Reading
Writing/Lang
Math
Essay
Vocabulary
100
In what format are all Reading Test questions?
(i.e. Fill in the blank, Multiple Choice, Short answer, etc.)
All Reading Test questions are multiple choice and based on passages
100
What kind of questions are asked in this portion of the SAT?
Multiple choice
100
When would you use the math that is tested on the Math portion of the SAT?
Questions on the Math Test are designed to mirror the problem solving and modeling you’ll do in:
- College math, science, and social science courses
- The jobs that you hold
- Your personal life
100
Is the SAT essay required?
No, but many colleges will require it during applications.
100
Exemplary
Worthy of imitation/replication
200
Name three types of reading passages always included in the Reading Quiz portion of the SAT.
Any three of the following:
The Reading Test always includes
- One passage from a classic or contemporary work of U.S. or world literature.
- One passage or a pair of passages from either a U.S. founding document or a text in the Great Global Conversation they inspired. The U.S. Constitution or a speech by Nelson Mandela, for example.
- A selection about economics, psychology, sociology, or some other social science.
- Two science passages (or one passage and one passage pair) that examine foundational concepts and developments in Earth science, biology, chemistry, or physics.
200
Is prior knowledge ever tested on the Writing and Language portion?
No, answers are strictly evidence based.
200
What kinds of questions are asked on the Math portion of the SAT?
Most math questions will be multiple choice, but some—called grid-ins—ask you to come up with the answer rather than select the answer.
200
How long do you have to write your essay?
50 minutes
200
Pretentious
Creating an appearance of importance or distinction
300
Which claim about traffic congestion is supported by the graph?
A) New York City commuters spend less time annually delayed by traffic congestion than the average for very large cities.
B) Los Angeles commuters are delayed more hours annually by traffic congestion than are commuters in Washington, D.C.
C) Commuters in Washington, D.C., face greater delays annually due to traffic congestion than do commuters in New York City.
D) Commuters in Detroit spend more time delayed annually by traffic congestion than do commuters in Houston, Atlanta, and Chicago.
C) Commuters in Washington, D.C., face greater delays annually due to traffic congestion than do commuters in New York City.
300
To which section does the Writing and Language portion go to?
The Writing and Language Test is part of the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing section.
300
What two portions are included in the Math test?
The Math Test is divided into two portions: Math Test–Calculator and Math Test–No Calculator.
300
What is one thing tested by this essay?
Any of the following:
evidence, such as facts or examples, to support claims.
reasoning to develop ideas and to connect claims and evidence.
stylistic or persuasive elements, such as word choice or appeals to emotion, to add power to the ideas expressed.
300
Tenacious
Stubbornly unyielding
400
The Reading Test is part of which section in the overall SAT grade?
The Reading Test is part of the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing section
400
What three things will you be asked to do on the Writing and Language Test?
When you take the Writing and Language Test, you’ll do three things that people do all the time when they write and edit:
- Read.
- Find mistakes and weaknesses.
- Fix them.
400
What is one area of mathematics you will be tested on?
Any of the following will be correct, in many forms as long as an understanding is shown:
Heart of Algebra, which focuses on the mastery of linear equations and systems.
Problem Solving and Data Analysis, which is about being quantitatively literate.
Passport to Advanced Math, which features questions that require the manipulation of complex equations.
400
Spell ESSAY
Student should be able to use prior knowledge to correctly assess the question and find what the test is asking. It takes evidence analysis, critical thinking, and proper communication skills.
Question Difficulty: Hard
400
Incredulous
Unwilling or unable to believe in something
500
Is prior knowledge tested on the Reading Test?
No, answers will be based strictly on text evidence and what is provided to you.
500
A subway system is expanded to provide service to a growing suburb. A bike-sharing program is adopted to encourage nonmotorized transportation. To alleviate rush hour traffic jams in a congested downtown area, stoplight timing is coordinated. When any one of these changes 2 (occur, it is) likely the result of careful analysis conducted by transportation planners.
How could you fix the portion in parentheses to help the sentence flow better?
A) NO CHANGE
B) occur, they are
C) occurs, they are
Correct Answer:D) occurs, it is
500
The recommended daily calcium intake for a 20-year-old is 1,000 milligrams (mg). One cup of milk contains 299 mg of calcium and one cup of juice contains 261 mg of calcium. Which of the following inequalities represents the possible number of cups of milk m and cups of juice j a 20-year-old could drink in a day to meet or exceed the recommended daily calcium intake from these drinks alone?
A) 
(Correct answer)
B) 
C)
D) 
500
What is the goal of an argumentative essay?
To persuade someone or some people in opposition to your view through evidence and reasoning.
500
Surreptitious
Marked by quiet, caution, and secrecy