3rd April 2018 04:50 PM | |
sumit | Re: Format Of SAT The SAT is a standardized test widely used for college admissions in the United States. Introduced in 1926, its name and scoring have changed several times; firstly called the Scholastic Aptitude Test, it was later called the Scholastic Assessment Test, then the SAT I: Reasoning Test, then the SAT Reasoning Test, and now, simply the SAT. SAT Format The SAT is a standardized test that measures a student's skills in three core areas: Critical Reading, Math, and Writing. Students in grades 11 and 12 take the SAT so that they can submit their scores to colleges as part of the college application process. Total Testing Time 3 hours (plus 50 minutes for the Essay [optional]) Components 1. Evidence-Based Reading and Writing Reading Test Writing and Language Test 2. Math 3. Essay (optional) Important Features Focus on the knowledge, skills, and understandings that research has identified as most important for college and career readiness and success Greater emphasis on the meaning of words in extended contexts and on how word choice shapes meaning, tone, and impact Rights-only scoring (no penalty for guessing) Essay Optional and given at the end of the SAT; postsecondary institutions determine whether they will require the Essay for admission 50 minutes to write the essay Tests reading, analysis, and writing skills; students produce a written analysis of a provided source text Score Reporting Scale ranging from 400 to 1600 Scale ranging from 200 to 800 for Evidence-Based Reading and Writing; 200 to 800 for Math; 2 to 8 on each of three dimensions for Essay Essay results reported separately Sub Score Reporting Sub scores for every test, providing added insight for students, parents, admission officers, educators, and counsellors |
3rd April 2018 04:50 PM | |
Unregistered | Re: Format Of SAT Can you tell me in detail about the format of SAT, earlier Scholastic Aptitude Test, as I want to check it before applying for it, please help me with this? |
8th July 2015 09:27 AM | |
Unregistered | Format Of SAT I have applied for Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) but I have no idea about its Test Format. Would you please tell me what is the maximum marks of this paper and how many Questions asked in it? Please provide me last year Solved paper of SAT Exam so I will get idea about its Pattern. |