The SAT Math Test is categorized into the following four types of questions. Listed below are the percentages of questions for each type.
Heart of Algebra 35-40%
Passport to Advanced Mathematics 25-30%
Problem Solving and Data Analysis 20-25%
Additional Topics in Mathematics 10-15%
The majority of the test measure students’ knowledge acquired during Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II. Therefore, students in Pre-Calculus and Calculus are actually 2-3 years removed from much of the material covered on the test.
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