SAT Practice Tests (Official) - 2
SAT Practice Test #2: A Comprehensive Analysis
Structure and Content Overview
Similar to Practice Test #1, "sat-practice-test-2-digital.pdf" and "sat-practice-test-2-answers-digital.pdf" are designed for students taking the digital SAT in a non-digital format. These resources offer a detailed breakdown of the test's structure, encompassing both the Reading and Writing section and the Math section.
Reading and Writing Section (Module 1)
- Vocabulary in Context: Questions 1-6 focus on selecting the most appropriate word or phrase, emphasizing vocabulary nuances.
- Identifying Main Idea and Purpose: Questions 7-10 assess students' ability to grasp the central theme and author's intent.
- Analyzing Evidence and Supporting Claims: Questions 10, 14, 15, and 21 evaluate students' ability to analyze information and support claims with evidence.
- Understanding Author's Perspective and Reasoning: Questions 16, 17, and 18 highlight the importance of comprehending the author's viewpoint and logic.
- Drawing Inferences: Question 11 assesses students' ability to draw inferences based on the provided information.
Reading and Writing Section (Module 2)
- Structure and Style: Question 6 assesses understanding of the text's overall structure and literary devices.
- Function of Textual Elements: Question 7 focuses on understanding the role of a specific sentence within the passage.
- Interpreting Character's Actions and Emotions: Question 8 requires interpreting a character's actions based on the text.
- Drawing Conclusions from Visual Data: Questions 10 and 11 assess the ability to interpret and draw conclusions from graphs.
- Evaluating Research Claims and Supporting Evidence: Questions 12-17 highlight the importance of evaluating research claims and identifying supporting evidence.
Math Section (Module 1)
- Probability and Ratios: Question 2 requires understanding of probabilities and ratios.
- Mean and Data Sets: Question 5 focuses on comparing the means of two data sets.
- Exponents and Algebraic Expressions: Question 6 tests knowledge of exponents and simplifying algebraic expressions.
- Similar Triangles: Question 18 assesses understanding of similar triangles and their properties.
Math Section (Module 2)
- Data Analysis: Question 26 requires comparing the means of two data sets presented in histograms.
- Pythagorean Theorem and Radicals: Question 27 combines knowledge of the Pythagorean theorem and simplifying radicals.
Key Observations
- Evidence-Based Reasoning: Both sections place a strong emphasis on evidence-based reasoning.
- Real-World Applications: Many questions present real-world scenarios to assess practical application of skills.
- Variety of Question Types: The test incorporates a range of question types to comprehensively evaluate students' knowledge and skill