SAT is divided into two parts:
(1) general test-reasoning test, including reading, writing and mathematics, called SAT or new SAT.
(2) Subject examinations, including mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology and foreign languages (including Chinese, Japanese, German, French and Spanish), are collectively referred to as SAT2.
SAT mainly tests candidates' writing, reading and math abilities, with a score of 800 for each part and a total score of 2,400. SAT2 has a perfect score of 800 in each subject. Most famous American universities only require applicants studying in China to provide SAT scores, while some colleges and majors require applicants to provide SAT2 scores.
The SAT score is the only one that American universities can get, and it can compare the scores of students from different regions and schools, so it has a great influence on admission and scholarships. It is almost impossible for high school students in China to be admitted to the top 50 universities in the United States if they only have TOEFL scores. Most famous American universities require applicants studying in China to provide both SAT and TOEFL scores.
The SAT test is three hours and forty-five minutes, and the topic is multiple-choice questions and writing. It mainly tests the reading, mathematics and writing abilities of candidates, with a full score of 2400. SAT2 (subject test) lasts for one hour, mostly multiple-choice questions, which mainly examine the knowledge of a certain major of candidates. SAT2 is a single subject examination, including mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology and foreign languages (including Chinese, Japanese, German, French and Spanish). And it is based on the requirements of various majors and schools.
SAT test type
SAT logical reasoning test is also called SAT I (pronounced SAT 1) to distinguish it from SAT II (pronounced SAT2). SAT2 is an examination of mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, American history, English literature, French, Spanish, Chinese and other subjects 17. Mathematics SAT2 is divided into two levels: C 1 and C2, and C2 is more difficult than C 1.
Up to now, many American universities think that there is no SAT test network in China, so applicants can not provide SAT2 test scores.
SAT score calculation method
To understand the calculation method of SAT score, we must first introduce two basic concepts: original score and relative score percentage.
The score of each question on the SAT is equal. No matter how difficult the topic is, the score of each SAT question is equal. Get one point for answering a SAT question correctly; Deduct 1/4 points for answering the wrong SAT question; No answer, no penalty.
Original grade: the number of correct questions multiplied by 1, minus the number of wrong questions multiplied by 1/4, equals the original grade.
Relative score percentage: Statistics of the original score and relative score percentage of candidates in the same exam.
SAT score: map the original score to a table of 200 to 800 in relative proportion. The content of each exam is different, so it is difficult to evaluate the scores of the two exams with the original scores. The percentage of relative scores obtained by this statistical method can tell the relative level of each student of college admissions staff. For example, reading: in a SAT test, the best original score of 1% is 67 points (67 questions); Another SAT test, the best original score of 1% was 66 (67 questions). Then according to the original score, 67 points is better than 66 points. This is obviously unreasonable. Therefore, according to a correspondence, it is practical to map the original score between 200 and 800.
New SAT
Since May 2005, the SAT has been divided into three parts: English, writing and mathematics. 800 points for each part, totaling 2400 points. Previously, the SAT consisted of only two parts, English and Mathematics, with 800 points for each part, totaling 1.600 points. Since the SAT now includes the writing part, the original "SAT2 Writing Test" was cancelled.
In addition to the writing part, some slightly more difficult algebra problems have been added to the math part. Of course, it will not increase or decrease. For example, change the boring antonym vocabulary to make it easier to read and fill in the blanks.
On the surface, SAT reform is more difficult, longer and more content. In fact, if we consider that because of the addition of the writing part, the university that originally required SAT2 writing will no longer require SAT2 writing. Many universities will require two SAT2 test scores. Moreover, in this way, Asians have to work hard on writing. Perhaps, in the long run, this reform is a good thing for Asians as a whole.
Since May, 2005, in order to enter American universities for undergraduate studies, students in the second and third years of middle school must take the new SAT.
SAT test difficulty
As an exam, from the difficulty point of view, the mathematics part of the SAT will not have much problem for China students in the United States. Because Chinese mainland's mathematics education focuses on technical problems, it often ignores basic theorems and definitions. If you are not fully prepared for SAT math, you will be caught off guard. After about three months of rigorous training, many China students should be able to get full marks.
