SAT Exam Syllabus 2020 - Check Section Wise Syllabus Here

SAT exam syllabus includes course the students have already studied in their school over the years. So if you are good at studies in school, you shouldn’t face any issues preparing for the SAT Syllabus. There are two types of SAT Exams: SAT General Test and SAT Subject Test.

SAT General Test

SAT General Test is more common between the two SAT tests and is generally used by the undergraduate colleges for admissions. The Scholastic Assessment Test assesses the written, verbal and mathematical skills of the candidates.

SAT Subject Test

There are 20 SAT Subject Tests which are divided into 5 subject areas. These subjects are further categorized into smaller topics. The various SAT Subjects include:

• Mathematics
• Science
• English
• History and
• Languages

SAT Exam Pattern 2020

SAT Subject	SAT Syllabus	SAT Test Pattern
Math 58 questions	This section includes questions on problem-solving, data analysis, algebra, and advanced math.	Duration: 80 minutes Score: 200-800
Reading 52 questions	This section includes questions on Sentence Completion, Tests understanding of passages from the US and world Literature, History/Social Studies, and Sciences.	Duration: 65 minutes Score Range: 200-800 (combined with Writing Section)
Writing and Language 44 questions	This section includes questions on, expression of ideas and standard English conventions through passages related to Careers, History/Social Studies, Humanities, and Sciences.	Duration: 35 minutes Score Range: 200-800 (combined with Reading Section)
Essay (optional) One optional essay	This section requires students to evaluate an argument through the analysis of evidence.	Duration: 50 minutes not scored
Total 154 questions	n/a	Duration: 3 hours (with optional 50 minutes) Score: 1600

SAT Exam Syllabus 2020

SAT Syllabus includes courses which students have already covered in their school curriculum over the years. Syllabus for SAT exam includes:

• Reading section
• Writing
• Mathematics

Reading

• SAT contains three critical reading sections
• Reading comprehension - 25 mins
• Sentence completions - 25 mins
• Paragraph-length critical reading - 20 mins

Writing

• SAT writing has three sections
• Essay section - 25 mins
• Multiple choice sections - 25 mins and 10 mins
• SAT contains three Math sections
• Algebra and functions - 25 mins
• Geometry Statistics - 20 mins
• Probability and Data analysis - 20 mins

SAT Math Syllabus

• SAT contains three Math sections
• Algebra and functions - 25 mins
• Geometry Statistics - 20 mins
• Probability and Data analysis - 20 mins

Difference between SAT Mathematics Level 1 and Level 2

Aspirants who are confused between the two must go for the one in which they can score more. Those aspirants are good in trigonometry or elementary functions (precalculus) or both should go for SAT 2 Math whereas those who want to score high points and not so familiar with topics covered in level 2 should opt for SAT 1 Math. It is important to factor in the requirement of the candidates’ University and Programme of choice.

Essay (Optional)

Although SAT Essay is optional but most of the colleges prefer candidates to submit their SAT Essay scores along with their application. So, until and unless you have a very strong reason to miss this section, do not miss this section and go for the SAT Essay section.

SAT essay assesses candidates' reading, writing and analysis skills. The time allotted for completing this task is 50 minutes. Candidates have to read a 650-750 word long passage and then write an analysis about how the author has built the argument. Candidates should refrain from giving their opinion.

SAT Exam Preparation Tips

Like all other exams, candidates can either go for self-study or can opt for coaching classes. You can read the detailed information on SAT 2020 Preparation Tips. Candidates looking to prepare all the sections of the SAT Exam can read the writing prep tips, reading prep tips and math prep tips to perform their best during the time of the exam.