The new SAT math test includes the following:

calculator & non-calculator items MC & Student Response

The topics of the passages on the new SAT include

careers, SS, the humanities, and science.

Some of the math questions will include real-world contexts in science and social studies.

Yes to create mathematical models, analyze info-graphics

On the math SAT, the following is true:

questions are presented in order from low to high difficulty

In the new reading SAT is a section that includes

seminal documents and foundational historical texts

In addition to Passport to Advanced Math, and Additional Topics in Math, SAT math includes:

Heart of Algebra , and Problem Solving/Data Analysis

On the new reading SAT the following is true:

Literature is <25% while science SS, & DB reading are @ 75%

Revising and editing text on the new SAT includes

correcting errors in structure, usage, and punctuation.

Paired text is on the new SAT. Here's what it includes

2 passages by different authors addressing a similar theme

These two items will be standing question types in EVERY SAT reading passage:

words in context & evidence based ?s

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TRUE or FALSE: There is a required essay on the new SAT.
TRUE
FALSE
2
The new SAT math test includes the following:
calculator & non-calculator items MC & Student Response
all non calculator, mixed MC & Student Response
calculator & non-calculator items MC only
all multiple choice, calculator items
3
True or False: On the new SAT, if you answer a question incorrectly, points are deducted.
FALSE
TRUE
4
How many MAJOR sections are there are on the new SAT? ( not subsets)
five
two
fifteen
six
5
The topics of the passages on the new SAT include
free-writes with no stimulus
student chosen prompts, memoirs, historical episodes
careers, SS, the humanities, and science.
narratives, comics, maps, and science.
6
Some of the math questions will include real-world contexts in science and social studies.
No, SS and science topics have no place in math assessments.
Yes to create mathematical models, analyze info-graphics
No, content like that is only on the ACT.
Yes, but they will only reference cross content slightly.
7
On the math SAT, the following is true:
all the questions are so difficult, it does not matter.
the test is presented with a "mixed difficulty" format.
questions are presented in order from high to low difficulty
questions are presented in order from low to high difficulty
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In the new reading SAT is a section that includes
only YAL ( young adult literature) passages
classical literature critiqued by liberal journalists.
news feeds from a variety of biased news outlets
seminal documents and foundational historical texts
9
This "newer" component is in heavy use in the reading section of the SAT
Info-graphics, charts, visuals
Classical literature quotes
Video segments
Narrative writing vignettes
10
In addition to Passport to Advanced Math, and Additional Topics in Math, SAT math includes:
Multivariable Calculus and Regression Analysis
Comprehensive Statistical Analysis and Pre-Calculus
Geometry Concepts and Complex Equations
Heart of Algebra , and Problem Solving/Data Analysis
11
What is the highest composite score on the new SAT?
2400
1800
1600
600
12
On the new reading SAT the following is true:
90% of the text requires deep knowledge of science topics.
Literature is 75% while science SS, & documents comprise 25%
Literature is <25% while science SS, & DB reading are @ 75%
There's a 50/50 balance of informational and narrative text
13
Revising and editing text on the new SAT includes
applying stylistic techniques
infusing figurative language
rewriting passages for clarity
correcting errors in structure, usage, and punctuation.
14
The New SAT does not feature any sentence-completion questions used in the old SAT.
False
True
15
Paired text is on the new SAT. Here's what it includes
2 science news articles referencing 1 historical event
2 passages by different authors addressing a similar theme
2 passages on different themes
2 passages with specifically varied text complexity
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These two items will be standing question types in EVERY SAT reading passage:
words in context & evidence based ?s
evidence based ?s and comparitive themes
opinion driven response and contextual vocabulary
?s that require prior knowledge and personal connection ?s

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