SAT Structure & Purpose
What are the two main sections of the Digital SAT?
Reading & Writing, and Math
What does a “vocabulary in context” question ask you to determine?
The meaning of a word based on how it’s used in the passage
Which passage type often includes characters, conflict, and emotions?
Literature
Solve for x: 3x + 9 = 24
x = 5
How many degrees are in a triangle?
180°
How long is the Digital SAT (approximate total testing time)?
About 2 hours and 14 minutes
What is the main purpose of a “paired question” (Part A and Part B)?
part A asks for the answer; Part B asks for evidence supporting it
Which passage type typically includes arguments about government or society?
Historical or civic documents
What does the slope of a line represent?
Rate of change
What is the formula for the area of a circle?
A = πr²
What scoring scale does the SAT use?
400–1600 composite score
What is the “main idea” of a passage?
The central point or overall message the author wants to convey
Which passage type usually includes experiments, data, or scientific explanations?
Science passages
If f(x) = 2x² – 3x, what is f(4)?
20
If a right triangle has legs of 6 and 8, what is the hypotenuse?
10
Why do colleges use SAT scores?
to evaluate academic readiness and compare applicants using a common measure
What does “author’s tone” refer to?
The writer’s attitude toward the subject
Which passage type focuses on human behavior, economics, or culture?
Social science passages
What is the solution to the system:
y = 2x + 1
y = –x + 7
(2, 5)
What trigonometric ratio is defined as opposite ÷ hypotenuse?
Sine
What is one major difference between the Digital SAT and the paper SAT?
The Digital SAT is adaptive, adjusting difficulty based on performance in each module
What is the best strategy for answering evidence‑based questions?
choose the answer in Part A first, then find the line(s) that directly support it
What is one common feature of science passages that helps you understand the author’s claim?
Use of evidence such as studies, data, or research findings
What does it mean if a quadratic has no real solutions?
The discriminant is negative, and the graph never crosses the x‑axis
A triangle has angles 30°, 60°, and 90°. If the shortest side is 5, what is the hypotenuse?
10