SAT Subject Tests

The SAT Subject Tests are standardized exams that assess knowledge in specific subjects, allowing students to showcase their strengths to colleges.

Advanced Topics

Analyzing Sample Questions

Understanding Question Styles

SAT Subject Test questions ranged from straightforward recall to higher-order thinking. Analyzing sample questions helped students recognize patterns and common traps.

Techniques

  • Break Down Each Question: Identify what the question is really asking.
  • Eliminate Wrong Answers: Narrowing choices increased your odds, even if you had to guess.
  • Watch for Tricky Wording: Words like "except," "not," or "least" could change the entire meaning.

Applying This Skill

Practicing with real or sample questions trained your brain to spot the best answers quickly.

Examples

  • Spotting keywords in a biology question to zero in on the correct answer.

  • Using process of elimination to pick the most logical choice in a literature passage.

In a Nutshell

Analyzing sample questions builds familiarity and test-taking confidence.