Digital SAT Exam Structure

Section

Duration

Modules

Content and Features

Total Duration

2 hours 14 minutes

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The overall time for the exam, combining both sections and the break.

Reading and Writing Section

64 minutes

- Module 1: 32 minutes

Content:
- Reading Questions: Short passages with multiple-choice questions.
- Writing Questions: Grammar, punctuation, sentence structure.

- Module 2: 32 minutes

Features:
- Reading and writing questions that test your understanding of grammar, sentence construction, and reading comprehension.

Scoring:
- Both modules contribute to the overall score for Reading and Writing.

Math Section

70 minutes

- Module 1: 35 minutes

Content:
- No Calculator Section: Problem-solving, algebra, and data analysis.
- Calculator Section: Complex problem-solving, data analysis, and modeling using a calculator.

- Module 2: 35 minutes

Features:
- Math content that tests your skills in algebra, geometry, statistics, and complex word problems.

Scoring:
- Both modules contribute to the overall score for Math.

Adaptive Testing Format

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- First Module: Mix of difficulty

How it Works:
- The first module in each section contains a mix of question difficulties.
- The second module adjusts in difficulty based on your performance in the first module.

- Second Module: Adjusted difficulty

Purpose:
- This approach provides a more personalized and accurate measure of a student’s abilities.

Question Types

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- Reading Questions:

Reading Section:
- Multiple-choice questions based on passages of varying lengths.
- You will be asked to interpret text, identify key themes, and analyze writing techniques.

- Writing Questions:

Writing Section:
- Questions focus on grammar, punctuation, sentence structure, and clarity.

- Math Questions (No Calculator):

Math (No Calculator):
- Focuses on arithmetic, algebra, problem-solving, and data analysis.

- Math Questions (Calculator):

Math (Calculator):
- Involves more complex problems with the use of an on-screen calculator (Desmos).

Break

10 minutes

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A short break between the Reading and Writing section and the Math section.

Calculator

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- On-screen Desmos Calculator

The on-screen Desmos calculator is available only in the Math section. You cannot use it in the No Calculator section.

Navigation

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- Within Modules:

You can move between questions within each module, but cannot return to previous modules once the section is completed.

Test Delivery Method

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- Digital Format

The exam is delivered digitally via a computer, which includes adaptive testing and on-screen tools like the calculator.