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SAT Understanding Scores This section is made up of a Reading Test and a Writing and Language Test, each composed of multiparagraph passages and multiple-choice questions. The Reading Test measures comprehension and reasoning skills and focuses on close reading of passages in a wide array of subject areas. The Writing and Language Test measures a range of skills, including command of evidence, expression of ideas, and the use of standard English conventions in grammar and punctuation. https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/pdf/ What the SAT Measures. The SAT measures the skills and knowledge that research shows are the most important for success in college and career. It includes the following sections. Evidence-based reading and writing This section includes multiple-choice and student produced response questions, and it is divided into two portions: one that allows calculator use and one that does not. It assesses skills in algebra, problem solving and data analysis, manipulation of complex equations, geometry, and trigonometry. The SAT Essay asks students to read a high-quality source text and write an effective analysis of that text using evidence drawn from the source. It measures a range of skills in reading, analysis, and writing. Math Essay (optional) https://blog.prepscholar.com/sat-score-range Altogether, the SAT score range is 400-1600 for your composite SAT score. The Math score range is 200-800. The Reading and Writing sections, score on a scale of 200-800. Note that the composite SAT score range does not include the optional Essay. The Essay score has three dimensions to it: Reading, Analysis, and Writing with a total SAT score range of 2-8 for each of the three dimensions. December 7, 2019 November 8, 2019 March 14, 2020 February 14, 2020 Test Dates Registration Dates Check out these websites and meet with your guidance counsellor to discuss how you can move forward. COLLEGE PREP 101 FALL 2019 15