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The Redesigned SAT
The Redesigned SAT
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When will the redesigned SAT be given for the first time?
Fall 2015
Already in use
Spring 2016
Spring 2015
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How many KEY changes are part of the redesign?
7
9
6
8
3
Which of the following is not one of the major changes?
Command of Evidence
Problems Grounded in Real-World Contexts
Relevant Words in Context
Reading/Math Sections
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Why partner with Khan Academy?
To increase profits for the College Board and Khan Academy
To provide individualized SAT test prep
To put the private test prep industry out of business
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Which math is focused on the most in the SAT?
Algebra
Pre-Alegebra
Trigonometry
Geometry
6
What is assessed with the following question?
Reading Comprehension
Grammar
Syntax
Vocabulary
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The new "high" score is
1600
800
there is no high score
2400
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What’s the best way for students to prepare for the redesigned SAT?
there is no need to prepare
Khan Academy
classroom instruction
private tutoring
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The next SAT date is...
October 14
November 7
October 3rd
November 30
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What does the follow up question assess?
Cross Curricular Application
Words in Context
Analysis of Language
Command of Evidence
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The PSAT date is...
October 5
October 14
September 14
November 11
12
What is the 5 year average percent of students who took the SAT that were college ready?
43%
70%
50%
57%
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What two subject areas are part of both the Reading/Language and Math sections?
Science/Careers
Science/Social Science
Math/Science
English/Math
14
Non-fiction is focused on more than fiction.
True
False
15
There is a penalty for wrong answers
True
False
16
Why is the essay optional?
It could not be used to predict college success
The writing was horrible
The colleges don't look at it
It takes too long to grade
17
You are required to write an essay
No
Yes
Yes, if the colleges require it
It's not required but will be extra credit
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All graphs and charts will be removed from the SAT.
True
False
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The essay will require you to read a passage&explain how the author is persuading the audience.
False
True
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How long will the redesigned SAT be?
4 hours including essay
3 hours including essay
3 hours with 50 minutes for essay
3 hours and 50 minutes no essay
