Students preparing for the SAT often struggle not because math is difficult, but because they forget formulas during the exam.

The SAT Math section is designed to test concept application, not memorization. Yet without remembering key formulas, even easy questions become time-consuming.

That is why serious test-takers always keep a compact formula revision sheet.

Download the SAT Math Formula Sheet PDF

Why SAT Math Is Actually Easier Than You Think

Unlike school exams, the SAT Math section focuses on a fixed set of concepts:

• Algebra equations
  
  

• Linear and quadratic functions
  
  

• Ratios and percentages
  
  

• Geometry rules
  
  

• Basic trigonometry
  
  

• Data interpretation
  
  

The exam does not require advanced calculus or complex derivations.
It checks how quickly you apply standard formulas.

So the fastest way to improve your score is simple:

Memorize → Revise → Apply → Repeat

A formula sheet helps you follow this process efficiently.