SAT Prep

True or False: Taking the SAT is part of the graduation pathways.

• True

• False

​ ​ (a)   is the cut score needed to "pass" the Reading and Writing portion of the SAT.

• 480
• 450
• 610
• 550
• 500
• 520
• 450

​ (a)   is the score needed to "pass" the Math portion of the SAT.

• 530
• 510
• 490
• 330
• 550
• 520

"Organized" most nearly means?

• Arranged

• Cooperative

• Hierarchal

• Patient

Answer explanation

In this context, the word “cooperative” successfully conveys the idea of a group of people working together over a long period of time.

Banksy is one of the most highly acclaimed and provocative street artists in the world, yet no one knows _________ face goes with this popular name.

• whom

• who's

• whose

• their

“Hypothetical” most nearly means?

• imaginary

• actual

• possible

• interesting

Answer explanation

The scientists are not sure how the bones fit together. They are using sketches and technology to put together a “possible” sketch.

A microbiologist is studying the effects of a new antibiotic on a culture of 20,000 bacteria. When the antibiotic is added to the culture, the number of bacteria is reduced by half every hour. What kind of function best models the number of bacteria remaining in the culture after the antibiotic is added?

• A linear function

• A quadratic function

• A polynomial function

• An exponential function

Answer explanation

The question tells you that the number of bacteria is reduced by half every hour after the antibiotic is applied. The microbiologist started with 20,000, so after one hour, there are 10,000 left, or 20,000×12. After 2 hours, there are 5,000 left, or 20,000×12×12, and so on. The change in the number of bacteria is a common ratio(12), so the best model is an exponential function of the form y=a(12)x. In this scenario,ais 20,000.

Which statement is best supported by the

information provided in figure 1?

• A. The organic yield as a percentage of

  conventional yield is greater for vegetables

  than for fruits.

• B. The organic yield as a percentage of

  conventional yield is similar for cereals and

  all crops.

• C. The reported number of observations for each

  crop type exceeds 82.

• D. The organic yield as a percentage of

  conventional yield is greater for vegetable crops

  than it is for oilseed crops.

Answer explanation

Choice A is incorrect because figure 1 shows that the organic yield as a percentage of conventional yield is higher for fruits (just under 100%) than for vegetables (just under 70%). Choice C is incorrect because figure 1 shows there were only 28 observations for oilseed crops. Choice D is incorrect because figure 1 shows that the organic yield as a percentage of conventional yield is higher for oilseed crops (approximately 90%) than for vegetables (just under 70%).

True or False: Points are deducted for incorrect answers on the SAT.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Points are not deducted for incorrect answers, so it is important to answer every question. If you are running out of time, it is okay to guess on questions you don't know.

The SAT Reading test is 64 minutes. There are 54 questions on the test. How long do students have to answer each question?

• 71 seconds

• 69 seconds

• 70 seconds

• 75 seconds

Answer explanation

Students have an average of 71 seconds to awswer the question. That means that they must read the prompt, the text excerpts, and find the answer. This can add a lot of pressure. Taking practice tests using a timer can help you to get used to the pressure of moving quickly.