SAT basics
How many sections are on the Digital SAT?
2 sections — Reading & Writing, and Math (each split into 2 modules)
In a Paired question (Part A + B), what does Part B always ask you to do?
Find the textual evidence that best supports your Part A answer
The SAT asks for a word's meaning 'as it is used in the passage.' Why is the passage context crucial?
Many words have multiple meanings; only the context reveals which meaning applies
Solve for x: 3x + 7 = 22
x = 5
A data set has values: 4, 7, 7, 9, 13. What is the median?
7
What is the maximum score on the Digital SAT
1600 (800 per section)
What are the four main reading passage types on the SAT Reading & Writing section?
Literature, Historical Documents, Science, and Social Science
In the sentence 'Her candid remarks surprised the audience,' what does 'candid' most nearly mean?
Frank / honest / straightforward
If f(x) = 2x² − 3x + 1, what is f(4)?
f(4) = 2(16) − 12 + 1 = 21
In a scatterplot, a line of best fit goes through (0, 2) and (5, 12). What is the slope, and what does it represent?
Slope = 2; for each 1-unit increase in x, y increases by 2
About how long does the Digital SAT take to complete?
Approximately 2 hours 14 minutes
If a passage describes an experiment's results and explains why they matter, what is the author's most likely purpose?
To inform or explain a scientific finding
The word 'ephemeral' most nearly means:
Lasting for a very short time; fleeting
A line passes through (0, 3) and (4, 11). What is its slope?
Slope = (11−3)/(4−0) = 8/4 = 2
A survey of 400 students shows 60% prefer online classes. About how many students is that?
240 students
What does it mean that the Digital SAT is 'adaptive'?
The difficulty of Module 2 adjusts based on your Module 1 performance
A question asks for the 'main idea' of a passage. What should you look for?
The central argument or point the author makes throughout the entire passage
A scientist's findings were described as 'seminal.' In this context, 'seminal' most nearly means:
Highly influential; forming the basis for future work
Solve the system: y = 2x + 1 and y = −x + 7
x = 2, y = 5
A store marks up a $40 item by 25%, then discounts it 20%. What is the final price?
$40 × 1.25 = $50; $50 × 0.80 = $40 (back to original)
A student scores in the 90th percentile on the SAT. What does this mean?
They scored higher than 90% of all test takers
What is the rhetorical term for writing that tries to convince the reader to take an action or adopt a belief?
Persuasive (or argumentative) writing
The word 'reticent' most nearly means:
Not revealing one's thoughts or feelings readily; reserved
For the equation 2x² + 8x + 6 = 0, find the solutions using the quadratic formula.
x = −1 and x = −3
A car travels 240 miles in 4 hours, then 180 miles in 3 hours. What is the average speed for the entire trip?
60 mph (420 miles ÷ 7 hours)