KNOW WHAT TO EXPECT
General Instructions
Solve each problem. Select the best answer from the choices given. Mark the letter of your answer on the answer sheet. You
can do your figuring in the test booklet or on paper provided by the proctor. DO NOT FIGURE ON YOUR ANSWER
SHEET.Important Notes:The directions are pretty straightforward on the Math Section. Essentially, they tell you to answer the questions and mark the
answers on your answer sheet. However, the directions do include a few notes that can help with your preparation and save you
time on Test Day. Here are a few things you should know:
( 1 ) Formulas and definitions of mathematical terms and symbols are not provided.
Diagrams other than graphs are not necessarily drawn to scale. Do not assume any relationship in a diagram unless it is
specifically stated or can be figured out from the information given.( 2 )
( 3 ) Assume that a diagram is in one plane unless the problem specifically states that it is not.
Graphs are drawn to scale. Unless stated otherwise, you can assume relationships according to appearance. For example,
lines that appear to be parallel can be assumed to be parallel; likewise for concurrent lines, straight lines, collinear
points, right angles, etc.( 4 )
( 5 ) Reduce all fractions to lowest terms.Math formulas and definitions are NOT provided.What this means: The Department of Education is not going to provide the shortcuts, so memorize those math formulas. Of course,
you don’t have to know very many, but make certain you know the basics.
Diagrams other than graphs are NOT drawn to scale unless otherwise noted.What this means: You cannot take much for granted about diagrams unless you are specifically told that they are drawn to scale. For
example, lines that look parallel may, in fact, not be parallel. Figures that look like squares may not be square. Lines that look like
the diameter of a circle may not be the diameter. You get the picture.
Diagrams are in one plane, unless otherwise stated.What this means: One thing that you can assume is that diagrams are in one plane. In other words, assume that figures are flat unless
you are told otherwise.