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 |
Total score |
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.