Posted on July 18th, 2007 by NBS
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How does the new format compare to the old format?
| Aspect |
Previous SAT |
New SAT |
| Time |
3 hours of testing, plus two breaks |
3 hours and 45 minutes of testing, plus three breaks |
| Math |
Two 30-minute sections, one 15-minute section |
Two 25-minute sections, one 20-minute section |
| Verbal / Critical Reading |
Two 30-minute sections, one 15-minute section |
Two 25-minute sections, one 20-minute section |
| Writing |
Does not exist |
One 25-minute essay section, one 25-minute multiple choice section, and one 10-minute multiple choice section |
| Experimental |
One 30-minute section |
One 25-minute section |
How is the new test scored?
Math, Critical Reading, and Writing are now scored on a scale of 200 to 800. The highest possible combined score has changed from 1600 to 2400.
How did the Math sections change?
Eliminated: Quantitative comparisonsRetained: Multiple-choice questions, student-produced responses, Algebra I and Geometry content
Added: Algebra II content
How did the Verbal sections change?
Renamed: Previous “Verbal” sections are now called “Critical Reading”Eliminated: Analogies
Retained: Sentence completions and long reading passages
Added: Short reading passages
What do the Writing sections contain?
A 25-minute essay scored on organization, development of ideas, and language usage and three types of multiple-choice questions. The latter tests grammar and conventions of standard written English: identifying sentence errors, improving sentences, and improving paragraphs.
Links
For more information, visit The College Board Online |
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