SAT EXAM
Overview
The SAT is a standardized test extensively used for college admissions in the United States of America. It was introduced in 1926, since then its name and scoring pattern has changed quite a lot of times, being initially called the Scholastic Aptitude Test, then the name was changed to the Scholastic Assessment Test, and again it was renamed as the SAT.
SAT is owned and governed by the College Board, a nonprofitable private organization in the United States of America. It is developed and administered by the Educational Testing Service on behalf of the College Board. The College Board's upcoming transition to the new digital SAT format in 2023 and 2024 will be a milestone in the test's 97-year history. This change seeks to align the format with how students learn online, making the exam more equitable and reducing test-taking anxiety.
New digital SAT format and what students should expect.
* Computer-Based Test
Students can take the digital SAT on a testing center computer or bring their laptop or tablet, which must meet certain requirements and have the Bluebook testing software.
Students are al lowed to bring their own
mouse and keyboard. The test is frequently saved, so progress won't be lost in case of power loss or internet disconnection.
*Calculator Use
Unlike the current pencil-and-paper SAT that allows calculators on only one portion of the Math section, the digital SAT format will al low students to use a calculator on the entire Math section. An on-screen calculator is provided if students do not have one.
* Adaptive Test
The new SAT format has two sections: Reading and Writing, and Math, with each section divided into two modules. Students will answer questions in the first module before moving to the second, with questions in the second module adapting to their performance in the first. This format tailors the exam to the individual 's needs and provides a more precise assessment of skills.
* Shorter Test
With fewer sections and a more adaptive format, the digital SAT is significantly shorter, taking 2 hours and 14 minutes. Passages in the Reading and Writing section are shorter, and students answer
only one question per passage, al lowing them to concentrate better and have more time to answer.
* Faster score reporting
Scores will be available within days, not weeks, providing students with more time to determine which scores to send and to which schools. Quicker scoring is beneficial for students who plan to retake the SAT to achieve the highest possible scores.
* Increased security
Each student receives a unique digital test form, enhancing test security and reducing the risk of cheating scandals and score cancellations.
Digital Sat dates :
03 June 2023,
26 August 2023
7 October 2023
4 November 2023
2 December 2023
9 March 2024
4 May 2024
1 June 2024
Test Format
The digital SAT consists of Reading and Writing and Math sections, each with 2 modules of equal length. There is a 10- minute break between sections, and students have a total of 2 hours and 14 minutes to complete the exam. The difficulty level of the second module in each section depends on the student's performance in the first module.
The new digital SAT will have a combined Reading and Writing section with two modules. Each module will have 27 questions and will take 32 minutes to complete.
The SAT's Math section has undergone changes in its format. In the past, the section consisted of a 25-minute No Calculator section with 20 questions and a 55-minute Calculator section with 38 questions. However, the current digital format includes 44 questions, divided equally between two modules, and lasts for 70 minutes, allowing the use of a calculator throughout the section.