Common SAT question types?

Hey everyone! As I prepare for the SAT, I was wondering if there are any common question types I should be aware of. Knowing these might help me strategize better. TIA!

Hello! You're absolutely right - familiarizing yourself with common SAT question types can definitely help you strategize more effectively. The SAT is divided into two sections: Evidence-Based Reading + Writing (EBRW) and Math. Here are some common question types for each section:

Evidence-Based Reading + Writing:

1. Reading Comprehension: You'll encounter passages from literature, history, and social studies, as well as science-based passages. Questions involve main ideas, inferences, vocabulary in context, supporting evidence, and author's purpose.

2. Graphics: You'll also find data interpretation questions tied to passages. These require you to analyze information presented in tables, graphs, or charts.

3. Writing & Language: This section tests grammar, punctuation, and style. You'll find sentence completion and sentence rearrangement questions, as well as questions that ask you to improve word choice, sentence structure, and the overall organization of a passage.

Math:

1. Heart of Algebra: These questions focus on linear equations and systems of linear equations, including understanding and interpreting them, solving them, and creating them based on given situations.

2. Problem Solving and Data Analysis: This category covers topics like ratios, proportions, percentages, interpretation of data from graphs and tables, and probability.

3. Passport to Advanced Math: These questions focus on complex equations and functions, including nonlinear expressions, quadratic functions, and exponential functions.

4. Additional Topics: This category covers geometry, trigonometry, and some of the more advanced concepts of algebra and precalculus.

Keep in mind that the SAT is now fully digital, which means you'll be taking the test on a digital device. As you practice, try to use tools like the Bluebook™ app, which provides a digital interface experience, so you can get comfortable with the testing format.

Understanding these question types and practicing targeted strategies for each one will be key to maximizing your SAT score. Good luck with your preparation!