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SAT Syllabus

The SAT math section covers high school math topics including algebra, geometry, trigonometry, graphs, functions, and equations. It focuses on four key areas: algebra, advanced math, problem solving and data analysis, and geometry and trigonometry. Test takers have 70 minutes to answer 44 multiple choice questions split over two modules. The reading and writing section contains shorter passages about various topics and aims to assess English comprehension skills. It focuses on information and ideas, expression of ideas, standard English conventions, and craft and structure. Students have 64 minutes to answer 54 multiple choice questions split into two modules.

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SAT Syllabus

The SAT math section covers high school math topics including algebra, geometry, trigonometry, graphs, functions, and equations. It focuses on four key areas: algebra, advanced math, problem solving and data analysis, and geometry and trigonometry. Test takers have 70 minutes to answer 44 multiple choice questions split over two modules. The reading and writing section contains shorter passages about various topics and aims to assess English comprehension skills. It focuses on information and ideas, expression of ideas, standard English conventions, and craft and structure. Students have 64 minutes to answer 54 multiple choice questions split into two modules.

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SAT Maths Syllabus

The SAT Maths section primarily covers questions from high school maths on
topics including algebra, geometry, trigonometry, graphs, functions, and
equations. This section is majorly focused on four key areas-

Name
Focuses on

Algebra  Linear equations in one variable


 Linear equations in two variables
 Linear functions
 Systems of two linear equations in two variables
 Linear inequalities in one or two variables

Advanced Maths  Equivalent expressions


 Non-linear equations in one variable and systems of
equations in two variables
 Non-linear functions
 Polynomial functions
 Quadratic equations

Problem Solving and  Ratios, rates, proportional relationships, and units


Data Analysis
 Percentages
 One-variable data: distributions and measures of centre
& spread
 Two-variable data: models and scatter plots
 Evaluating mean, median, mode, standard deviation
 Probability and conditional probability
 Inference from sample statistics and margin of error
 Verifying data collection methods
 Evaluating statistical claims: observational studies and
experiments

Geometry and  Area and volume


Trigonometry
 Lines, angles, and triangles
 Right triangles and trigonometry
 Circles

The Mathematics section on the SAT is made up of two modules. Each module contains 22
questions that are to be answered in 35 minutes. The section has a total of 44 questions to
be answered in 70 minutes.

SAT Reading and Writing Syllabus


This section has brief and shorter passages with more direct questions. The
passages are 100-150 words long, covering several topics related to history, social
& life sciences, politics, and other comprehensive topics. The section aims to
assess English reading, language, and comprehension skills. The SAT syllabus in
this section focuses on-

Topic
Focuses on

Information and Ideas  Central ideas and details


 Command of evidence
 Interpret information from tables, graphs, lines
 Quantitative inferences
 Analytical and evaluative skills

Expression of Ideas  Rhetorical synthesis transitions


 Ability to revise texts
 Effectiveness of rhetoric texts

Standard English Conventions  Boundaries


 Form, structure, and sense
 Formation of English sentences
 Usage and correction of punctuation

Craft and Structure  Words in context


 Text structure and purpose
 Cross-text connections
 Reasoning and comprehension skills
 High-utility words and phrases

You get a total of 64 minutes in the Reading and Writing section to answer 54 questions.
Each module consists of 27 questions to be answered in 32 minutes.

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