Digital SAT guide
Digital SAT Format
The digital SAT has 98 questions in 2 hours and 14 minutes, split into a Reading and Writing section and a Math section. Each section has two modules, and the second adapts to how you did on the first.
Sections and Timing
| Section | Questions | Time | Modules |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading and Writing | 54 | 64 minutes | Two 32-minute modules |
| Break | 10 minutes | ||
| Math | 44 | 70 minutes | Two 35-minute modules |
| Total | 98 | 2 hours, 14 minutes | Plus the break |
Source: How the SAT Is Structured, College Board.
How the Adaptive Modules Work
The first module of each section has a broad mix of easy, medium and hard questions. Based on how you do, your second module is either more difficult or less difficult. You can move between questions within a module, but once its time runs out you move on.
Practice in the Same Format
The Full practice test has the real mix of 54 Reading and Writing and 44 Math questions, two modules per section with an adaptive Module 2, and a 10-minute break. It ends with a rough score estimate on the 400–1600 scale.
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What Each Section Tests
Approximate share of each section.
| Domain | Section | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Algebra | Math | About 35% |
| Advanced Math | Math | About 35% |
| Problem-Solving and Data Analysis | Math | About 15% |
| Geometry and Trigonometry | Math | About 15% |
| Information and Ideas | Reading and Writing | About 26% |
| Craft and Structure | Reading and Writing | About 28% |
| Expression of Ideas | Reading and Writing | About 20% |
| Standard English Conventions | Reading and Writing | About 26% |
Common Questions
How long is the digital SAT?
2 hours and 14 minutes of testing: 64 minutes of Reading and Writing and 70 minutes of Math, with a 10-minute break between the sections.
How many questions are on the digital SAT?
98 questions: 54 in Reading and Writing and 44 in Math.
Is the digital SAT adaptive?
Yes, by section. The first module of each section has a broad mix of easy, medium and hard questions. How you do on it decides whether the second module is more or less difficult.
How is the digital SAT scored?
On a scale of 400 to 1600, with 200 to 800 for each section.
Can you use a calculator on the SAT?
Yes, on every Math question. The Desmos graphing calculator is built into the test, and you can bring an approved calculator too.
What kinds of questions are on the SAT?
Most are multiple choice. Some Math questions ask you to enter your own answer. Every Reading and Writing question has its own short passage.
Can you go back to questions on the SAT?
Yes, within a module. When a module's time runs out, the test moves on and you cannot return to it.
Where do you take the digital SAT?
At a test center, in the Bluebook app on a laptop or tablet. See how to practice in a Bluebook-style screen.
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