Format and Scoring

Category

Reading and Writing (RW)Section

Math Section

Format

Two-stage adaptive test design: one Reading and Writing section administered via two separately timed modules

Two-stage adaptive test design: one Math section administered via two separately timed modules

Test length (number of operational and pretest questions)

1st module: 25 operational questions and 2 pretest questions

2nd module: 25 operational questions and 2 pretest questions

1st module: 20 operational questions and 2 pretest questions

2nd module: 20 operational questions and 2 pretest questions

Time per stage

1st module: 32 minutes

2nd module: 32 minutes

1st module: 35 minutes

2nd module: 35 minutes

Total number of questions

54 questions

44 questions

Total time allotted

64 minutes

70 minutes

Scores reported

Total score
RW and Math section scores

Total score
RW and Math section scores

Question type(s) used

Discrete; four-option multiple-choice

Discrete; four-option multiple- choice (≈75%) and student- produced response (SPR) (≈25%)

Stimulus topics

Literature, history/social studies, humanities, science

Science, social science, real-world topics

Informational graphics

Yes

Yes

Scoring:

Multiple Choice Questions: 1 point is taken for each correct answer. Wrong answers do not have a negative effect on scoring.

Math questions to solve for an answer - no multiple choice (Mathematics section): Wrong answers do not have a negative effect on scoring.

The minimum score for each section in the SAT exam is 200 and the maximum score is 800. The equivalents of the points you get from the whole section are calculated and your exam results are converted to 200-800 points range. Along with your exam results, your percentile is also listed.

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