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SAT & ACT Basics
ACT
Scoring and Format
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Last Spring the SAT exam was redesigned:
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Shortened: Now 2 hours and 15 minutes from 3+ hours
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Semi-Adaptive - 2 Math and 2 Reading "Modules". Performance on Mod 1 determines difficulty of Mod 2
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All digital administration - SAT taken on personal computer. No paper version available.
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Increase difficulty of content in both Math and Reading sections.
Math
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Two Math sections - Module #1 and Module #2
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Calculator can be used on ALL questions
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Desmos calculator built into SAT eam program
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Some advanced math concepts including some Algebra II but extensive Algebra I content.
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
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The ACT has made some minor changes to its format. The most notable addition is paired passages in the Reading section - which are similar to the SAT.
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SAT
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