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What type of test is the SAT?
Computer test
College-readiness test
IQ (intelligence) test
Graduation test
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Do you receive separate scores for science and history?
Yes, they are required sections
Yes, as cross-test scores
No, science and history are not scored
No, they are optional sections
3
Is the SAT all multiple-choice questions?
No, there are also true/false and matching questions.
Yes, all questions require a multiple-choice answer.
No, there are also student-produced responses on math.
No, there are also short answer style essays.
4
What vocabulary is important for the test?
Common college-level words
Technical science and technology terms
Advanced college vocab
Vocab required for high school graduation
5
Which of the following is not a way that the SAT is intended to be "real world"?
Limited time to answer
Texts from science
Penalties for guessing
Math in a career context
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What is the name of the people who administer the test (hand out the packets, pencils, etc)?
Villains
Administrators
Proctors
Scorers
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What is the term for the content you analyze in order to answer each question?
Torture device
Problem
Text
Prompt
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Who produces the SAT?
Scholastic Achievement Inc
College Board
The federal government
State governments
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Can you use a calculator on the math section?
Only on part
If you sneak it in
No, not on any of it
Yes, on all of it
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What two sections make up the composite score?
Algebra and Geometry
Math and Reading & Writing
Math and English
Reading, Writing, and Grammar
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What is the difference between your raw score and your scaled score?
Raw = # right/wrong; Scaled = based on question difficulty
Raw = uncooked; Scaled = well done
Raw = based on question difficulty; Scaled = # right/wrong
Raw = # right; Scaled = # wrong
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What scores tell you how you did on specific skills?
Subscores
Section scores
Raw scores
Composite scores
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Can students receive accommodations when taking the SAT?
No, accommodations are not permitted
Yes, accommodations require a fee.
Yes, accommodations are available.
Yes, all students receive accommodations.
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What are the three required sections of the SAT?
Reading, Math, and Essay
Math, Reading, Writing & Language
Geometry, Writing & Language, and Essay
Reading, Writing, and Algebra
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What is the score range for the SAT?
500-1000
400-1600
1-36
0-100
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How are history and science part of the SAT?
Readings and questions are based on history and science.
History and science are not important for the SAT.
There are separate sections for history and science.
The test focuses on your history and science knowledge.
