SAT Math
What calculator will you have for the test? When are you allowed to use a calculator?
DESMOS & Entire Math Section
Should you skip any questions you don't know to avoid losing points?
You only get points for getting the answers correct.
How long is the mandatory break between the english & math portions of the SAT?
10 minutes
Does skipping any questions you don't know to avoid losing points help you overall?
Always make a guess! It cannot hurt your score.
What three things does a sentence need?
subject, verb, and complete thought
What is it called when you go from one measurement to another
What is unit conversion
Substituting the answer choices for a variable in the question
Backsolving
What is the maximum score on the SAT?
1600
Is there outside knowledge needed for the english questions on the SAT?
No! You do not need to know the topic beforehand; all answers are within the passage
Name two other parts of your application that a college will care about.
What is letters of rec., GPA, extracurriculars, resume, interview, etc.
In the equation y=12x+24, what does the number 12 represent?
What is slope
Do you lose points on incorrect questions in the SAT?
No! You only gain points when an answer is correct.
How many questions are in each section of the Math SAT sections?
22 per section
Name at least TWO subject in the English section of the SAT
Information and Ideas
Craft and Structure
Expression of Ideas
Standard English Conventions
What are 2 ways to fix run-on sentences?
Comma, period/semicolon, make one clause dependent
Factor 6x2-27
3x(2x-9)
_________ are the incorrect options in a multiple-choice question (MCQ) designed to be plausible yet wrong, intended to test knowledge and reduce guessing.
Distractors
How many minutes do you get per section for the part Reading & Writing of the SAT?
32 minutes per section
What type of question is this?
Which choice provides the best evidence for the answer to the previous question?
What is Command of Evidence
Name at least TWO types of math questions on the SAT
Algebra
Advanced Math
Problem-Solving and Data Analysis
Geometry and Trigonometry
What are the 4 steps to solving a linear equation?
What is 1. Eliminate fractions 2. Distribute parentheses 3. Combine like terms 4. Divide to leave variable by itself
The SAT is a section-adaptive test.
What does an adaptive test mean?
The digital SAT is a section-adaptive test, meaning the difficulty of the second module of questions changes based on your performance in the first. It is not question-by-question; instead, a strong performance on the first module leads to a harder, higher-scoring second module, while a weaker performance leads to an easier second module.
When are you allowed to use a calculator?
on the whole math section!
What does SAT stand for?
Scholastic Aptitude Test