NEW SAT 2016 ~ Sarah M. & Johanna S.

Question 1

how will the categories be scored for the Essay?

Accepted Answer

2-8 scale each

Question 2

What are the three focuses for the Math SAT?

Accepted Answer

Prob. Solving & Data Analysis, Algebra, Pass.- Advanced Math

Question 3

Will the essay scores be blended/combined with other scores on the SAT?

Accepted Answer

No

Question 4

When will the new SAT be released?

Accepted Answer

March 2016

Question 5

There is a non-calculator portion in the Math SAT

Accepted Answer

True

Question 6

What will be expected to be presented for your hypothesis/thesis?

Accepted Answer

the best evidence

Question 7

What will be expected when providing evidence?

Accepted Answer

interpret evidence, put in own words/quote from source

Question 8

The new SAT will include literature and literary nonfiction?

Accepted Answer

True

Question 9

Are there any sub-score areas in the Math Portion?

Accepted Answer

Yep, Geometry & Trig., Yes

Question 10

The redesigned SAT will test one's understanding of relevant words and phrases?

Accepted Answer

True

Question 11

What will you have to do when given a passage for the writing portion?

Accepted Answer

build an argument to persuade audience, explain quthor's pov

Question 12

How many categories are there for the Essay scoring?

Accepted Answer

three, reading, analysis, writing

Question 13

What kind of questions will you encounter on the new SAT?

Accepted Answer

Q's directly related to work in Colleges & careers, Real world questions

Question 14

Is the Essay portion optional?

Accepted Answer

Yes, yaaassss

Questions 14