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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Study Strategies

Reading the Questions First

Get Focused Before You Read

On reading passages, glance at the questions before you dive into the text. This helps you know what to look for, so you can read more efficiently and find evidence quickly.

Why It Helps

Knowing the questions in advance saves time and keeps you focused on relevant details in the passage.

Examples

  • Looking for a character's motivation while reading because you saw a related question first.

  • Noticing a key vocabulary word in the passage after identifying a question about it.