SAT Test Booklet
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Link to the SAT Test Booklet
The Official SAT test booklet is a must-have for all students preparing to take the test. It is available on the official SAT website of College Board in PDF format. You can download this and print the PDF in order to answer questions. It is most helpful if you take it under actual test conditions. It is the best way to judge your level of preparedness. It is available at:
About the SAT Test Booklet
format resembles the actual test paper and includes instructions about
appearing for the test. The first page has instructions about taking
the test. For example, it tells that
you need to pace yourself during the test so that you can complete all
sections; you must read the test instructions carefully. It also
includes the general instructions provided in the actual test paper.
The general instructions inform you about the duration of the test,
which pencil to use, how to mark your answers on the answer sheet, how
to use your test book, and the scoring rules. The general instructions
help in guiding you because it is important to
know how your answers are scored. For example, essays that are not
original will result in cancellation of your test scores. Also, no
are awarded if you write essays in ink or write essays that are not
based on the assignment.
It contains answer grids for you to mark your answers. This provides ample practice in marking answers, especially when you skip questions and want to return to them later. The first section of the booklet is the Essay section. This section also includes instructions that reiterate the instructions and guide you clearly about the time you need to spend on writing your essay and other instructions, such as writing your essay on page 2.
Booklet has 10 sections
interspersed with the Math and Critical Reasoning sections. The
questions in these sections are multiple-choice questions. You need to
answer the questions in each section within the stipulated time. For
example, in the Math section, you need to answer the given number of
questions in the given time and you need to mark your answers on the
answer grid. The Critical Reasoning sections also have a similar time
Evaluating Your Answers
The Scoring Your Test booklet accompanies the test booklet. This booklet is also in PDF form and can be downloaded from the following link: https://satonlinecourse.collegeboard.com/SR/digital_assets/pdfs/eri/scoring_2011-2012.pdf.
You must use this booklet to check your answers after you have
attempted the test. You can check your responses and calculate your
score based on your correct and incorrect responses. The booklet
contains a page where you can write your scores for each section and
total them at the end to arrive at your raw score. Remember, one-fourth
mark is deducted for an incorrect response and it is important that you
calculate this too. It includes a Score
Conversion Table, which is a ready reference table you can use to check
your raw score against the scaled score. The Essay Scoring Guide is
particularly helpful because it explains each score, ranging from 1-6
(1 being the lowest and 6 being the highest score). This provides
insight into the elements that qualify for a good essay. Moreover, the
answer booklet includes sample essays that are evaluated in the 1-6
range, and includes explanations about the reason for the score.
The booklet is advantageous if used correctly. You can experience the actual test, especially if you are attending for
the first time. Most students like to use this towards the end of their
preparation because it helps them to evaluate themselves and check
their readiness for the test.