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Key Topics Covered

1. Arithmetic & Basic Number Sense (≈20% of test)

• Fractions, decimals, percents
• Ratios, proportions, unit conversions
• Order of operations (PEMDAS)
• Prime factorization, GCF, LCM
• Place value and rounding
• Square roots and exponents (integer and rational exponents)

Tiebreakers: Determined by percent accuracy first, then by the "first problem missed" (excluding skips).  Core Content Domains  General Math Tmsca Study Guide

What I loved:

• Day 1–2: arithmetic & fractions drills (30–45 min/day).
• Day 3–4: algebra basics and linear equations (45 min/day).
• Day 5: geometry area/perimeter problems (45 min).
• Day 6: counting & basic probability practice (30–45 min).
• Day 7: 20–30 minute timed mixed quiz; review mistakes.

Number Theory: Divisibility rules (2–11), prime factorization, GCF/LCM, and the Fundamental Theorem of Arithmetic. Geometry: Circumference ( ), area of circles ( Ready to create a study guide

Recommended Study Plan

Weeks 1–4: Content Review

• Master formulas (area, volume, quadratic formula, log rules).
• Practice each topic separately using worksheets or TMSCA past tests (available on TMSCA website).
• Focus on weak areas (e.g., combinatorics or radicals).

• Topic alignment: Covers exactly what appears on TMSCA — number theory, probability, algebraic manipulations, geometry shortcuts, and tricky word problems. No filler.
• Efficiency: Each section includes common problem types and time-saving strategies (e.g., plugging answer choices, elimination, estimation).
• Practice tests: Realistic difficulty — sometimes even harder than the actual contest, which is great for overpreparation.
• Answer keys with explanations: This is critical. You learn why an answer is correct and how to avoid traps.

General Math TMSCA Study Guide

Introduction