Topic Importance
Approximate emphasis based on common SSAT Upper Level math patterns.
| Topic | Approximate Weight |
|---|---|
| Word Problems | 30% |
| Algebra | 25% |
| Geometry | 20% |
| Arithmetic & Number Operations | 15% |
| Probability & Data | 10% |
Full Teaching Guide: What SSAT Upper Level Math Tests
Use this as the class checklist. These are the exact sub-points students should know before mixed practice.
1. Arithmetic & Number Operations
- Integers
- Positive/negative numbers
- Absolute value
- Factors and multiples
- Prime numbers
- Greatest Common Factor (GCF)
- Least Common Multiple (LCM)
- Order of operations (PEMDAS)
- Exponents
- Roots and square roots
- Fractions
- Mixed numbers
- Decimals
- Percentages
- Ratios
- Proportions
- Estimation
2. Algebra
- Simplifying expressions
- Combining like terms
- One-step equations
- Multi-step equations
- Variables
- Solving for unknowns
- Simple inequalities
- Graph inequalities
- Slope
- y = mx + b
- Intercepts
- Basic simultaneous equations
3. Word Problems
- Distance/rate/time: D = RT
- Work problems
- Age problems
- Consecutive numbers
- Money problems
- Mixtures
- Ratios
- Percent increase/decrease
- Profit and discounts
4. Geometry
- Complementary angles
- Supplementary angles
- Vertical angles
- Parallel line angles
- Triangle area
- Triangle perimeter
- Pythagorean theorem: a² + b² = c²
- Similar triangles
- Squares
- Rectangles
- Parallelograms
- Trapezoids
- Circle circumference
- Circle area: A = πr²
- Coordinate-plane distance
- Midpoint
- Slope
- Cubes
- Rectangular prisms
- Surface area
- Volume
5. Data Analysis & Probability
- Mean
- Median
- Mode
- Range
- Basic probability
- Reading graphs
- Tables
- Charts
6. Logic & Quantitative Reasoning
- Patterns
- Sequences
- Number relationships
- Logical deduction
- Missing values
Study Sequence
Integers, factors, multiples, PEMDAS, exponents, roots, fractions, decimals, and estimation.
Proportions, percentages, percent change, discounts, and ratio reasoning.
Expressions, equations, inequalities, slope, intercepts, and basic systems.
Distance, work, age, money, mixtures, percent change, profit, and discounts.
Angles, triangles, quadrilaterals, circles, coordinate geometry, surface area, and volume.
Mean, median, mode, range, tables, charts, graphs, and basic probability.
Patterns, sequences, missing values, and logical deduction.
Short mixed drills for accuracy, pacing, and test-day decision making.
High-Frequency SSAT Path
This sequence builds fluency first, then reasoning, then timing. It is designed to help stronger SSAT students move from roughly 60-70% accuracy toward 85-95% accuracy.