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SAT Information
The SAT is 3 hours long (or 3 hours and 50 minutes with the optional essay)
|
Section |
Length |
Question Types |
| Evidence-based Reading & Writing (Reading) |
65 Minutes |
10 words in context 10 evidence-based reading 32 reading comprehension (analysis in history, science & literature) |
| Writing & Language |
35 Minutes |
24 expression of ideas 20 standard English conventions |
| Math |
25 Minutes: No calculator 55 Minutes: Calculator |
45 multiple choice 13 student-produced response (grid in) |
| Optional |
50 Minute Essay |
Last section - optional |
| Scoring |
Score is based out of 1600 points - 800 for Math; 800 for Evidence-Based Reading and Writing. Optional essay will receive a separate score Subscores and insight scores available. No wrong answer penalty |
| Essay |
Students have 50 minutes to analyze a 650-750 word document and draft an essay Tests reading, analysis and writing skills; requires students to analyze a source document and explain how the author builds an argument Optional, however many universities will require the essay. Please check with the university you want to attend. |
| Math |
Concentrated focus on problem-solving and data analysis, "The Heart of Algebra,” “Passport to Advanced Math" Real-world problem-solving accompanied by informational graphics Calculator permitted for 37 questions, not permitted for 20 questions Multiple choice and grid-in questions, 1 enhanced grid-in question |
| Reading and Writing |
Reading and Writing combined into "Evidence-Based Reading and Writing" Reading section does not contain Sentence Completions Tests understanding on passages from U.S. and World Literature, History/Social Studies, and Sciences (500-850 words) Writing and language: tests "Expression of Ideas" and "Standard English Conventions" through passages relating to Careers, History/Social Studies, Humanities and Science Questions pull from extended prose (400-450 words) |
No, students will simply get points for the questions they answer correctly. Rights-only scoring encourages students to give the best answer they have to every problem, without risking a penalty for trying their best.