SAT Exam Syllabus

The SAT Reading section of the SAT 2021 examines a student's knowledge and skills learned in high school. This section will include questions based on passages as well as information presented graphically in the form of graphs and charts.

The following is all of the basic information about the SAT Reading Test syllabus:

Type of Questions: MCQs (Multiple Choice Questions)

Total Questions: 52

Time Allotted: 65 min

Questions Based On: One literary passage (fiction) and rest will be informational passages (non-fiction).

What Will it Test?: Ability to narrate a storyline, make a case, and describe a research project or experiment

Level of Questions: 9th grade level to the first year of college.

Syllabus for the SAT Reading Test in Detail

1. Some passages will be coupled with other passages.

2. One literary extract is possible, but the rest will be informational articles (non-fiction). Graphs, tables, and charts are included in the informational sections. To take part in this activity, you don't need any prior understanding of mathematics.

3. The Reading Test may include excerpts from classic or modern works of American or international literature, as well as a foundational document of the United States or a text from the Great Global Conversation they sparked. Other topics that may be covered in this area include foundational principles and advancements in Earth science, biology, chemistry, and physics. There will also be a range of books on psychology, sociology, economics, and other social science topics.

The SAT Writing and Language Test will consist entirely of passage-based questions. 

Type of Questions: MCQs (Multiple Choice Questions)

Total Questions: 44; 11 questions per passage

Time Allotted: 35 min

Passages Based On: Career, Science Humanities and History/Social Sciences

Passage Writing Modes: 

• One non-fiction narrative, one to two
• Informative/explanatory texts, and one to two arguments

Complexity Level: 9th-10th grade to early postsecondary

1. There are a total of four passages.

2. A passage on a professional life subject, as well as passages in Humanities, History/Social Studies, and Science.

3. Each passage is approximately 400 to 450 words long, totaling 1,700 words, and the total time allocated to complete the passage is 35 minutes. Therefore, each question must be answered in less than a minute, including the time it takes to read the passage.

The following is how the questions are distributed

1. Expression of Ideas: 24 questions, six each passage on average.

2. 20 questions, five each passage, according to standard English conventions.

3. Command of Evidence: 8 questions, two each passage on average.

4. Words in Context: 8 questions, two each passage on average.

5. 6 questions (all of the Expression of Ideas questions on the history/social studies passage) in history/social studies analysis

6. In science, there are six questions to consider (all of the Expression of Ideas questions on the science passage).

The SAT Math Test for the SAT 2021 Exam is broken into two sections: Calculator and Non-Calculator. 

Below is the Summary of the SAT Math Test syllabus.

Type of Questions: Multiple choice and Student-Produced Response

Total Questions: 38+20

Time Allotted: 

• Calculator Section: 55 minutes

• Non-Calculator Section: 25 minutes

Questions Based On: Algebra, Problem Solving and Data Analysis, Passport to Advanced Math, Additional Topics in Math

Passage Writing Modes: One nonfiction narrative, one to two informative/explanatory texts, and one to two arguments

Complexity Level: 9th-10th grade to early postsecondary

The SAT Math Test Syllabus in Details. 

The Heart of Algebra (19 Questions)

1. With ease, examine and solve linear equations and systems of linear equations.

2. Linear equations and inequalities are used to represent and solve relationships between quantities.

3. You must comprehend and use the relationship between linear equations, inequalities, and their graphs in order to solve problems.

Data analysis and problem solving (17 Questions)

1. Using ratios, proportional relationships, percentages, and units to create and analyze relationships.

2. Quantitative data representation and analysis

3. Finding and using probability in a given situation.

Passport to Advanced Math (16 Questions)

1. Identifying and constructing algebraic expressions that are equivalent.

2. Creating, analyzing, and solving quadratic and other non-linear equations quickly and accurately.

3. Exponential, quadratic, and other nonlinear functions are created, used, and graphed.

Additional Mathematical Topics (6 Questions)

1. Using area and volume to solve difficulties.

2. Using definitions and theorems about lines, angles, triangles, and circles to solve problems.

3. Right triangles, the unit circle, and trigonometric functions are all used in this project.

Question Contribution to Cross-Test Scores

1. 8 questions about science analysis.

2. 8 questions in history/social studies analysis.

Note that the questions in the no-calculator section are more conceptual in nature and can be solved without using a calculator.

SAT Exam in a Glance

Q. What is the SAT Exam's level of difficulty?

A. The difficulty of the SAT questions is usually in between 9th and first-year college. Each segment will be structured to provide test takers with a reasonable degree of challenge.

Q. Is the SAT more difficult than the JEE Mains?

A. In terms of Math, the SAT is believed to be easier than JEE Mains. The SAT examines your critical thinking skills among other topics, whereas the JEE emphasizes PCM.

Q. In the Writing and Language section of the SATs, what kinds of questions will be asked?

A. Questions such as the expression of ideas, conventional English conventions, command of evidence, words in context, historical or social science analysis, as well as scientific analysis, will be graded.

Q. In the Writing and Language section of the SATs, what kinds of questions will be asked?

A. Questions such as the expression of ideas, conventional English conventions, command of evidence, words in context, historical or social science analysis, as well as scientific analysis, will be graded.

Q. How much time should I invest in the SATs' Writing and Language section?

A. All applicants should spend a total of 35 minutes answering the 44 questions in the Writing and Language section of the SAT, according to the standards.