SAT

Maths · Advanced Math

Unit 2 of the SAT Maths build

Master SAT Advanced Math, idea by idea

Seven core topics covering quadratic equations and graphs, polynomial behaviour, exponent and radical rules, exponential growth and decay, function transformations, and nonlinear systems. Each topic has a concept refresher, two worked examples, and an eight-question test.

Core topics
Topic 1

Quadratic equations

Factor · formula · discriminant · completing the square

Topic 2

Quadratic graphs

Vertex · axis of symmetry · intercepts · vertex form

Topic 3

Polynomials

Degree · zeros · factoring · end behaviour

Topic 4

Exponents & radicals

Laws of exponents · simplifying radicals · scientific notation

Topic 5

Exponential functions

Growth · decay · compound interest · y = a·b^x

Topic 6

Function notation & transformations

f(x) · composition · shifts · stretches · reflections

Topic 7

Nonlinear systems

Line meets parabola · tangents · counting solutions

How to work through this. Read the concept, walk through both worked examples, then hit Take a test to lock in the idea with 8 MCQs. When you've worked through several topics, head back to the parent SAT Maths page to take a cross-topic test or revise with flashcards.