SSAT Middle Level Quantitative

A comprehensive introduction to quantitative reasoning and math problem-solving for middle school students preparing for the SSAT.

Study Strategies

Elimination and Guessing Strategies

Smart Choices When Unsure

Not sure of an answer? Use the process of elimination! Cross out answers that don't make sense. Even if you can't find the right answer immediately, removing wrong options increases your chances if you need to guess.

When to Guess

On the SSAT, there’s a small penalty for wrong answers, so only guess if you can eliminate at least one or two choices. If you're really stuck, it's sometimes better to leave it blank.

Practicing Elimination

  • Look for obviously incorrect answers first.
  • Use logic and estimation to narrow down choices.

Examples

  • Crossing out two options before making an educated guess.

  • Using estimation to see which answer is too big or too small for the question.