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SAT Math Syllabus with Score, Preparation Tips, and Practice Test

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Rituparna Nath

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SAT Math syllabus comprises topics like algebra, problem-solving, data analysis, and advanced Math. SAT math syllabus includes two parts- Math Test Calculator and Math Test-No Calculator. There are a total of 58 questions to be answered. Math Test-Calculator includes 38 questions to be answered within 55 minutes and Math Test-No Calculator includes 20 questions to be answered within 25 minutes. The difficulty level of SAT Math questions ranges from 9th grade to postsecondary level. 

SAT Math Syllabus Overview

SAT Math and verbal are the two most important subjects of the exam. SAT Math is also present in SAT subject test which is divided into SAT Math Level 1 and SAT Math Level 2. Below is the SAT Math syllabus of the SAT general exam:

Types of Questions Multiple choice questions and Grid-in questions
Total number of Questions 38+20=58 questions in total
Time allotted Calculator part- 55 minutes Non -Calculator part- 25 minutes
Questions Based On Algebra, Problem Solving, and Data Analysis, Passport to Advanced Math, Additional Topics in Math
Passage Writing Modes One nonfiction narrative, one to two informative/explanatory texts, and one to two arguments
Complexity Level 9th-10th grade to early post-secondary

Detailed SAT Math Syllabus

Math SAT syllabus constitutes of the following:

Algebra

Algebra is one of the most important sections of the SAT Math exam. This Maths SATs paper contains 19 questions.

Further analysis:

  • Analyze and then solve the linear equations and systems of linear equations.
  • Make linear equations and inequalities that represent the relationship between quantities and solve the problem.
  • Understand and use the relationship between linear equations and inequalities and their graphs to solve problems.

Problem-solving and Data Analysis

SAT Math practice includes practicing 17 questions of Problem-solving and Data Analysis.

Further analysis :

  • Create and analyze relationships using ratios, proportional relationships, percentages, and units.
  • Represents and analyzes quantitative data.
  • Find and apply probabilities within the context.

Passport to Advanced Maths

This section contains 16 questions and it involves:

  • Identification and creation of an equivalent algebraic expression.
  • Then Creating, analyzing, and fluently solving quadratic and other nonlinear equations.
  • Create, using the graphing exponential, quadratic, and other nonlinear functions.

Additional Topics

This section contains 6 questions from random topics like triangle, circle, polygon, and more.

  • Solving problems from the area and volume of figures.
  • Definitions and theorems related problems from- lines, angles, triangles, and circles.
  • Sums from right triangles, the unit circle, and trigonometric functions.

Questions from Cross-Test Scores

Questions in this section are from the no-calculator portion and are more conceptual in nature and don’t require a calculator to be solved.

It contains:

  • Analysis in Science- 8 questions.
  • Analysis in History/Social Studies- 8 questions.

Math SAT Score Calculator

The Math SAT score calculator is calculated in a range of 200-800. As is mentioned earlier, SAT math has 2 sub-sections. The calculator permitted section includes questions with difficult calculations and some can be used without the calculator. Here, the use of a calculator sometimes costs a huge time. 

The candidates need to understand whether the use of a calculator will be fruitful especially for the no calculator section, as the questions are generally easy. However, it will always be useful to learn the tables and divisibility rules to master these questions quickly. The new SAT Math practice tests will help candidates develop their mathematical skills. Candidates taking SAT subject test can refer to the SAT Math 2 raw calculator.

The table below shows SAT math scaled score based on SAT math raw score.

SAT Math Raw Score SAT Math Scaled Score
58 800
57 790
56 780
55 770
54 760
53 750
52 740
51 730
50 720
49 710
48 700
47 670
46 670
45 660
44 650
43 640
42 630
41 620
40 620
39 600
38 600
37 590
36 580
35 570
34 560
33 560
32 550
31 540
30 530
29 520
28 520
27 510
26 500
25 490
24 480
23 480
22 470
21 460
20 450
19 440
18 430
17 420
16 410
15 390
14 380
13 370
12 360
11 340
10 330
09 320
08 310
07 290
06 280
05 260
04 240
03 230
02 210
01 200
00 200

SAT Math Preparation Tips

The SAT math questions can be successfully acquired by following the steps during your SAT preparation:

