The complexity of algebra can present a roadblock for many high school students gearing up to take the SAT. Heart of Algebra is one of four portions of the SAT math section, along with Passport to ...

High school math, and algebra, in particular, is in crisis. Although some students thrive on the pathway to calculus, most do not. Algebra I is the single most failed course in American high schools.

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The SAT math section consists of 58 questions that fall under four distinct categories: Heart of Algebra, Problem Solving and Data Analysis, Passport to Advanced Math and Additional Topics in Math.