What is SAT ?
The SAT (Scholastic Assessment Test) is a standardized exam widely used for college admissions in the United States. It assesses a student’s readiness for college through sections on Mathematics, Evidence-Based Reading, and Writing. The SAT aims to provide colleges with a common data point to compare all applicants.
Best SAT Classes in Nepal to Succeed in 2024
SAT preparation can be daunting especially if the syllables are not smartly devised to make student understand the question in the easiest way possible and answer them promptly. It must not be confused with regular English language proficiency test as it is used by colleges (mostly US based) to compare applicants and often grant scholarship or grants based upon the score. It is one of the most difficult tests that measures a high school pass out students readiness to join Universities.
Classes with A One will equip you with the skills and confidence needed to tackle all sections of the SAT. Here’s what our comprehensive course offers:
- Comprehensive Coverage: We address all three essential skills: Verbal, Written, and Mathematical skills. Intensive classroom practice will be done with surplus materials provided for students to practice outside the class.
- Vocabs, grammar and mathematical tricks: Vocabularies are the most important element in the SAT. Our course are devised to enhances your academic vocabulary, and their usage. It increases your chances of achieving higher scores by being able to solve the questions within the limited time period.
- Effective Tips and Strategies: Tips and tricks are highly encouraged here as your traditional method of finding correct answer might not work for you. Remember correct answers are more important than how actually the answers are devised in this test. So, even a minor tips or a cleaver trick can help you achieve higher mark in your test so don’t hesitate to reach out the right mentor for this test.
- Authentic Materials: All teaching materials we provide are authentic as provided by College Board that conduct the test or from the official publisher of the test providers. All the learning-teaching activities are based on official SAT test materials.
Score Improvement: With our guidance and your hardwork coupled with our resources you’ll witness significant score improvements in a short period.
Understanding SAT
The SAT (Scholastic Assessment Test) is a standardized test widely used for college admissions in the United States and Canada.
Test Format
- Evidence-Based Reading & Writing (assess reading comprehension and grammar questions)
- Maths (assess quantitative reasoning skills.
Previously available subject specific test has been discontinued from 2021.
- Optional Essay: While the essay section is optional, it is recommended that all students take it, as some colleges require it during the application process.
Scoring
- RW and Math sections are scored on a range of 200-800 each.
- The SAT Essay is scored on a range of 2-8.
Test Duration
- Without the essay section, the total test duration is 3 hours and 15 minutes, including breaks.
- The essay section adds an additional 50 minutes.
Test Format and Strategies
- Most SAT questions are multiple-choice, but some math questions require you to write down the answer.
- There is no negative marking, so it’s better to guess if you’re unsure.
- Let’s ace the SAT Reading section with 65 minutes to complete 52 multiple-choice questions!
- From spring 2023, SAT for international schools (including Nepal) will be of two hours and paper based SAT will be completely replaced by computer based digital SAT.
SAT Skills Test Assessment Formats
The SAT assesses skills in Mathematics, Evidence-Based Reading, and Writing through multiple-choice and essay formats.
SAT - Reading Section
The SAT Reading section has 65 minutes to complete 52 multi-choice questions. All the questions come from 5 evidence-based passages, and examiners are asked to analyze the information in the given passages before answering the questions. Passage can be 500-700 words in length.
Passages can either be in paragraphs or coupled with diagrams. The scope of passages is generally literature, social science, economics, psychology, sociology and history.
3 categories of SAT Reading
- Factual questions are derived from the core context of the passage.
- Rhetoric questions are made to understand the tone and style conveyed in the passage.
- Synthesis questions are based on drawing a conclusion or connecting the plots between diagrams.
SAT - Writing and Language
The SAT writing section comprises 35 minutes where 44 multi-choice questions based on 4 passages are given. The SAT’s writing section targets examiners’ ability to analyze and edit a piece of content given in the passage. Students are required to edit the passage, spot and rectify errors, sharpen the sentences, and correct any misinterpretation of the graphical content.
Similarly, the diagram writing covers graphs, charts, and infographics and is based on given topics:
- History
- Science
- Career
- Social Studies
- Humanities
SAT – Mathematics Section
The SAT Mathematics section covers 80 minutes with comprises 58 questions to answer. Among all questions 75% are multiple-choice and in the other 25% of questions, students must solve problems and jot down answers. When compared to other sections of the SAT Exam, the Math section is specially designed to assess candidates’ knowledge of math concepts and the ability to apply those to solve real-time problems.
The SAT Mathematics section assesses algebra, problem-solving, data analysis, and advanced math. It includes multiple-choice and grid-in questions, with a calculator allowed in one of two sections. Total time is 80 minutes. Scored 200-800, it requires algebra and basic trigonometry proficiency. Practice mental math for the no-calculator part.
