The College Panda's SAT Math: Advanced Guide and Workbook

My lovely daughter, and her lovely mom, were both skeptical that dad could help daughter improve her SAT math score.Rightly so. I finished my college calculus career in 1975.Then I found Nielson's Panda book, and we suddenly had a fun and practical way to review our algebra and other core skills required for the modern SAT.The book is not about pandas, but it reflects Nielson's panda-like, cheerful, and thorough approach for studying for the SAT math tests. Think of the movie "Kung-fu Panda" - this is Nielson's tough-love approach to mastering SAT math. There really aren't any shortcuts - you just have to do the work. He makes it practical and fun.Each lesson is self-contained, and reviews an important area that develops skills required for a brilliant score.The lessons can be taken in any order you desire, since they are self-contained. We studied exponents, then expressions (chap 6), then complex numbers, then equation solving, etc. Become a strong panda slowly, by building your skills in areas where you are weak, before moving on to lessons that require your newly honed baby panda skills.I take the lessons alongside my daughter, and allow her to teach me when necessary. She likes to race on the chapter review tests, and usually beats me.Neilson provides many additional resources on his web site, and other study guides as well. Don't pass those up.He really is a very productive panda-man, and I highly recommend his work.

This is the only test prep series my daughter uses to prepare, and she has stated "It is the best;I LOVE it!" Especially useful is the straight forward, no nonsense, nuts-and-bolts approach of organizing the chapters by concept and providing ample practice problems with varying difficulty levels. As a homeschool mom, I appreciate the functional approach, ease of use and effectiveness for self-paced study. I also appreciate the well-gathered data and analysis of the actual SAT the author provides to aid students in their test-taking strategy. My daughter used the original SAT Math: The Advanced Guide for a brief preparation for the PSAT10 because this new guide wasn't available at the time. She is now using this New SAT Guide in preparation for the PSAT in the fall and the SAT next spring. Once she gets going on the practice problems, she can't stop! We love the specific tips and techniques suggested for solving the respective problem types. She's so motivated to get through them in an effort to improve her math score, which tends to be her weakest area. The boost in confidence that I see is well worth it and gives mother and daughter peace of mind! This guide is not just for "Top Scorers" but goes a along way in prepping all college bound students to put their best foot forward.

This book helped me a lot as a math teacher and my kids said it is very useful to prepare for their SAT exam.Thank you!

The book offers clear explanations of complex math concepts and provides practical strategies that are essential for tackling the SAT. I particularly appreciated the well-structured practice problems that build in difficulty, helping to reinforce learning progressively.The detailed answer explanations are a standout feature, as they break down the thought process behind each solution, which is invaluable for understanding mistakes. However, some sections can feel a bit overwhelming, especially for students who may not have a strong math background. Overall, it's an excellent guide for motivated learners looking to excel in the math section of the SAT!

There is an easier version of the college panda math prep if Math isn't your strong suit. This book is really good though if you already find math fairly easy/doable. Otherwise I would recommend starting with the easier math book and working your way up to this book.

Amazing book! I would recommend studying at least 2-3 months beforehand that way this book doesn’t feel too long for you, and that way you wouldn’t be exhausted. Anyways I ended up getting a 740 on the math section! I wasn’t happy with my overall score but I was happy with my math score!

New edition has comprehensive coverage of the material, and twice as much practice as previous editions. I use it with all my private students.

Can't recommend this Math study guide enough!! The material is organized, streamlined and a excellent review of the Math problems your student should have learned how to solve in high school. And if they did not learn it or have forgotten, this book teaches them how to easily solve them. Working through this book was a real confidence builder for my student. His Math SAT score improved over 150 points, enabling him to secure the best scholarship our state offers. The cost of this book came back to us many times over.