The HAYDEN SCORE IMPROVMENT SYSTEM FOR THE SAT is organized into six modules. It includes both simulated SAT exams (in the module) and complete reviews of each area covered by the Verbal and Mathematical sections of the SAT in five additional modules. :RA 1. VOCABULARY The VOCABULARY MODULE provides a thorough review of antonyms, analogies and sentence completions. The module contains an on-screen dictionary with 1000 words. :RA 2. READING COMPREHENSION The READING COMPREHENSION MODULE offers strategies and practice in responding to questions about the material just read. Working with passages drawn from the most up-to-date sources in a variety of fields will help you improve your ability to determine main ideas, to recognize logical implications and to extract factual information from what you read. :RA 3. ALGEBRA The ALGEBRA MODULE provides instruction and practice in solving the entire range of algebra problems of the types found on the SAT: linear and literal equations, systems of linear equations, quadatic and radical equations, and reducing algebraic fractions. :RA 4. GEOMETRY The GEOMETRY MODULE provides instruction and practice in solving problems involving angle sums, equality of angles and sides of triangles, parallel lines, angles of a circle, the Pythagorean Theorem, special triangles, perimeters, areas and volumes. All figures needed to solve the problems are illustrated on the screen. :RA 5. QUANTITATIVE COMPARISONS AND WORD PROBLEMS The QUANTITATIVE COMPARISONS AND WORD PROBLEMS MODULE covers the remaining areas in the Mathematical section of the SAT. Quantitative comparison problems -- problems that emphasize reasoning skills used to determine which of two quantities is larger -- improve skills in algebra and geometry as well as in other areas of mathematics. :RA The other problems in this module include fractions and decimals, percentages, ratios and proportions, sequences, graphs, and word problems including motion, mixture, and business and work problems. :RA Each problem/question type within the modules is organized into three parts: DEFINITIONS, ANALYSIS AND STRATEGIES EXAMPLES WITH TUTORMODE EXAMPLES WITHOUT TUTORMODE :RA DEFINITIONS, ANALYSIS AND STRATEGIES should be reviewed before going on to the examples. It provides useful strategies for tackling the kinds of questions the subject covers. First, background information on each question type is presented, then methods for answering these questions, including valuable tricks and shortcuts, are demonstrated. ^NOTE: The Geometry Module combines Definitions, Analysis and Strategies and Examples With Tutormode. :RA EXAMPLES WITH TUTORMODE is the core of the Hayden System. This option gives you a detailed, step-by-step explanation of how to arrive at the correct answer. By reviewing and practicing, you develop more efficient problem-solving techniques. :RA EXAMPLES WITHOUT TUTORMODE provides quick drill and practice in areas where you are already strong so that you can improve speed and accuracy. If you answer incorrectly, you are shown the correct answer, but no detailed explanation is provided. At the end of the section, the computer tallies the number of questions answered correctly and incorrectly, providing an indication of how well you have mastered the material. :ET :ET
