Revising and editing text on the new SAT includes

correcting errors in structure, usage, and punctuation.

The topics of the passages on the new SAT include

careers, SS, the humanities, and science.

In the new reading SAT is a section that includes

seminal documents and foundational historical texts

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

words in context & evidence based ?s

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

2 passages by different authors addressing a similar theme

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

On the new reading SAT the following is true:

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

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

Heart of Algebra , and Problem Solving/Data Analysis

The new SAT math test includes the following:

calculator & non-calculator items MC & Student Response

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1
How many MAJOR sections are there are on the new SAT? ( not subsets)
two
fifteen
six
five
2
Revising and editing text on the new SAT includes
rewriting passages for clarity
applying stylistic techniques
correcting errors in structure, usage, and punctuation.
infusing figurative language
3
The topics of the passages on the new SAT include
narratives, comics, maps, and science.
student chosen prompts, memoirs, historical episodes
free-writes with no stimulus
careers, SS, the humanities, and science.
4
True or False: On the new SAT, if you answer a question incorrectly, points are deducted.
TRUE
FALSE
5
In the new reading SAT is a section that includes
seminal documents and foundational historical texts
classical literature critiqued by liberal journalists.
news feeds from a variety of biased news outlets
only YAL ( young adult literature) passages
6
The New SAT does not feature any sentence-completion questions used in the old SAT.
False
True
7
These two items will be standing question types in EVERY SAT reading passage:
opinion driven response and contextual vocabulary
words in context & evidence based ?s
?s that require prior knowledge and personal connection ?s
evidence based ?s and comparitive themes
8
Paired text is on the new SAT. Here's what it includes
2 passages on different themes
2 science news articles referencing 1 historical event
2 passages by different authors addressing a similar theme
2 passages with specifically varied text complexity
9
Some of the math questions will include real-world contexts in science and social studies.
No, content like that is only on the ACT.
Yes to create mathematical models, analyze info-graphics
No, SS and science topics have no place in math assessments.
Yes, but they will only reference cross content slightly.
10
What is the highest composite score on the new SAT?
1600
2400
600
1800
11
On the math SAT, the following is true:
questions are presented in order from high to low difficulty
the test is presented with a "mixed difficulty" format.
all the questions are so difficult, it does not matter.
questions are presented in order from low to high difficulty
12
TRUE or FALSE: There is a required essay on the new SAT.
TRUE
FALSE
13
On the new reading SAT the following is true:
Literature is <25% while science SS, & DB reading are @ 75%
90% of the text requires deep knowledge of science topics.
Literature is 75% while science SS, & documents comprise 25%
There's a 50/50 balance of informational and narrative text
14
In addition to Passport to Advanced Math, and Additional Topics in Math, SAT math includes:
Heart of Algebra , and Problem Solving/Data Analysis
Multivariable Calculus and Regression Analysis
Comprehensive Statistical Analysis and Pre-Calculus
Geometry Concepts and Complex Equations
15
This "newer" component is in heavy use in the reading section of the SAT
Narrative writing vignettes
Classical literature quotes
Video segments
Info-graphics, charts, visuals
16
The new SAT math test includes the following:
all non calculator, mixed MC & Student Response
calculator & non-calculator items MC only
all multiple choice, calculator items
calculator & non-calculator items MC & Student Response

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