Generally speaking, English reading and writing have become a threat to China students in the United States, especially high school students in Chinese mainland. Many English reading and writing questions involve a lot of pre-Europe, mainly the cultural connotation brought by pre-Britain. Foreign race can be said to be a discriminatory test. Of course, even a little knowledge of American culture, history and geography is difficult for high school students in China. Generally speaking, after one or two years of targeted systematic study, students in Chinese mainland can achieve very satisfactory results. When junior high school students or senior high school students from Chinese mainland first arrived in the United States, they knew nothing about American education and SAT. After a long period of extra-curricular tutoring, I achieved quite satisfactory results in the SAT.
The structure of SAT test
SAT is divided into three parts: reading, mathematics and writing; The score for each part is 200 to 800. There will be a 25-minute no-score section in each exam. The purpose of excluding grades is to design future test questions and so on. The non-hierarchical part can be any of these three parts.
subject
rock bottom
top score
Time (minutes)
English
200
Eight hundred
70
mathematics
200
Eight hundred
70
writing
200
Eight hundred
60
Other issues
25
In the United States, there are seven SAT exams every year, and in many other countries, there are six SAT exams every year. This grade is valid for two years. Please check the English website.
SAT exam questions
According to the official question of the University Committee, the data are as follows:
Critical reading
Sentence completion
19
67
Critical reading
48
writing
Identify sentence errors
18
Forty nine
Improve sentences
25
Improved paragraph
six
Articles written by students
1
1
mathematics
Multiple choice
Forty-four
54
Answers made by students (grid input)
10
As shown in the above table, there are 67 questions in the reading section: complete 19 sentences and read 48 paragraphs. 49 questions, an essay: 18 wrong sentences, change 25 sentences, change 6 paragraphs, and write an essay. There are 54 questions in the math section, including 44 multiple-choice questions and 10 fill-in-the-blank questions. 170, a composition.
The additional part is not a grade and cannot be distinguished from other normal parts. The length of time is 25 minutes. The additional part can be any other part except writing and 10 multiple-choice questions. It is best not to guess which part is not an additional part of the grade. Because ETS will design the additional part to be no different from the normal part.
Attached:
Examination time
Examination questions
Examination content
score
Mathematics section
70 minutes (2 25-minute sections, 1 20-minute section)
Multiple choice questions, fill in the blanks
Integers and fractions; Algebra, geometry, statistics, probability; quantitative analysis
200-800
Analytical reading section
70 minutes (2 25-minute sections, 1 20-minute section)
Fill in the blanks, fill in the blanks and read the article.
Reading articles involves: natural science, humanities, social science, literature and novels.
200-800
Writing part
60 minutes (1 25 minutes and 1 10 minutes for multiple-choice questions and 25 minutes for composition)
Many options include correcting mistakes and rewriting sentences and paragraphs.
Composition type: argumentative, with arguments and examples.
200-800 (individual composition score: 2-12; Multiple choice score: 20-80)
The order of SAT test content
The SAT is divided into ten parts: the first part is always 25 minutes of writing. The last part is always 10 minute multiple-choice writing questions. The other six 25-minute and two 20-minute parts appear in different order in each paper. The purpose of the question unit is to prevent candidates from helping each other or peeping.
Reading part
The reading section is 70 minutes in total, including two 25-minute sections and a 20-minute section. The score is 200 to 800. The lowest score is 200, and the highest score is 800. The content of the test is vocabulary reading comprehension, whole sentence reading comprehension and paragraph reading comprehension.
Mathematics section
The math part is 70 minutes in total, which consists of two 25-minute parts and a 20-minute part. The score is 200 to 800. The lowest score is 200, and the highest score is 800. The examination covers: number and its operation, algebra and function, geometry, statistics, probability and data analysis. The way of examination questions is multiple choice questions.
Writing part
The writing part is 60 minutes in total, consisting of 1 25 minutes and 1 10 minutes multiple-choice questions and 25 minutes short essays. The score is 200 to 800. The lowest score is 200, and the highest score is 800. 35 minutes is a multiple-choice question; 25 minutes is the writing of students' compositions. The content of the exam is the choice of grammar, idioms and vocabulary.
The test time of SAT
SAT test schedule from June 2007 to June 2008.
2007-2008SAT test time
2007- 1 1-03
2007- 12-0 1
2008-0 1-26
2008-03-0 1
2008-05-03
2008-06-07
As shown in the above figure, according to the information provided by College Board, there were six SAT tests from June 2007 to June 2008. Please pay attention to register 3-4 months in advance.
