Intro to SAT
General Test Changes Current SAT New SAT 600-2400 scale 400 to 1600 scale 5 answer choices per question 4 answer choices per question ¼ point penalty for wrong answer No penalty for wrong answer! 3 hrs. and 45 minutes 3 hrs. + 50 min. optional essay
Video https://youtu.be/wnK2pFEE-ys
Math Test Fewer topics but much more in-depth Primary focus: problem-solving skills More than one way to a solution Simple test-taking tricks no longer work There are 2 sections: Calculator Section No-Calculator Section 1 open response question (showing work) – 5 pts.
Math Test Three general focuses Word problems! Heart of Algebra Problem Solving and Data Analysis Advanced Math Word problems!
Heart of Algebra
Problem Solving & Data Analysis
Passport to Advanced Math
So What Does This Mean? Math will be more challenging! Fewer topics but you’ll need more in-depth knowledge! Your Problem Solving Skills will need to be stronger There will be multiple ways to solve a problem, but you’ll need to decide the “optimal” path to solving a problem Mental Math will be required for No-Calculator sections Word Problems, word problems, word problems! With a focus on “Real World” scenarios, you’ll be seeing far more graphs, charts, and word problems!
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