Part 1: Overall Test Structure
As an SAT preparation student, it is essential that you understand what you are up against. You must have a clear comprehension of the concepts the SAT test makers expect you to know, and well as the test structure and format. Here is some helpful information:
The SAT is a 3 hour and 45 minute exam and has 3 sections. Scores for each section range between 200 and 800 points, for a total potential score of 2400. Here is a breakdown of each of the three sections.
Critical Reading
The critical reading section is 70 minutes long. It contains two 25-minute sections and one 20-minute section. There are 67 questions in all, including 19 Sentence Completions and 48 Reading Passage Questions.
Writing
The writing section is 60 minutes long. It contains one 25-minute and one 10-minute multiple choice section, as well as a 25-minute essay. There are 49 multiple choice questions in all, including 18 identifying sentence error questions, 25 improving sentences questions, and 6 improving paragraph questions.
Math
Just like the critical reading section, the math section is 70 minutes long. It contains two 25-minute sections and one 20-minute section. There are 54 questions in all, including 44 multiple choice questions and 10 student-produced questions, also known as “grid-in” problems.
Stay tuned for more information on the SAT! Tomorrow, we will continue to review the importance of knowing your opponent.
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