{"id":657,"date":"2023-08-06T15:50:01","date_gmt":"2023-08-06T15:50:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/blog\/prep\/?p=657"},"modified":"2023-11-15T21:51:41","modified_gmt":"2023-11-15T21:51:41","slug":"whats-tested-on-the-sat-math-section","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wpapp.kaptest.com\/study\/sat\/whats-tested-on-the-sat-math-section\/","title":{"rendered":"What's tested on the SAT Math section?"},"content":{"rendered":"

The SAT Math sections are the 3rd and 4th sections on the SAT test. During the first 25-minute SAT Math section, you are NOT allowed to use a calculator. During the next 55-minute SAT Math section, you are allowed to use your calculator.<\/p>\n

Both SAT Math sections will begin with multiple-choice questions, each of which will feature four answer choices. Then you\u2019ll be asked for some student-produced responses, more commonly known as “grid-ins.”
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SAT Math Sections<\/h2>
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Section<\/b><\/td>\nNumber of Questions<\/b><\/td>\nTime<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
No calculator<\/td>\n15 multiple choice, 5 grid-ins<\/td>\n25 minutes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
With calculator<\/td>\n30 multiple choice, 8 grid-ins (including one Extended Thinking question)<\/td>\n55 minutes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0Total<\/td>\n58 questions<\/td>\n80 minutes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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[RELATED<\/strong>: What’s tested on the SAT Reading and Writing section<\/a> ]<\/p>\n

SAT Math Content<\/h2>
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\nThe SAT Math Test is divided into four content areas: Heart of Algebra, Problem Solving and Data Analysis, Passport to Advanced Math, and Additional Topics in Math.<\/p>\n
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Content Area<\/b><\/td>\nNumber of Questions<\/b><\/td>\nDescription<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Heart of Algebra<\/td>\n19 questions<\/td>\nAnalyzing and fluently solving equations and systems of equations; creating expressions, equations, and inequalities to represent relationships between quantities and to solve problems; rearranging and interpreting formulas<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Problem Solving and Data Analysis<\/td>\n17 questions<\/td>\nCreating and analyzing relationships using ratios, proportions, percentages, and units; describing relationships shown graphically; summarizing qualitative and quantitative data<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0Passport to Advanced Math<\/td>\n16 questions<\/td>\nRewriting expressions using their structure; creating, analyzing, and fluently solving quadratic and higher-order equations; purposefully manipulating polynomials to solve problems<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Additional Topics in Math<\/td>\n6 questions<\/td>\nMaking area and volume calculations in context; investigating lines, angles, triangles, and circles using theorems; and working with trigonometric functions<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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Pace Yourself! The exam itself consists of smaller timed sections. Do not spend too much time on any one test question\u2014a minute or two on the hardest questions is a good guideline. Pay attention to how much time is remaining in each section as you move along. Adjust your time management as necessary.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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Laura<\/strong>Kaplan SAT Expert<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div>\n

Digital SAT Math Quiz<\/h2>
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Get ahead of the most challenging parts of the new Digital SAT<\/a> by taking this math quiz.<\/p>\n

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