Literacy Strategies
How many reading sections are there in the SAT?
One
How many math sections are there on the SAT?
Two
True or False: Your first response is usually correct
Your first response to a question is usually correct. Don't change an answer unless you're certain you've made an error.
True or False: You cannot really prepare for the SAT.
False, practice can raise your score up to 100 points!
How any hours of sleep do teenagers need to feel refreshed? (any answer within the range is acceptable)
8.5-9.5
How many literacy sections are there in the SAT?
True or false: You can use a calculator for the both math sections?
False, just one of the two.
What does eliminate incorrect answers mean?
Cross out all the incorrect answers often leads to the correct answer.
Name 3 ways to prepare for the test
Eat breakfast
Get plenty of sleep
Review math equations
Practice tests
Practice questions in class.
Etc.
What time should you arrive at school on testing day?
By 9:00
True or False: You should read the passage before the questions.
False, read the questions first.
Your answer may be negative?
There are no negative answers in the student produced response math section. So if you come up with a negative answer, you'll need to try again.
True or false: You should answer all question in order on the test.
False, its ok to skip a question that is giving your trouble and go back to it at the end.
True or false: Practice tests help prepare students for the SAT
True
True or False: The SAT is one way to show competency towards graduation.
True, the SAT is but the PSAT is not.
True or false: The reading test is 65 minutes long and contains 5 passages. You should take 20 minutes per passage.
The SAT Reading Test is 65 minutes long and contains 5 passages with associated questions. This means you need to spend 13 minutes per passage on average. You should plan to read through an SAT passage in about 5 minutes.
True or False: It is necessary to memorize all math formulas.
False: Some formulas are give but it is better to have a few memorized to save time.
If you finish a section early, can you go back to any other section to check your answers?
No, only the current section.
True or false: It is best to cram the night before the big test.
False. Sleep and eat well the night before.
Is there a penalty for the wrong answer?
There is no penalty for a wrong answer, so you should always provide an answer, even if it’s a guess.
True or false: All reading passages are fiction
False. Genres of passages: History, social science, natural science, literary narrative
You will have access to a calculator throughout both mat sections.
False- only one of the two sections
If a section is 35 minutes and contains 18 question, how long should you spend on each question?
About 2 minutes per question.
True or false: It is best to cram the night before the SAT.
False! Rest and relax
Is it best to leave an answer blank or take an educated guess?
Educated guess :)