The location of the SAT exam
Examination places for mainland candidates: Hong Kong, South Korea, Singapore, Macau and Malaysia.
SAT exam registration information
Any international Visa credit card, MasterCard credit card or credit card license.
Personal information of the applicant: name, date of birth, mailing address, email address and family income;
Learning information of the applicant: class ranking, courses and grades, special hobbies, extracurricular activities and various awards;
Target information of the applicant: applied major and target university.
When and where does the applicant plan to take the SAT? Because there is no SAT test center in Chinese mainland, I have to ask you to plan to take the SAT test in Hongkong or other areas.
SAT test registration method
There are three ways to register for SAT: letter registration, telephone registration and Internet registration. We suggest online registration.
Registered website: www.collegeboard.com
SAT exam fees in 2008
1) sat iiii: The exam fee in the United States is $43. International candidates need to pay an extra $25 (that is, $43+$25 = $68).
2) SAT II II: US local examination fee is $8+$20; registration fee is $28.
International candidates need to pay an extra $25 (that is, $8+20+25 = $53).
Sub-item examples of SAT exam
Critical reading
Complete sentence ⅰ
Mark is determined to keep his position at the top of the class; Because even the smallest mistake will irritate him, he checked all the papers before submitting them to the teacher.
A. clearly, perfunctorily, honestly and mechanically
Ⅱ reading comprehension
It is not feasible to adopt a fully computerized voting system. If the votes are only recorded in the memory of the machine and there is no physical proof, it will be impossible to recount the votes. Vigilant election officials may ensure the integrity and security of voting, but long before election day, accidental or malicious mistakes may be introduced into the software. If a voter chooses "X" but the machine records "Y", there is no way to resume the expected voting. If computers are used in voting, there should also be a paper ballot that allows voters to verify their choices. This kind of voting allows the voters' wishes to be confirmed at any time in the future. Technological progress is beneficial and should be integrated into the voting process to improve the accessibility and convenience of voting, but we should not completely reject paper votes.
1. The author's tone in the above article is
Fair and neutral
Reasonable objection
(c) flagrant defiance
Hesitant support
Optimistic enthusiasm
2. All the following reasons for not adopting a fully computerized voting system are given in this paper, except
(a) Both paper ballots and electronic voting systems are inherently insecure.
(b) The machine may make an error when recording someone's intention to vote.
(c) Even the best election officials may not be able to judge the integrity of the software.
(d) The lack of physical evidence makes it impractical to recount the votes after the election.
(e) tampering or errors in computer programs may not be discovered until it is too late.
writing
First, identify sentence errors
Whenever you drive late at night, you must be extra careful to avoid falling.
B.C.
Fell asleep while driving. No errors (e).
design engineer
Second, the improvement of sentences
In the past few years, there have been more students from Michigan than from new york City.
New York city
(b) new york City has
(c) Compared with new york City.
(d) new york City
(e) Those in new york City.
The third essay
You have 25 minutes to write a short essay on the topic specified below.
"I believe that no one in this world is satisfied. There will always be something you want, and the last thing you want always seems to be the most necessary thing for happiness. "
-Mary Corelli's Romance of Two Worlds
Task: Do you think people have the ability to find happiness? Or are they always looking for what they don't have? Plan and write an article to explain your views on this issue. Use reasoning and examples to support your point of view from your reading, research, experience or observation.
Don't write your article on your test paper.
You will only get points for what you wrote in the answer sheet booklet.
______________________________________________________________
mathematics
I arithmetic
department
Number of teams
Employees of each team
develop
1
four
marketing
2
three
accounting
three
2
public relations
five
five
The above picture shows the distribution of employees in different departments and teams of a company. According to the chart, how many employees are there in total?
14(B)25(C)4 1(D)84(E) 154
Ⅱ algebra
X and y are integers, x+y <; 1 1, x> VI
What is the minimum possible value of x-y?
A. 1 B. 2 C . 4 D. -2 E. -4
Three-geometry
The center radius o is three times that of the center radius c.
Angle ACB = Angle POQ
If the shadow area of circle C is 2, what is the shadow area of circle O?
A. 12 C . 18 D. 36 E. 3/2