The new Digital SAT - What do you know?

The SAT for juniors is scored out of ....

• 800

• 1600

• 2400

• 1000

Answer explanation

1600 is the maximum score.

There is a math score out of 800 and an EBRW (Evidenced Based Reading & Writing) test out of 800.

The new digital SAT will take approximately

• 3 hours

• 2 hours

• 4 hours

• 1 1/2 hours

How many sections are scored on the new digital SAT to create a student's score?

• 4

• 2

• 3

• 6

Answer explanation

There are now 2 sections: Reading & Writing combined and Math. There is also an essay.

Approximately how long do students have for the Reading & Writing Test?

• 75 minutes

• 45 minutes

• 65 minutes

• 35 minutes

The new digital SAT is adaptive. What does that mean?

• Students now have built in features like a calculator and dictionary to help them during the test.

• There are two parts to each of the main sections. The level of rigor of the second part is based on how well students do on the first part.

• Students can modify the language displayed during the assessment.

• Students can modify the text complexity during the assessment.

How many full passages are on the new digital SAT?

• 0

• 2

• 4

• 6

Answer explanation

Each question is paired with its own "passage" of 30-150 words.

With regard to writing, what new skill was added to the new digital SAT?

• Inference

• Words in Context

• Cross-Text Connections

• Rhetorical Synthesis

Answer explanation

Rhetorical synthesis problems are a type of question in the digital SAT exam that require students to integrate multiple pieces of information in order to craft a coherent response that aligns with a specific objective.

These problems present a scenario or topic, followed by a bulleted list of related facts, and then ask the student to formulate an answer that adheres to a particular directive—such as highlighting similarities or differences, summarizing research findings, or exemplifying an idea.

The critical challenge lies not in the complexity of the information provided but in the student's ability to discern the central goal of the question and to filter through the details to construct a response that is both precise and pertinent to that goal.

Example Question:

While preparing a presentation, a student has gathered the following information:

-Dr. Sylvia Earle is a renowned marine biologist and oceanographer.

-She has led over 100 expeditions worldwide, including the first team of women aquanauts.

-Earle has spent more than 7,000 hours underwater.

-Her 1979 "Jim Suit" dive set a record for solo diving at a depth of 381 meters (1,250 feet).

-Her 1985 "JASON Project" allowed real-time online interaction with scientists at sea for students.

The student wants to emphasize the innovative nature shared by two of Earle's projects.

Which choice most effectively uses relevant information from the notes to accomplish this goal?

A) The 1979 "Jim Suit" dive set a depth record, while the 1985 "JASON Project" ventured into online educational realms.

B) Both the "Jim Suit" dive and the "JASON Project" showcased Earle's innovation: the former set new depth records, and the latter revolutionized educational outreach.

C) Earle’s contributions to marine biology and oceanography extend globally, reflected in her numerous expeditions and hours spent underwater.

D) Earle achieved the "Jim Suit" dive in 1979 and initiated the "JASON Project" in 1985.

How many times can you take the SAT?

• 3

• 5

• 7

• Unlimited

Answer explanation

While you’re technically able to take the SAT as many times as you’d like, there are only seven test dates per calendar year, and you’ll have to pay a fee each time you take the exam.

The state of Illinois covers the $60 fee of the test on our school assessment day.

What was the average SAT for students at BG last year?

• 1045

• 1075

• 1100

• 1120

What is the college board benchmark for a student's EBRW as a junior on the SAT?

• 430

• 460

• 470

• 480

Answer explanation

EBRW stands for Evidenced-Based Reading & Writing.

Different organizations have different benchmarks; the college board, the creator of the SAT, sets 480 as its target.