One of the most effective study techniques for the SAT, ACT, and PSAT is the Explain-It-Back method—a simple strategy that turns practice into real understanding.
Here’s how it works:
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Solve a practice problem.
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Check the answer.
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Close your notes.
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Explain out loud (or in writing) why the correct answer works and why the others don’t.
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Identify gaps.
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Refine and repeat.
Why this works:
Standardized tests don’t just measure what you remember—they measure how well you reason. Explaining your thinking forces active recall, strengthens concepts, and builds the logic needed for tricky multiple-choice questions.
This technique is especially powerful for:
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SAT & ACT math strategies
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Grammar rules and sentence structure
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Reading comprehension passages
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Common trap answer patterns
If you can explain your solution clearly, you’re building score-ready understanding.
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