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SAT Natural Sciences
This section includes specialized words in natural sciences, such as biology, chemistry, physics, and geology that you will need to succeed in SAT exam.
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SAT Humanities
This lesson is a compilation of essential words in fields of humanities and social sciences, arts, politics, etc. that you need to know in preparation for SAT.
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SAT Math and Logic
This section includes a categorized compilation of essential vocabulary for mastering SAT math questions and other vocabulary related to logic and assessment.
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What Is SAT?
The SAT (the Scholastic Aptitude Test later called the Scholastic Assessment Test) is a type of standardized test that is used for college admissions in the United States. It measures the knowledge and skills you have gained in high school and your ability to apply that knowledge. The test is offered seven times per year in the U.S. and internationally.
SAT: Function
Typically, high school juniors and seniors in the USA take the SAT. The SAT is used to assess skills that students learned in school and will require in college as well as how well they can analyze and solve problems. An increasing number of colleges are now test-optional and don't require SAT scores for admission. But it is still an indicator of your level of skill and proficiency in subjects you have studied in high school and increases your chances of getting admission.
SAT: Test Format
Starting in the spring of 2024, the SAT has changed its examination style to an exclusively and fully digital format. The test will be shorter than the previous format at about 2 hours. Another difference with the previous format is that the reading passages are shorter and each relates to 1 or 2 questions and using calculators is allowed for all Math questions. The number of questions and timing of these sections are as follows:
The Reading and Writing section will be 64 minutes with roughly 50 questions
The Math section will be 80 minutes with around 40 questions
Each section has 2 modules and the digital format allows the exam to be interactive, meaning the difficulty level of the second module will be determined relative to the performance of the test-taker in the first module.
SAT: Subjects
The SAT Reading and Writing section includes multiple choice questions that may include informational graphics. The reading questions cover passages from literature, history/social studies, humanities, and science. The writing questions involve selecting options that best complete passages according to conventions of standard English governing grammar, sentence structure, and punctuation.
The Reading and Writing section of the digital SAT tests you on a set of skills:
Information and Ideas: citing textual evidence, determining central ideas, interpreting words and phrases in context
Craft and Structure: analyzing word choice, assessing overall text structure, determining purpose, and analyzing arguments
Expression of Ideas: improve the development, organization, and effective language use in written passages
Standard English Conventions: knowledge of sentence structure, usage, and punctuation rules
The Math section tests your ability to apply math in different situations, covering linear equations, quantitative skills, and complex equations. Most math questions are multiple-choice, but about 20% require you to calculate the answer. The math section tests your skills in algebra, advanced math, quantitative reasoning, equation types, problem-solving and data analysis, as well as geometry and trigonometry.
SAT: Scoring
Each section of the SAT is scored out of 800. The total SAT score ranges from 400-1600.
SAT: What You Will Find Here
The categorized vocabulary lists we have prepared for SAT preparation include vocabulary gathered from the latest official practice tests offered by College Board, the institution in charge of administering SAT, as well as practice material published by The Princeton Review and Kaplan in 2023 and 2024.
The Categories
The vocabulary extracted from these sources has been organized into 4 general categories, each with several more specific subcategories:
Natural Sciences
Specialized vocabulary related to sciences such as biology, chemistry, geology, botany, astronomy, etc. as well as vocabulary describing our physical and natural world are included in the Natural Science category.
Humanities
Specialized vocabulary related to social sciences and humanities is included in the Humanities section where you will find vocabulary in fields of history, art, politics, law, religion, etc. as well as more general vocabulary related to human social life.
Math and Logic
Vocabulary for the different branches of mathematics as well as vocabulary you will need in interpreting and analyzing information and making comparisons and assessments are covered under the Math and Logic category.
Exam Literacy
Finally, the Exam Literacy category includes general knowledge of English you will need for successful comprehension of passages in the SAT. This section includes useful phrasal verbs, words used in figurative or uncommon meanings, collocations and idioms, transition words, etc.
