SAT 2020 Examination: Syllabus

The SAT exam syllabus covers the topics learnt in high school and it shouldn’t be that difficult for candidates with a good track record in school. The SAT Exams are of two types: SAT General Test and SAT Subject Test.

SAT General Test

The SAT General Test is more popular among the two and it assesses the written, verbal and mathematical skills of the candidates.

SAT Subject Test

There are a total of 20 SAT Subject Tests which are further divided into 5 subject areas and further subdivided into smaller topics. The various SAT Subjects include:

  • Mathematics
  • Science
  • English
  • History and
  • Languages

SAT Exam Pattern 2020

SAT SubjectSAT SyllabusSAT Test Pattern
Math: 58 questionsQuestions based on
(1)Problem-solving
(2) Data analysis
(3) Algebra
(4) Advanced math.		-Duration: 80 minutes
-Score: 200-800


Reading: 52 questionsQuestions based on
(1) Sentence Completion
(2) Tests understanding of passages from the US and World Literature
(3) History/Social Studies
(4) Sciences		-Duration: 65 minutes
-Score Range: 200-800
-(combined with Writing Section)
Writing and Language: 44 questionsQuestions based on Expression of ideas and standard English conventions through passages related to
(1) Careers
(2) History/Social Studies
(3) Humanities
(4)Sciences		-Duration: 35 minutes
-Score Range: 200-800
-(combined with Reading Section)
Essay (optional): One optional essayThe student has to form an argument based on the evaluation of evidence.-Duration: 50 minutes
-Not scored
Total: 154 questions--Duration: 3 hours (with optional 50 minutes)
-Score: 1600

SAT Exam Syllabus 2020

SAT Syllabus includes courses covered in school. Syllabus for SAT exam includes:

  • Reading section
  • Writing
  • Mathematics

Reading

  • SAT contains three critical reading sections
  • Reading comprehension – 25 mins
  • Sentence completions – 25 mins
  • Paragraph-length critical reading – 20 mins

Writing

  • SAT writing has three sections
  • Essay section – 25 mins
  • Multiple choice sections – 25 mins and 10 mins
  • SAT contains three Math sections
  • Algebra and functions – 25 mins
  • Geometry Statistics – 20 mins
  • Probability and Data analysis – 20 mins

SAT Math Syllabus

  • SAT contains three Math sections
  • Algebra and functions – 25 mins
  • Geometry Statistics – 20 mins
  • Probability and Data analysis – 20 mins

SAT Mathematics Level 1 and Level 2 – What is the difference?

In case you are not sure about which option to choose, pick a level that you are comfortable with and can help you score well. If you are confident in topics like trigonometry or elementary functions (pre-calculus) you can choose SAT 2 Math if not pick SAT 1 Math. You should also remember to check with the requirements of the university and the course you have selected before you select an option.

Essay (Optional)

Though the SAT Essay section is optional most colleges want the applicants to submit the SAT essay scores as well. So, unless you have a really valid reason, it is better not to skip the SAT essay section.

The SAT essay is for a total of 50 minutes and it evaluates the candidates’ reading, writing and analytical skills. You are required to go through a 650-750-word passage and give an analysis of the argument established by the author. Remember to analyze the author’s point of view and not your own ideas.

SAT Exam Preparation Tips

Like in most cases, you can either choose to prepare on your own or join a coaching institute. Read through these helpful SAT 2020 Preparation Tips. Also go through the important details with regard to all the sections, including the writing prep tips, reading prep tips and math prep tips to help you perform well.

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