  1. Go for new SAT math practice tests and also previous year SAT math practice test papers
  2. Engage in SAT Math calculator section practice for developing your skills to solve tough questions
  3. Do practice test paired with an answer sheet
  4. Memorize the formulas and strategies during the Maths SAT practice
  5. Thoroughly practice and review the weak points
  6. Study from SAT math flashcards on the go
  7. Fundamental calculation is a necessity since SAT Math tests the high school knowledge
  8. Practice speeding up since the no-calculator section might consume slightly more time
  9. Do SAT math calculator section practice for critical sums
  10. Learn SAT preparation time management for math
  11. Learn from SAT Math preparation books like:
  • The College Board’s Official SAT Study Guide(2006) - Check PDF
  • Barron’s SAT, 29th Edition - Check PDF
  • Kalli’s SAT Pattern Strategy - Check PDF

  • Kaplan SAT Prep Plus 2021- Check PDF

  • The Princeton Review's Cracking the SAT, 2020 Edition - Check PDF

  • McGraw Hill Education SAT Elite 2021 Edition - Check PDF

To sum up, SAT math has an extensive syllabus and daily practice is the key to success here. In the market there are best SAT subject test math 2 prep books, SAT subject test math 2 study guides are available that enhance your performance and boost your confidence.

SAT Math Sample Papers

SAT Math Test Papers introduce you to new SAT math questions as well as the previous year's questions. Here are a few SAT math level 2 questions for you:

*The article might have information for the previous academic years, which will be updated soon subject to the notification issued by the University/College.

SAT 2021 : 5 answered questions

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Ques. Is 1160 a good score in the SAT to get a call from the IIM Ranchi IPM program?

● Top Answer By Radhika Srivastava on 19 Jan 23

People with scores of 1500 or higher often aim for the IIM Ranchi IPM program. With a score of 1160, you may not be in a strong position to get a call from IIM Ranchi, but if you have strong extracurricular activities and good academic performance in the past (e.g. in 10th and 12th grade), you may still have a chance.  If you do not receive a call from IIM Ranchi, you can still try for the IIM Indore IPM-AT program. You must keep in mind that IIM Ranchi may also consider applicants for the IIM Indore IPM-AT program. It's worth giving it your best effort....Read more

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Ques. Do I have to take the SAT for the IPM course provided by IIM or only for IIM Ranchi?

● Top Answer By Yashluv Virwani on 19 Jan 23

IIM Ranchi has not disclosed a specific cutoff score for the SAT for admission to their Integrated Program in Management (IPM) program. However, according to an interview with the IIM Ranchi IPM admission panel, students who score highly on the SAT may be invited to participate in a personal interview.  It is worth noting that this information is based on assumptions and research, and a score of 1400+ on the SAT may be considered a safe bet for admission consideration. However, it is also possible that a score of 1350+ could be sufficient if luck is on your side....Read more

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Ques. I got 1090 in my SAT attempt. Will my marks be eligible for the IIM Ranchi IPM program?

● Top Answer By Juhi Gupta on 12 Jan 23

I am willing to give you my honest opinion in this regard. Your score is good but not at par with the competition posed during IPM admissions. I have seen scores higher than this while attempting to get admission to the IPM program. But don’t let this discourage you as Indore also conducts an aptitude test IPMAT and admission is based on that too. You can work on this exam and compensate for your past low scores.  Another option to compensate for your low marks is to upgrade your extracurricular background. IIM Indore actively considered extracurricular activities during admissions. But in the end I will still ask you to depend on IPMAT mostly for your admission...Read more

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Ques. I'm in the ST category. I got 930 in my SAT. Is it good enough to get into IPM IIM Ranchi?

● Top Answer By Ankur Shukla on 12 Jan 23

IIM Ranchi offers an IPM Program based on SAT / IPMAT Scores. The Expected Cutoff for IPM via SAT is 930. Apart from this, we don’t have many criteria to base this admission on. So the benefit of the doubt goes to applicants having SAT scores soaring at about 1100–1600. The admission criteria for other programs are more flexible as it is based on parameters such as 10,12, UG scorecards. So it’s highly unlikely that even high marks will get you into IIM Ranchi....Read more

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Ques. What will be a good SAT score to get into IIM Ranchi with decent academics?

● Top Answer By Saurav Pandey on 11 Jan 23

The admissions to the IPM Program are based on SAT / IPMAT Scores. The Expected Cutoff for IPM via IPMAT is 265 / 300 . SAT Expected Cutoff for IPM Admission 2023 is as follows:   Category  SAT Cutof f General 1350 Other Backward Classes (OBC) 1050 Emotionally Weaker Sections (EWS) 1030 Scheduled Caste (SC) 930 Scheduled Tribes (ST) 930 Differently Abled (DAP) 800...Read more

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