SAT Test
The SAT Reasoning test is designed to assess the knowledge and reasoning skills of prospective undergraduates. The test has three components: Critical Reading, Mathematics, and Writing. In every version of the exam, the Writing test is administered first. There are two parts to this section of the exam: a series of multiple-choice questions and a short essay. In the multiple-choice questions, you will be asked to improve sentences and identify errors of grammar and syntax. In the essay section, you will be asked to develop a short logical response to a general prompt. The next section of the SAT is the Critical Reading section. It is composed entirely of three types of multiple-choice questions: reading comprehension, sentence completion, and critical reading. One infamous part of the SAT Critical Reading section, analogies, has been removed permanently.
Finally, the Mathematics section of the SAT is composed of two different kinds of questions: multiple-choice questions and written response questions. In a written response question, students will be required to produce their own answer. The subjects covered in the Mathematics section include number operations, algebra, geometry, statistics, probability, and data analysis. Specifically, students will be required to understand and solve problems in the following areas: absolute value; rational equations and inequalities; radical equations; integer and rational exponents; diverse and inverse variation; function notation; domain and range; graphs and equations of linear functions; and graphs and equations of quadratic functions. Students will also be required to solve problems based on tables and charts. There may be problems that require estimation. Students will be allowed to use a four-function, graphing, or scientific calculator on this section of the exam.
