Test Info & Overview
Detailed testing results can be found in the SAT Data 2020 folder.
Test Content on the SAT:
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Test Content on the PSAT: |
Section
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Number of Questions
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Time Allotted
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Section
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Number of Questions
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Time Allotted
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Reading
Writing and Language Math without Calculator Math with Calculator Essay |
52
44 20 38 1 |
65 min.
35 min. 25 min. 55 min. 50 min. |
Reading
Writing and Language Math without Calculator Math with Calculator |
47
44 17 31 |
60 min.
35 min. 25 min. 45 min. |
Score Ranges and College-Ready Benchmarks:
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Overview Materials:
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Science on the SAT:
Description and sample questions of science found on the reading, writing, and math sections of the SAT. History / Social Studies on the SAT: Description and sample questions of history and social studies content within the reading, writing, and math sections of the SAT. |
Classroom Practice using SAT Questions:
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Teach Students to Make Margin Notes:
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Project a sample question on the board for the class and…
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Mark-It-Up Strategy Make the following notes right in your test booklet as you read:
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Test-Taking Help for Students:
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Practice Tests for Students:
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Breakdown of SAT Scores on Students' Individual "Score Report":
Two section scores (200-800 scale):
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Seven Subscores (1-15 scale):
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