SAT BASICS
Name the two mains sections for the SAT
Reading & Writing, and Math
"His argument was COGENT and easy to follow." What does cogent mean?
Clear, logical, and convincing
In a paired question (Part A & B), what does Part B typically ask you to do?
In a paired question (Part A & B), what does Part B typically ask you to do?
Solve for x: 3x + 7 = 22
x=5
In a right triangle, what does the Pythagorean theorem state?
Hint: Whats the equation?
a² + b² = c², where c is the hypotenuse
What is the maximum possible score on the SAT
1600 (800 per section)
"She spoke with CANDOR about the project's failures." What does candor mean?
Honesty and openness
What is the author's TONE? Give two words that could describe a tone.
The author's attitude toward the subject. Examples: optimistic, critical, skeptical, celebratory, etc.
What is the slope-intercept form of a linear equation?
y = mx + b, where m is slope and b is y-intercept
What is the area formula for a circle with radius r?
A=πr²
How long is the SAT
About 2 hours and 14 minutes. (134 minutes)
"The scientist was known for her METICULOUS lab notes." What does meticulous mean?
Extremely careful and precise
What is the 'main idea' of a passage?
The central point or argument the author is making throughout the entire passage
If f(x) = 2x² – 3, what is f(4)?
f(4) = 2(16) – 3 = 29
What is sin(30°)?
1/2 (or 0.5)
The SAT is digitally taken on what platform
Bluebook
"The mayor's plan was seen as PRAGMATIC rather than idealistic." What does pragmatic mean?
Practical and realistic
What are the four main types of reading passages on the SAT?
Literature, historical documents, science, social science
Solve the system: y = 2x + 1 and y = –x + 7
x = 2, y = 5
A triangle has angles 90°, 45°, and 45°. If one leg is 6, what is the hypotenuse?
6√2 ≈ 8.49
What does the SAT stand form
Scholastic Assessment Test
"Critics called the film PEDANTIC and overly academic." What does pedantic mean?
Overly focused on minor details or rules; showing off knowledge
What is the author's PURPOSE? What main purposes should you consider?
Why the author wrote the passage. to inform, to persuade, or to entertain
Simplify: (3x² + 5x – 2) + (x² – 3x + 4)
4x² + 2x + 2
What is the formula for the volume of a cylinder?
V = πr²h