How to Use a Question Bank for SAT Practice

Generic test prep workbooks often miss what makes SAT questions unique. A good question bank gives you exposure to the specific style, format, and difficulty of real SAT questions. Here's how to use one effectively.

Why Question Banks Beat Textbooks

The SAT tests concepts in specific ways. Knowing algebra isn't enough – you need to recognize how the SAT frames algebra problems. Question banks expose you to these patterns so test day feels familiar.

Strategies for Effective Practice

• Work untimed first – When learning, focus on understanding rather than speed. Time yourself later.
• Read every explanation – Even for questions you got right. You might have gotten lucky.
• Track your errors – Notice patterns. Do you always miss the same type of question?
• Return to missed questions – A week later, try them again without looking at the answer.

Quality Over Quantity

Answering 100 questions carelessly is less valuable than answering 20 questions carefully with full review. Each question you deeply understand teaches you something about how the SAT works.

Lyceon's question bank includes detailed AI-powered explanations for every question, helping you learn from both correct and incorrect answers.