SAT Basics
What does SAT stand for?
Scholastic Assessment Test
In context, what does “ambiguous” most nearly mean?
Unclear or having more than one meaning
What is the main idea of a passage?
The central message or point
Solve: 2x + 4 = 10
x = 3
What is the sum of angles in a triangle?
180 degrees
How many main sections are on the Digital SAT?
Two (Reading & Writing, and Math)
If a tone is “optimistic,” what does that suggest?
Hopeful or positive
What does “author’s purpose” refer to?
Why the author wrote the text
What is the slope of a line that rises 3 and runs 2?
3/2
What is the area formula for a circle?
πr²
What is the total score range for the SAT?
400–1600
In context, “concise” most nearly means—
Brief and to the point
What are paired questions (Part A & B)?
One asks a question, the other asks for evidence supporting it
Solve: x² = 49
x = 7 or x = -7
In a right triangle, what does SOH stand for?
sin = opposite/hypotenuse
How long is the Digital SAT (approximate)?
About 2 hours
If an author is “skeptical,” what is their attitude?
Doubtful or questioning
What type of passage might include experiments and data?
Science passage
What is the y-intercept in y = 2x + 5?
5
What is the Pythagorean Theorem?
a² + b² = c²
How do colleges typically use SAT scores?
For admissions decisions, scholarships, and placement
In context, “mitigate” most nearly means—
To make less severe
Tone refers to what in a passage?
The author’s attitude toward the subject
If f(x) = x² + 2x, find f(3)
15
What is sin(90°)?
1