New SAT

The New SAT is a standardized test that assesses high school students' readiness for college, focusing on critical reading, writing, and math skills.

SAT Structure and ScoringCritical Reading SkillsMath Concepts and Problem Solving
Evidence-Based Writing and LanguageAdvanced Math: Functions and Problem TypesData Analysis and Interpretation
Applying SAT Skills to Everyday LifeSAT Preparation and Practice ToolsTime Management and Test Day Logistics
Answer Elimination and GuessingPacing and Section ManagementReading the Questions First
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Advanced Topics

Data Analysis and Interpretation

Making Sense of Data

The SAT includes questions that ask you to interpret charts, graphs, and tables, as well as analyze statistical data.

Core Skills

  • Reading Graphs: Extracting information from bar graphs, line graphs, and scatterplots.
  • Statistical Measures: Understanding mean, median, mode, and range.
  • Drawing Conclusions: Using evidence from data to make predictions or support arguments.

Real-World Use

Data analysis is essential for making informed decisions in business, science, and everyday life situations like comparing cell phone plans or tracking health stats.

Examples

  • Comparing income levels using a box-and-whisker plot.

  • Predicting future trends from a line graph showing climate data.

In a Nutshell

Analyze and interpret real data to make smart decisions.

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