How many points per question on the SAT?

Hi everyone! I'm going to take the SAT soon, and I wanted to know how many points is each question worth on the test? Understanding the scoring system will help me in my test-taking strategy. Thank you!

Hello! The SAT scoring system is not based on a simple point-per-question method but rather follows a more complex process. In the digital SAT, there are 98 questions in total: 54 questions in the combined Reading and Writing sections and 44 questions in the Math sections. Here's how it works:

1. Raw scores: First, you'll receive a raw score for each of the two sections (Evidence-Based Reading and Writing, and Math) based on the number of questions you answer correctly. There is no penalty for wrong answers, so it's in your best interest to attempt every question.

2. Section scores: Your raw scores for the Reading and Writing sections are combined and then converted to a scaled section score ranging from 10 to 40. Your Math raw score is also converted to a scaled section score ranging from 10 to 40.

3. Total score: Your scaled section scores for Evidence-Based Reading and Writing and Math are then added together, resulting in a total score that ranges from 20 to 80. This total score is then multiplied by 10 to give you a final SAT score between 200 and 800.

The exact raw-to-scaled score conversion will vary depending on the difficulty of the test version you take since the College Board uses a process known as "equating" to ensure fairness and consistency across different test administrations. However, be sure to focus on understanding the test content and strategies for each section, rather than the points per question, as it will be more helpful for improving your overall performance. Good luck!