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J 12 Practice <strong>Tests</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>SAT</strong><br />

Reading Comprehension questions are not arranged by difficulty. Whenever you find yourself spending<br />

too much time on a Reading Comprehension question, you should skip it and return to it later.<br />

The Math Section<br />

The questions in <strong>the</strong> <strong>SAT</strong> Math section cover <strong>the</strong> math usually taught in high school Algebra II classes.<br />

Most are straight<strong>for</strong>ward multiple-choice math questions, with five answer choices. The Math section<br />

also features grid-ins. Grid-ins are not multiple-choice questions. Instead of picking an answer choice,<br />

you write your response in a little grid. Both question types cover <strong>the</strong> same math concepts. Ei<strong>the</strong>r one<br />

can ask you an arithmetic operations, geometry, algebra, or statistics question. The only difference is<br />

that one asks you to write your answer, while <strong>the</strong> o<strong>the</strong>r asks you to fill in a bubble.<br />

Some of <strong>the</strong> concepts likely to be tested on <strong>the</strong> <strong>SAT</strong> include <strong>the</strong> following:<br />

Basic Math<br />

Remainders<br />

Averages<br />

Ratios<br />

Rates<br />

Percents<br />

Combinations<br />

Simultaneous equations<br />

Symbols<br />

Special triangles<br />

Multiple and strange figures<br />

Advanced Math<br />

Sequences<br />

Sets<br />

Absolute value<br />

Rational equations and<br />

inequalities<br />

Radical equations<br />

Integers and rational exponents<br />

Direct and inverse variation<br />

Function notation and<br />

evaluation<br />

Domain and range<br />

Functions as models<br />

Linear functions-equations<br />

and graphs<br />

Quadratic functions-equations<br />

and graphs<br />

Geometric notation<br />

Problems in which<br />

trigonometry can be used as an<br />

alternative method of solution<br />

Properties of tangent lines<br />

Coordinate geometry<br />

Qualitative behavior of graphs<br />

and functions<br />

Trans<strong>for</strong>mations and <strong>the</strong>ir effect<br />

on graphs and functions<br />

Data interpretation, scatter<br />

plots, and matrices<br />

Geometric probability<br />

The Experimental Section<br />

Every <strong>SAT</strong> has an experimental section. The experimental section is used by <strong>the</strong> testmakers to try new<br />

questions be<strong>for</strong>e <strong>the</strong>y use <strong>the</strong>m in upcoming <strong>SAT</strong>s. The experimental section does not count toward your<br />

score. It can show up anywhere on <strong>the</strong> exam and will look just like a normal section. Do not try to figure<br />

out which <strong>SAT</strong> section is experimental. Treat all <strong>the</strong> sections as if <strong>the</strong>y count.<br />

HOW THE <strong>SAT</strong> IS SCORED<br />

The Writing multiple-choice section is scored on a scale of 200-800, as are <strong>the</strong> Math and Critical<br />

Reading sections. So <strong>the</strong> composite scores on <strong>the</strong> test are 600-2400. The essay is scored on a<br />

scale of 1-6, with 6 being <strong>the</strong> highest score. Your total Writing section score is a combination of

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