{"id":1059,"date":"2013-06-03t09:00:44","date_gmt":"2013-06-03t09:00:44","guid":{"rendered":"\/\/www.catharsisit.com\/sat\/?p=1059"},"modified":"2019-03-19t19:12:57","modified_gmt":"2019-03-20t02:12:57","slug":"sat-question-types","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/\/www.catharsisit.com\/hs\/sat\/sat-question-types\/","title":{"rendered":"sat question types"},"content":{"rendered":"
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want to know what you\u2019re going to see when you take the sat? i\u2019m going to break down exactly how many of each kind of question there\u2019ll be on your test so you know what to expect and what to practice most. make sure to follow some of the links in this post to get a better idea of what these question types actually look like. let\u2019s divide them up by the sat\u2019s main topics.<\/p>\n
there are a total of 58 math questions on the sat math test<\/a>: 20 in the \u201cno calculator\u201d math section<\/a>, and 38 on the portion of sat math where you can use a calculator. there are two general types of math questions, multiple-choice and grid-in.<\/p>\n multiple-choice: <\/i>45 math questions give you possible answers, so you\u2019ll have lots and lots of chances to use process of elimination.<\/p>\n grid-in questions: <\/i>there are a total of 13 grid-in questions between the two sections of math on the sat. you come up with the answer on your own and bubble it in:<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n there are a ton<\/i> of different categories you could use to break down the sat\u2019s math questions, but it\u2019s a bit tricky since many more difficult questions will involve more than one skill. officially, the college board breaks it down into four categories:<\/p>\n but that\u2019s not the whole story. we\u2019ll go more into detail about how well-represented various skills are in another post. for now, just know what\u2019s not<\/i> tested (advanced trigonometry and calculus, for example) and what\u2019s very important (hint hint: algebra<\/a>).<\/p>\n all questions on the sat reading test<\/a> are based on passages that are 500-750 words in length, and there are a total of five passages on the exam. one passage will be a \u201cdual passage,\u201d two paired readings that cover the same subject. the questions that follow each passage can be divided into three broad categories: command-of-evidence questions, words-in-context questions, and text-analysis questions. the reading section has 52 questions in total, all of which are multiple-choice.<\/p>\n learn more about the sat reading section<\/a> here.<\/p>\n the sat writing and language test<\/a> consists of 44 multiple-choice questions. there are really just two types of questions: expression-of-idea questions and questions that test your understanding of standard writing conventions in english.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n on the sat, the essay section<\/a> is optional<\/a> but may be added to the exam for a small extra fee ($11.50). all essay questions have the same format: a piece of editorial writing is given to the test-taker, who must then compose an analysis<\/a> of the author\u2019s argument.<\/p>\n by the time you take the test, you\u2019ll want to have practiced every type of sat question extensively. that means doing a lot of practice questions (like those found on magoosh<\/a>!).<\/p>\n and don’t forget to take some full-length sat practice tests<\/a> too!<\/p>\n this post was updated with contributions from magoosh test prep expert david recine<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n all magoosh sat prep plans<\/a> are digital sat<\/a> ready! start studying today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" our sat experts break down the various types of sat questions you’ll see on the sat on test day, from the math, reading, writing and essay sections.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":42,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[91],"tags":[36],"ppma_author":[24883],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n\n
\n(linear equations, systems of linear equations, and inequalities)<\/li>\n
\n(ratios, proportions, percentages, units, quantitative data, probabilities)<\/li>\n
\n(equivalent algebraic expressions, quadratic equations, exponential functions, other nonlinear equations and functions)<\/li>\n
\n(basic trigonometry, the geometry of area, volume, lines, angles, shapes)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nsat question types – reading<\/h2>\n
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\nthese questions focus on evidence-based inferences and the ways that authors use (or don\u2019t use) evidence to support their claims.<\/li>\n
\nthese questions ask about the meaning and use of vocabulary in the context of the passages.<\/li>\n
\nanalysis questions ask test-takers to evaluate author attitude and purpose, passage structure and organization, and other \u201cdeeper\u201d aspects of each piece of writing. note that command-of-evidence and words-in-context questions can sometimes also have an analysis component.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nsat question types – writing<\/h2>\n
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\n(organizing content, adding relevant information, removing irrelevant information, setting the correct tone)<\/li>\n
\n(grammar, punctuation, mechanics, word choice, phrase structure)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nsat question types \u2013 the optional essay section<\/h2>\n
practice every sat question<\/h2>\n