{"id":20213,"date":"2019-09-14T12:18:04","date_gmt":"2019-09-14T17:18:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/blog\/prep\/?p=20213"},"modified":"2020-09-11T20:40:39","modified_gmt":"2020-09-11T20:40:39","slug":"how-is-the-ssat-scored","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wpapp.kaptest.com\/study\/ssat\/how-is-the-ssat-scored\/","title":{"rendered":"How is the SSAT Scored?"},"content":{"rendered":"

The first thing you might notice with respect to grades is that students from other class years are taking the same test as you. Not to worry! You are graded according to your age. In other words, if you\u2019re in 9th grade, you aren\u2019t expected to get as many questions right as someone in 11th grade, even though you take the same test. One note of caution:<\/strong> You are scored according to the grade level you report on the answer sheet on Test Day. Be sure to indicate your current grade level, not the grade for which you are applying.
\nGiven this fact, you can expect to see questions on the test that may be too hard for you. Just remember, you don\u2019t need to get every question right to get a great score.
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Scoring Well on the SSAT<\/h3>
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\nKeep moving.<\/strong> Timing is extremely tight on the SSAT, so it\u2019s critical that you spend your time working on questions that you know you can solve without too much difficulty. Give yourself a time limit for each question, and move on once you reach that limit, even if you haven\u2019t answered the question.
\nBe flexible.<\/strong> You don\u2019t have to answer the questions in the order they\u2019re presented to you. If a particular question type is your strength, get points under your belt by tackling those questions first. For the same reason, don\u2019t panic when you encounter a tough question. If it\u2019s too hard, skip it. You may be able to return to it later if you reach the end of the section before time is called.
\nBe careful how you bubble.<\/strong> Don\u2019t lose points on Test Day by bubbling in your correct answers in the wrong place! Here are some tips:<\/p>\n
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  • Circle your chosen answer in the test booklet.<\/li>\n
  • Enter your answers on the grid five at a time.<\/li>\n
  • At the end of each section, check your gridded answers against the circled answers in your test booklet.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    What Your SSAT Score Means<\/h3>
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    \nYour score report will include the following:
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