Like other assessments in the SAT Suite of Assessments, the new SAT includes a Reading Test, Writing and Language Test, and a Math Test. The SAT has an optional essay component, which some colleges will require. SAT questions focus on skills that matter most for college readiness and success, according to the latest research. Its scored on a total score of 1600.
Words-in-context
Many questions on the new SAT focus on important, widely used words and phrases found in texts in many different subjects. Some questions ask you to figure out a word’s meaning based on context. The words are ones that you will probably encounter in college or in the workplace long after test day.
No longer will students use flashcards to memorize obscure words, only to forget them the minute they put their test pencils down. The re-designed exams will engage students in close reading and honor the best work of the classroom.
Command of Evidence
The Evidence-Based Reading and Writing section and the SAT Essay ask you to interpret, synthesize, and use evidence found in a wide range of sources. These sources include informational graphics, such as tables, charts, and graphs, as well as multi-paragraph passages in the areas of literature and literary non-fiction, the humanities, science, history and social studies, and on topics about work and career.
For every passage or pair of passages you’ll see during the Reading Test, at least one question will ask you to identify which part of the text best supports the answer to the previous question. In other instances, you’ll be asked to find the best answer to a question by pulling together information conveyed in words and graphics.
The Writing and Language Test also focuses on command of evidence. It asks you to do things like analyze a series of sentences or paragraphs and decide if it makes sense. Other questions ask you to interpret graphics and to edit a part of the accompanying passage so that it clearly and accurately communicates the information in the graphics.
The SAT Essay also tests command of evidence. After reading a passage, you’ll be asked to determine how the author builds an argument to persuade an audience through the use of evidence, reasoning, and/or stylistic and persuasive devices. Scorers look for cogent, clear analysis supported by critical reasoning and evidence drawn from the text provided.
Essay analysing a Source
The re-designed SAT Essay asks you to read a passage and explain how an author builds an argument to persuade an audience. This task closely mirrors college writing assignments because it is asking you to analyze how the author used evidence, reasoning, and stylistic and persuasive elements.
The new Essay is designed to support high school students and teachers as they cultivate close reading, careful analysis, and clear writing. It will promote the practice of reading a wide variety of arguments and analyzing how authors do their work as writers.
The essay prompt will be the same every time the new SAT is offered, but the source material students are asked to write about will be different each time.
Not all students will take the SAT with Essay, but some school districts and colleges require it. The SAT is the only assessment in the SAT Suite that includes the Essay.
Math that matters most
The Math Test focuses in-depth on three essential areas of math: Problem Solving and Data Analysis, Heart of Algebra, and Passport to Advanced Math.
Problem Solving and Data Analysis is about being quantitatively literate. It includes using ratios, percentages, and proportional reasoning to solve problems in science, social science, and career contexts.
The Heart of Algebra focuses on the mastery of linear equations and systems , which helps students develop key powers of abstraction.
Passport to Advanced Math focuses on more complex equations and the manipulation they require.
Current research shows that these areas are used disproportionately in a wide range of majors and careers. The redesigned SAT also includes questions on other topics in math, including the kinds of geometric and trigonometric skills that are most relevant to college and careers.
Class Structure
The coaching program starts with a student’s taking a Diagnostic score/Mock test in order to assess his/her accuracy and comfort level on the type of questions and his exact score from where we assess his/her competencies of taking the examination and from where we can start coaching him/her in order to obtain a high score.
Total classes for Verbal Section
Writing and Language –
Rules of Grammar – 3 classes
Writing rules – 1 class
Work sheets and Doubt clearing sessions – 9 classes
Introduction to reading strategies – 1 class
Work sheets and Doubt clearing sessions – 11 classes
Session on the essay – 1 class
Total classes - 25
Total classes for Maths –
25 classes of Maths are held, all the concepts are practiced from various books like Kaplan, Tata Mc Graw Hill, Barrons, Collegeboard