SAT Student Guide

Question 1

Tips for math?

Accepted Answer

read directions first, use textbook for scratch work

Question 2

What do you have to do with problems grounded in real world text?

Accepted Answer

interpret non fiction passages

Question 3

How long do you have for evidence reading?

Accepted Answer

65 minutes

Question 4

Tips for the reading test?

Accepted Answer

read carefully, stay w/ the passage, mark questions skipped

Question 5

What do you have to do with math that matters most?

Accepted Answer

algebra problem solving

Question 6

What is one feature of the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing?

Accepted Answer

Words in Context, Variation in Complexity, Command of Evidence, Informational Graphics

Question 7

What do you have to do with command of evidence?

Accepted Answer

interpret and use evidence

Question 8

What do you have to do with U.S. founding document, Great global conversation?

Accepted Answer

understand texts

Question 9

Is it okay to guess on the SAT?

Accepted Answer

yes, you don't get marked off for questions answered wrong

Question 10

How long do you have for the no calculator part of math?

Accepted Answer

25 minutes

Question 11

How long do you have for the optional essay?

Accepted Answer

50 minutes

Question 12

How long do you have for evidence writing?

Accepted Answer

35 minutes

Question 13

How long do you have for the calculator part of math?

Accepted Answer

55 minutes

Question 14

What do you have to do with words in context?

Accepted Answer

understand context and phrases

Question 15

What do you have to do with the analysis of science and the history of social studies?

Accepted Answer

apply knowledge

Question 16

What do you have to do when there's no penalty for guessing?

Accepted Answer

guess, guess again, guess once more

Question 17

What do you have to do with essay analyzing a source?

Accepted Answer

read and explain arguments

Questions 17