SATs English
SAT Exam Pattern 2024
The following is the new proposed exam pattern for SAT Digital 2024, divided into the following sections and shorter in duration by almost one hour. Check out the latest SAT Digital exam 2024 pattern:
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SAT Digital Parameters |
SAT Digital Reading & Writing (RW) Section |
SAT Digital Math Section |
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Format |
Two-staged: one tests Reading and the other the Writing section. Both are administered across separately timed modules. |
Two-staged: The math section is administered via two separately timed modules. |
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Test length (total operational and pretest questions) |
1st module:
2nd module:
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1st module:
2nd module:
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Time Duration |
1st module: 32 minutes 2nd module: 32 minutes |
1st module: 35 minutes 2nd module: 35 minutes |
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Total Questions |
54 |
44 |
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Total Time Allocated |
64 minutes |
70 minutes |
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Scores Reported |
Total score calculation: RW + Math section scores |
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Question Type(s) |
Discrete; MCQs with four options |
MCQ (75%) and student-produced response (SPR)(25%) |
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Topics Tested |
Literature, History / Social Studies, Humanities and Science |
Science, Social Science and real-world related topics |
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Informational Graphics |
Tested, includes - tables, bar graphs, line graphs |
Also tested |
SAT Digital Reading & Writing Syllabus 2024
The following table throws light on the combined areas of testing for SAT Reading and Writing for the new Digital, followed by a detailed description of each of the areas of testing:
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SAT Reading & Writing Section Areas |
Skill / Knowledge Testing Areas |
Weightage & Question Distribution |
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Craft and Structure |
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Weightage: 28% Questions: 13-15 |
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Information and Ideas |
- Textual and Quantitative Inferences |
Weightage: 26% Questions: 12-14 |
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Standard English Conventions |
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Weightage: 26% Questions: 11-15 |
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Expression of Ideas |
Rhetorical Synthesis Transitions |
Weightage: 20% Questions: 8-12 |
SAT Reading section is a part of the evidence-based Reading and Writing part of the SAT. It has a total of shorter passages each having 10-11 questions and there will be a total of around 56 questions in the section. Each question has four answer choices. The reading comprehension part is designed to evaluate candidates' ability to understand the meaning of different contexts and their associated terms with meaning and to comprehend written text.
Types of Questions in the Reading & Writing Test
1. Craft & Structure
Students will be assessed for their comprehension, vocabulary, analysis, synthesis, and reasoning skills and knowledge to understand and use high-utility words and phrases in context. They would also be required to evaluate texts rhetorically and make connections between topically related texts.
2. Information & Ideas
Students will use comprehension, analysis, and reasoning skills and knowledge and the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, and integrate information and ideas from texts and informational graphics.
3. Standard English Conventions
Students will use editing skills and knowledge to make the text conform to core conventions of Standard English sentence structure, usage, and punctuation.
4. Expression of Ideas
Students will use the ability to revise texts to improve the effectiveness of written expression and to meet specific rhetorical goals.
Session 2025-2026
English
- Sessions per week :2
- Total no of sessions :20
- Total no of class tests / assignments :10
- Total no of Mock Exams :5
