SAT Basics
What does SAT stand for?
Scholastic Assessment Test.
In context, what does “ambiguous” most nearly mean?
Unclear or having multiple meanings.
What is the “main idea” of a passage.
The central point or message.
What does Part A usually ask?
A question about the passage.
x + 5 = 12
7
How many main sections are on the Digital SAT?
Reading & Writing, Math.
In context, what does “concise” mean?
Brief and to the point.
What does “tone” refer to?
The author’s attitude toward the subject.
What does Part B ask?
Evidence supporting Part A
Solve: 2x = 14
7
What is the total possible SAT score?
1600.
In context, “obsolete” most nearly means:
Outdated.
What is “author’s purpose”?
The reason the author wrote the text.
Which should you answer first strategically?
Part B (to help confirm Part A)
What is slope?
The rate of change (rise over run)
How do colleges typically use SAT scores?
To help evaluate college readiness for admissions.
In context, “justify” means?
To explain or give a reason for.
If a question asks for evidence, what must you do?
Find a quote or detail that supports the answer.
If Part A is wrong, what happens to Part B?
It will likely also be wrong.
Solve: x² = 49
7 and -7
How long is the Digital SAT (approximate)?
About 2 hours.
In context, “mitigate” most nearly means:
To make less severe.
What type of passage presents data and experiments?
Science passage.
What skill is most important for paired questions?
Finding textual evidence
What does a linear equation graph as?
A straight line.