SAT Math Syllabus 2024: Check Updated Maths Syllabus

The Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) examination is a standardized examination used for admission into universities abroad. The MCQ entrance examination is used as a common point reference that helps universities compare the applications. For example, universities in the USA use the SAT results to assess a student’s readiness for a Bachelor’s program. The examination includes verbal, writing, and mathematical tests. Before sitting for the SAT examination it is important that the students know the SAT Math Syllabus well enough. It will help them to prepare effectively for the examination. Keep reading to learn more about the SAT syllabus.

How is the SAT Syllabus Structured?   

The SAT exam is measured on a scale between 400-1600. The duration of the examination is 2 hours and 14 minutes. Basically, the mathematics, reading, and writing skills are tested. The performance in the first module will show the difficulty of the next question. The more difficult a question is, the more marks a student can secure. The total SAT score is 1600.

SAT Maths Syllabus   

The SAT maths syllabus covers topics that are taught in the high school. Some of these topics are trigonometry, geometry, graphs, equations, and functions. They are focused on certain areas. These are as follows:

Topics	SAT Math Syllabus
Algebra	Linear equations in two variables
	Linear equations in one variable
	Linear functions
	Linear inequalities in one or two variables
	Systems of two linear equations in two variables
Advanced Maths	Non-linear equations in one variable and systems of equations in two variables
	Equivalent expressions
	Polynomial functions
	Non-linear functions
	Quadratic equations
Geometry and Trigonometry	Area and volume
	Right triangles and trigonometry
	Lines, angles, and triangles
	Circles
Problem Solving and Data Analysis	Percentages
	Ratios, rates, proportional relationships, and units
	Two-variable data: models and scatter plots
	Evaluating mean, median, mode, standard deviation
	One-variable data: distributions and measures of centre & spread
	Probability and conditional probability
	Verifying data collection methods
	Inference from sample statistics and margin of error
	Evaluating statistical claims: observational studies and experiments

Also Read: SAT Maths Subject Test

SAT Reading and Writing Syllabus  

The SAT Reading and Writing syllabus contains shorter passages with more direct questions. The length of these passages is 100-150 words. Generally, questions from history, politics, social and life sciences, etc would be asked.

Topic	SAT syllabus
Information and Ideas	Command of evidence
	Central ideas and details
	Interpret information from tables, graphs, lines
	Analytical and evaluative skills
	Quantitative inferences
Expression of Ideas	Ability to revise texts
	Rhetorical synthesis transitions
	Effectiveness of rhetoric texts
Craft and Structure	Words in context
	Text structure and purpose
	Reasoning and comprehension skills
	Cross-text connections
	High-utility words and phrases
Standard English Conventions	Form, structure, and sense
	Formation of English sentences
	Usage and correction of punctuation

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SAT Exam Pattern 2024

The SAT Exam pattern 2024 is as follows:

Section Name	Duration	Total Questions
Mathematical	70 minutes	44 questions
Reading and Writing	64 minutes	54 questions
Total	134 minutes	98 questions

About: The New Digital SAT 2024

The digital version of SAT was introduced in 2023. It was the first time Indian students had appeared for the online SAT examination. Here are some information about the SAT 2023 examination:

• The duration of the examination has been cut to 2 hours and 14 minutes
• The SAT math exam is only given 70 minutes and the reading and writing section is given 64 minutes to complete.
• There is only a single reading and writing section 
• Compared to before, the digital examination will contain short passages 
• The quantitative section will now consist of more questions 
• A multistage adaptive testing format will be followed. According to this, students will receive questions that suit their level of performance.

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