SAT Basics
How many sections are on the Digital SAT?
Two sections: Reading & Writing, and Math
"The scientist's findings were novel." What does novel most likely mean here?
New or original
What is the "main idea" of a passage?
The central point or argument the author is making throughout the entire text
Solve for x: 3x + 7 = 22
x=5
What is the area of a circle with radius 6?
36 pi
What is the total score range for the SAT?
400–1600
"Her tone was sardonic throughout the speech." What does sardonic mean?
Mocking or cynically humorous
What is author's purpose when they present two sides of an issue fairly?
To inform or present multiple perspectives objectively
A store marks up an item 40% from its original price of $50. What is the new price?
$70
A right triangle has legs of 5 and 12. What is the hypotenuse?
13
How long is the Digital SAT?
Approximately 2 hours and 14 minutes
"The author's argument was cogent and well-supported." What does cogent mean?
Clear, logical, and convincing
A passage describes hardships of immigrants in the 1800s using emotional language. What is the author's likely purpose?
To persuade readers to sympathize with the struggles of immigrants
If f(x) = 2x² − 3x + 1, what is f(4)?
21
What does sin(θ) equal in a right triangle?
Opposite ÷ Hypotenuse
How do colleges use SAT scores?
To evaluate academic readiness and compare applicants for admissions and scholarships
"The politician gave an equivocal answer to avoid controversy." What does equivocal mean?
Ambiguous or open to multiple interpretations
What is the difference between a passage's topic and its main idea?
The topic is the subject; the main idea is the specific claim or argument the author makes about that topic
A line passes through (2, 5) and (6, 13). What is the slope?
2
A rectangle has a perimeter of 54 and a width of 9. What is its length?
18
What is the name of the adaptive testing feature used in the Digital SAT?
Multistage Adaptive Testing (MST) — Module 2 difficulty adjusts based on Module 1 performance
"The critic's perspicacious review identified flaws others had missed." What does perspicacious mean?
Having a ready insight; shrewd
In paired questions (Part A and B), what does Part B ask you to do?
Identify the specific evidence from the text that best supports the answer to Part A
System of equations: 2x + y = 10 and x − y = 2. What is x + y?
x = 4, y = 2; so x + y = 6
In a right triangle, if sin(θ) = 3/5, what is cos(θ)?
4/5