Digital SAT® Test-Taking Strategies

What app is the Digital SAT® delivered on?

• Bluebook

• Redbook

• Yellowbook

• Greenbook

What is one tool available in the Bluebook app?

• Protractor

• Highlighter

• Dictionary

• Spell checker

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If you break the Reading and Writing section up equally, how much time do you have per question?

• ~30 seconds

• ~2 minutes

• ~1 minute 35 seconds

• ~1 minute 11 seconds

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Why is it important to answer every question on the Digital SAT®?

• You get extra points for each answer

• It increases the difficulty of the next question

• There is no penalty for wrong answers

• It shortens the exam time

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What should you do if a question seems too difficult?

• Spend more time on it

• Skip it entirely

• Flag it and return to it later

• Ask for help

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What is a key benefit of active reading during the exam?

• It reduces the exam time

• It allows you to skip difficult questions

• It eliminates the need for guessing

• It helps you highlight key points and main ideas to reference quickly

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What is a useful strategy when you encounter a multiple-choice question?

• Eliminate obviously wrong answers first

• Choose the longest answer

• Always pick 'C'

• Skip the question

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What tool should you practice with to become comfortable with its functions?

• Graphing paper

• Desmos calculator

• Protractor

• Flashcards

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What should you do before looking at the answer choices for a question?

• Predict the answer on your own

• Look for the shortest option

• Ask a friend for help

• Eliminate all options

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Which term indicates a positive or negative question context?

• Which

• Best

• Text

• Whole

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