Digital SAT Study Guide
Your area-by-area roadmap
The Digital SAT has two sections — Reading & Writing and Math — each split into two adaptive modules and scored together on a 400–1600 scale. Questions are short and standalone: Reading & Writing pairs a brief passage with one question, and Math mixes multiple-choice with student-produced (grid-in) responses. Work quickly and accurately, and use the built-in tools (calculator, reference sheet) on Math.
Reading & Writing
Section 1 · two modules · 27 questions each
Short passages (one question each) covering four domains: Information & Ideas, Craft & Structure, Expression of Ideas, and Standard English Conventions.
Reading: information & craft
- Find the main idea, supporting detail, and logical conclusion from a short passage.
- Use context to define words and interpret the author's purpose and structure.
- For data questions, read the graph or table and match it to the claim.
Writing: ideas & conventions
- Choose the answer that best accomplishes a stated rhetorical goal.
- Use transitions that match the logical relationship between ideas.
- Apply sentence boundaries, subject-verb agreement, pronouns, and punctuation.
High-yield takeaways
- Transition and boundary (comma/semicolon/colon) questions are very frequent.
- Every answer is defended from the passage — do not rely on outside knowledge.
Math
Section 2 · two modules · 22 questions each
Multiple-choice and grid-in questions across Algebra, Advanced Math, Problem-Solving & Data Analysis, and Geometry & Trigonometry. A calculator is allowed throughout.
Algebra & advanced math
- Solve linear equations, inequalities, and systems fluently.
- Work with quadratics, exponents, and functions in multiple forms.
- Translate word problems into equations before solving.
Data analysis & geometry
- Handle ratios, rates, percentages, and reading data from tables and graphs.
- Apply area, volume, angle, circle, and right-triangle/trig relationships.
- For grid-ins, check the answer format (fractions and decimals both accepted).
High-yield takeaways
- Linear equations, systems, and percent/ratio problems dominate the section.
- Use the on-screen calculator and reference sheet, but set up the equation first.
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