SECTIONS: 2 sections Math

Evidence-Based Reading and Writing

SCORING : Total score (400–1600) 2 section scores (200–800)

3 test scores (10–40)

7 sub-scores (1–15)

2 cross-test scores

LENGTH OF TEST (WITHOUT BREAKS) : 3 hours (without essay)

3 hours, 50 minutes (with essay)

ANSWER CHOICES : 4 answer choices per question

INCORRECT ANSWER PENALTY : No penalty for incorrect answers

FORMAT OF TEST : Paper and pencil AND a computer-based option

READING AND WRITING : Two tests: Reading Test



Writing and Language Test

No more sentence completions; focus on multiple-meaning words

Passages will draw from significant historical or scientific documents – may include informational graphics, such as charts

The reading passages will include complex structure and vocabulary

Passage-based grammar – including punctuation

MATH : Focuses on: Application-based, multi-step questions

Higher-level math, including trigonometry

One "extended-thinking" grid-in question (worth 4 points);

Core math competencies (translating math into English and English into math)

A deep understanding of the theories behind mathematical principles, such as building equations

CALCULATORS : Calculators only allowed in the longer of the two math sections