The HAYDEN SCORE IMPROVEMENT SYSTEM FOR THE SAT, is organized into six modules. It includes both simulated SAT exams and complete reviews of each subject area covered by the Verbal and Mathematical sections of the SAT. In addition to this Algebra Module, the following five modules are available: :RA 1. PRACTICE TESTS The PRACTICE TESTS MODULE includes an Analysis of the SAT, a Pre-Test and two Practice Tests. The ANALYSIS OF THE SAT gives you insight into the workings of the actual exam -- its organization and scoring, plus test-taking strategies and tips for raising your scores. :RA The PRE-TEST is a diagnostic/ prescriptive tool for determining your strengths and weaknesses in the Mathematical and Verbal topics areas normally covered on the SAT. It is a two-hour test consisting of the same mix of Math and Verbal questions as an actual SAT. After you complete the test your computer will provide scores in each of sixteen subjects which contribute to your Math and Verbal scores. This profile of your performance indicates which additional modules in the Hayden System will be useful in your preparation. :RA The PRACTICE TESTS are two-hour simulated simulated exams with Mathematical and Verbal sections timed and formatted to be representative of the latest SATs and scored on the '800' scale. After reviewing your weak areas, take these Practice Tests and see how your performance would measure up on the actual exam. :RA 2. 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 3. 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 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 topic in a given module can be approached in three ways: acquiring background with DEFINITIONS, ANALYSIS AND STRATEGIES gaining practice and instruction with EXAMPLES WITH TUTORMODE drilling with EXAMPLES WITHOUT TUTORMODE NOTE: The Geometry Module combines Definitions, Analysis and Strategies and Examples With Tutormode. :ET :ET SAT
