SAT® Math: Geometry & Trigonometry
A focused deep-dive into the SAT®'s Geometry & Trigonometry domain, covering lines, angles, triangles, circles, area, volume, coordinate geometry, and trigonometric ratios as tested on every Digital SAT®. You will learn to apply angle relationships, the Pythagorean theorem, SOH-CAH-TOA, and the coordinate-plane tools needed to solve SAT® geometry problems with speed and accuracy.
📚 Course Curriculum
Lines and angles are the building blocks of SAT® geometry. When two lines intersect, they form two pairs of vertical angles (opposite each other) that …
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A circle is the set of all points in a plane equidistant from a fixed center point. The radius (r) is the distance from the …
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The SAT® tests area and volume of common shapes. The formula sheet provided on test day lists most of these -- knowing them cold still …
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[[figure:coordinate_quadrants The four quadrants of the coordinate plane]]. The coordinate plane is defined by two perpendicular number lines: the horizontal x-axis and the vertical y-axis, …
Open trial session →[[figure:pythagorean_triangle A right triangle with legs a, b and hypotenuse c]]. A right triangle contains one 90-degree angle. The two shorter sides are called legs …
Open trial session →Trigonometry extends right-triangle relationships to find missing sides and angles using three primary ratios. For an acute angle theta in a right triangle:. SOH-CAH-TOA:. sin(theta) …
Open trial session →The SAT® provides a reference (formula) sheet at the beginning of the math section listing areas, volumes, and special triangle ratios. Use it -- there …
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Course Syllabus
This self-paced SAT® Math course follows a 7-lesson sequence. Work through the modules in order so that each skill supports the next.
Course sequence
Module 1 - Lessons 1-4
- Lines, Angles, and Triangles
- Circles
- Area and Volume
- The Coordinate Plane
Module 2 - Lessons 5-7
- Right Triangles and the Pythagorean Theorem
- Trigonometric Ratios
- SAT® Geometry Strategy
Practice and completion
- Use worked examples and lesson practice to check understanding after each module.
- Review incorrect answers, explain the correction, and repeat weak skills.
- Complete the available mixed or final course practice to demonstrate readiness.
Course Outcomes
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
- Explain and apply the mathematical ideas in Lines, Angles, and Triangles.
- Solve multi-step problems involving Area and Volume and show a clear method.
- Interpret representations and check the reasonableness of work involving The Coordinate Plane.
- Choose efficient strategies for unfamiliar questions related to Right Triangles and the Pythagorean Theorem.
- Combine skills from SAT® Geometry Strategy with earlier topics in mixed practice.
- Use feedback and answer explanations to diagnose and correct mistakes.
- Complete mixed, exam-style practice with clearer reasoning and greater independence.
📝 Practice Questions
35 interactive questions with instant feedback and explanations.
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