The Redesigned SAT will be released in 2016. Below see 5 tips to prepare for the New SAT
1. Practice with graphs - The Redesigned SAT will increase its focus on algebraic and general problem solving,as well as data interpretation. To prepare for this shift, review and practice with ACT Science materials.
The writer of the article recommends that test takers should consider taking both tests, SAT and ACT.
2. Learn to work without a calculator - One of the most significant changes on the Math section is a calculator free portion. This allows the SAT to test for real mathematical understanding, as opposed to the ability to enter numbers into a machine
3. Understand new answer formats - Test takers will no longer be penalized for wrong answers. When preparing for the exam, the test taker should focus on not just finding the correct answers, but quickly identifying incorrect responses too. Another important change in answer formats will be the extended-thinking question in the Math section. This question will be a word problem followed by several questions, all of which test problem solving skills. The answers will be "open" or student produced.
4. Focus more on reading and less on vocabulary - The Redesigned SAT will feature a single Evidence-Based Reading and Writing portion. Here the primary shift will be the emphasis on parsing real-world texts. Study materials for the SAT Literature Subject test can be helpful when preparing for the new SAT.
5. Investigate the essay - Beginning in Spring 2016, the essay portion of the SAT will no longer be required for all students.
For the complete article, see link below
http://time.com/3893236/college-new-sat-tips/
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