{"id":6315,"date":"2016-03-30t20:10:48","date_gmt":"2016-03-31t03:10:48","guid":{"rendered":"\/\/www.catharsisit.com\/hs\/?p=6315"},"modified":"2018-02-13t11:18:50","modified_gmt":"2018-02-13t19:18:50","slug":"new-sat-vs-old-sat-format","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/\/www.catharsisit.com\/hs\/sat\/new-sat-vs-old-sat-format\/","title":{"rendered":"new sat vs. old sat format"},"content":{"rendered":"
3 hours, with an additional 50 minutes for the optional essay section<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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sections<\/u><\/em><\/strong><\/td>\n
10 sections: one essay section, three reading sections, three math sections (calculator permitted), two writing\/language sections, one unscored experimental section<\/td>\n
5 sections: critical reading, writing and language, math with calculator, math without calculator, and an optional essay section<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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section order<\/u><\/em><\/strong><\/td>\n
essay first, all other sections in random order<\/td>\n
fixed section order: reading first, writing\/language second, math without a calculator third, math with a calculator fourth, optional essay at the end<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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scoring<\/u><\/em><\/strong><\/td>\n
a 600-2400 point holistic scale<\/td>\n
a holistic 400-1600 point scale \u00a0for the mandatory four-section test; a three-component scale ranging from 2\/2\/2 to 8\/8\/8 for the optional essay<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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score reporting<\/u><\/em><\/strong><\/td>\n
one holistic score is given for the entire exam<\/td>\n
one holistic score is given for the entire exam, a separate score is given for the optional essay, and subscores are reported with a 200-800 score range for the four mandatory sections, and a 2\/2\/2 to 8\/8\/8 score range for the optional essay<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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math: new sat vs. old sat<\/h2>\n
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section components<\/strong><\/th>\n
old sat math<\/strong><\/th>\n
new sat math<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
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total time<\/u><\/em><\/strong><\/td>\n
70 minutes<\/td>\n
80 minutes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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sections<\/u><\/em><\/strong><\/td>\n
3 (calculator use permitted)<\/td>\n
2 (one with calculator use permitted, one with no calculator)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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grading scale<\/u><\/em><\/strong><\/td>\n
200-800 points<\/td>\n
200-800 points<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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questions<\/u><\/em><\/strong><\/td>\n
54 questions total<\/p>\n
44 multiple-choice<\/p>\n
10 fill-in-grid<\/p>\n
one 16-question section<\/p>\n
one 18-question section<\/p>\n
one 20-question section<\/td>\n
58 questions total<\/p>\n
20 no-calculator questions<\/p>\n
38 calculator questions<\/p>\n
45 multiple-choice questions<\/p>\n
13 grid-in questions<\/p>\n
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skills covered<\/u><\/em><\/strong><\/td>\n
numbers and operations, 11-13 questions<\/p>\n
algebra and functions, 19-21 questions<\/p>\n
geometry and measurement, 14-16 questions<\/p>\n
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data analysis and statistics, 6-7 questions<\/td>\n
heart of algebra, 19 questions<\/p>\n
(linear equations, systems of linear equations, and inequalities)<\/p>\n
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problem solving and data analysis, 17 questions<\/p>\n
44 questions total, all multiple-choice<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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skills covered<\/u><\/em><\/strong><\/td>\n
correcting errors in sentences, 18 questions<\/p>\n
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improving the writing style of sentences, 25 questions<\/p>\n
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improving the writing style of paragraphs, 6 questions<\/td>\n
improving the writing style of passages, 24 questions<\/p>\n
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correcting errors in passages, 20 questions<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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essay format: new vs old sat<\/h2>\n
at an overview, you can see that the new version of the exam is certainly simpler and more \u201cuser-friendly.\u201dstill, this does not necessarily mean that the new sat is easier in every respect. some basic trigonometry has been added to the math section and geometry is now being downplayed in favor of other math skills that often require more complex calculations (advanced algebra, probability, etc.). reading and writing have eliminated shorter readings in favor of questions based exclusively on longer passages. although the new sat essay is optional it\u2019s also much more challenging, requiring test-takers to carefully analyze a written piece rather than independently expressing their own opinions on social issues.all in all, the new sat is easier in some ways and harder in others. it\u2019s easier because it has fewer sections and more straightforward organization. most students will also find certain portions of the new sat a bit harder academically, but these changes can be a blessing in disguise. the new sat is designed to help college applicants fully prepare for current expectations from universities as higher education itself continues to grow and change.<\/p>\n
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section components<\/strong><\/th>\n
old sat essay<\/strong><\/th>\n
new sat essay<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
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total time<\/u><\/em><\/strong><\/td>\n
25 minutes<\/td>\n
50 minutes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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essay format<\/u><\/em><\/strong><\/td>\n
personal opinion<\/td>\n
textual analysis<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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grading scale<\/u><\/em><\/strong><\/td>\n
2 to 12 points<\/td>\n
a score range of 2\/2\/2 to 8\/8\/8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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skills covered<\/u><\/em><\/strong><\/td>\n
expressing and supporting personal opinions<\/p>\n
how is the new sat different from the old sat? our charts break down all the differences in format for every sat section: reading, math, writing, and essay.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":80,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[91],"tags":[234],"ppma_author":[24913],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n
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