SAT GENERAL
The SAT is composed of these two sections
Reading/Writing and Math sections
You can take full-length practice tests using this app
College Board's Bluebook app
How many minutes do you have to complete the Reading and Writing section?
64 Minutes
On the SAT, these two types of punctuation are considered identical, and all other things being equal, you will never be asked to choose between them.
Semicolon = Period
Name one of the four categories/topics in the Math section?
Algebra
Advanced Math
Problem-Solving and Data Analysis
Geometry and Trigonometry
What is the total allotted time for the SAT Test?
2 hours and 14 minutes (not including breaks)
Name one of two recommended steps to best study for the SAT
1) Take a full-length practice test
2) Use targeted skill practice resources
How many minutes do you have to complete the Math section?
70 minutes
Name one of the four categories/topics in the Reading/Writing section
Craft and structure
Information and ideas
Standard English conventions
Expression of ideas
Defined as a comparison of two quantities, this mathematical expression of a to b can be written as a:b or a/b
Ratio
How much is the SAT registration fee?
SAT registration fee is $68
*some students may qualify for a fee waiver
Doing this to an answer significantly improves your odds.
Eliminating
How many Reading and Writing questions does the SAT have?
54 questions
This can be used to connect two independent clauses. However, it cannot connect an independent clause to a dependent clause.
Semicolon
A recipe uses 1/4 cup of sugar. How many tablespoons does the recipe use?
(1 cup=16 tablespoons)
4
(1/4) (16/1)=4 tablespoons
Who publishes the official SAT Test?
The College Board
If a question takes longer than 45-60 seconds, you should do this
Mark for Review
How many Math questions does the SAT have?
44 questions
This should NOT be used before or after a preposition, nor before or after the word that, nor between subjects and verbs
Commas
What are linear relationships?
A linear relationship is any relationship between two variables that creates a line when graphed in the xy plane
What's the maximum score on the SAT?
1600
You should do this when you don’t know the answer
Guess
These are "unscored" questions used by the College Board for future exam context, and they do not count toward your final score
2 experimental/pretest questions in each of the modules
Always keep this consistent with that of other verbs in the paragraph.
Verb Tense
*Paragraphs in the present should stay in the present; paragraphs in the past should stay in the past.
This is the name for a relationship where the ratio of y to x is always equivalent
Proportional Relationship