraints
- Function modeling
- Graph interpretation
- Equation manipulation
- Desmos graphing techniques
- Backsolving
- Plugging in numbers
- Estimation
- Pattern recognition
- Mathematical reasoning