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SAT Math: Algebra & Problem Solving

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  1. 1What does SAT stand for?
    Originally 'Scholastic Aptitude Test', later 'Scholastic Assessment Test', then 'SAT I: Reasoning Test', now simply 'SAT' with no official meaning
  2. 2When did the SAT debut?
    1926
  3. 3Who owns and develops the SAT?
    The College Board (administered by the Educational Testing Service)
  4. 4What is the SAT intended to assess?
    Students' readiness for college, measuring literacy, numeracy, and writing skills needed for academic success
  5. 5What are the two main sections of the current SAT?
    Reading and Writing, and Math
  6. 6What is the score range for each SAT section?
    200 to 800 points (each section is a multiple of ten)
  7. 7What is the total score range for the SAT?
    400 to 1600 (sum of the two section scores)
  8. 8How long does the SAT take?
    2 hours and 14 minutes (plus a 10-minute break between sections)
  9. 9When was the SAT essay discontinued?
    June 2021 nationally (though still available in some states and school districts)
  10. 10How is the SAT currently administered?
    Digitally using a computer program called Bluebook (since March 2023 for international students, March 2024 for US students)
  11. 11When did the SAT switch from paper-based to digital?
    March 2023 for international students; March 2024 for US students (December 2023 was the last paper test)
  12. 12Is the digital SAT adaptive?
    Yes - the difficulty of Module 2 in each section is determined by performance in Module 1
  13. 13How many times per year is the SAT offered?
    Eight times annually (August, September, October, November, December, March, May, and June)
  14. 14How many students took the SAT in the class of 2025?
    Over 2.00 million high school graduates
  15. 15What was the cost of the SAT as of 2024?
    US$60 to US$108, depending on country (US$68 base fee plus additional fees for testing outside the US)
  16. 16What is a fee waiver?
    Financial assistance provided by the College Board for low-income students within the US and its territories to cover SAT costs
  17. 17How many modules are in each SAT section?
    Two equal-length modules per section (Reading/Writing and Math)
  18. 18How long is each Reading and Writing module?
    32 minutes per module (64 minutes total)
  19. 19How many questions are in each Reading and Writing module?
    27 questions per module (54 total)
  20. 20What is the length of reading passages in the SAT?
    25 to 150 words per passage
  21. 21What content domains are tested in Reading and Writing?
    Vocabulary, sentence structure and usage, and interpretation of tables and graphs
  22. 22How long is each Math module?
    35 minutes per module (70 minutes total)
  23. 23How many questions are in each Math module?
    22 questions per module (44 total)
  24. 24What math topics are covered on the SAT?
    Algebra (13-15 questions), advanced high school math (13-15 questions), problem solving and data analysis (5-7 questions), and geometry and trigonometry (5-7 questions)
  25. 25What percentage of math questions are multiple-choice?
    Roughly 75% are 4-option multiple-choice
  26. 26What are SPR questions?
    Student-produced response questions - roughly 25% of math questions that require typing in a numerical response (may have more than one correct answer)
  27. 27Are calculators permitted on the SAT?
    Yes, on all math questions - a Desmos-based calculator is built into the testing software, or students may use an approved physical calculator
  28. 28Is there a penalty for guessing on the SAT?
    No - there is no penalty or negative marking for guessing; scores are based only on the number of questions answered correctly
  29. 29When are SAT scores typically released?
    Two to four weeks after the exam (SAT weekend scores after two weeks; SAT school day scores are more variable)
  30. 30How long can students cancel their scores after the exam?
    Up to one week after their exam

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