About The Digital SAT® Math Section

What Level of Math is on the SAT?

The Math section is based on high school curricula, so, likely, the SAT math topics you encounter will be familiar to you. This test evaluates what you have learned in high school and your readiness for basic college courses. The section focuses on your problem-solving skills and evaluates your ability to make real-world connections through multi-step problem questions.

Do SAT Math questions get progressively harder?

No, the SAT Math questions do not get progressively harder. Just like the paper and pencil test used to be a mix of easy, medium, and hard questions, the Digital SAT Math section includes a mix of easy, medium, and hard questions. The Digital SAT Math section includes two modules, the first of which includes a mix of questions at varying difficulty levels to get a sense of your ability level. The difficulty level of the second module adjust to how you performed on the first module.

Is SAT Math harder than ACT Math?

The SAT and ACT Math sections are different in various ways. The Digital SAT Math section gives you 70 minutes for 44 questions, whereas the ACT Math section requires 60 questions to be completed in 60 minutes. This means that you get more time per question on SAT Math than you would on the ACT Math section. In addition, the SAT Math section focuses heavily on algebra and data analysis, while the ACT Math section covers a range of topics including trigonometry, advanced algebraic concepts, and modeling. Ultimately, the difficulty of the test depends on your familiarity with the test format, your overall math skills, and your ability to manage time effectively during the test.

Is SAT Math harder than PSAT?

The Math section on the PSAT covers fewer advanced topics and is designed to be a slightly easier version of the SAT. It is generally taken by students during the sophomore or junior year of high school and is often considered a “practice” test for the SAT. However, the PSAT is still challenging. You need to have strong math skills and test taking strategies to score well on it.

Can you skip the Math section of the SAT?

No, you cannot skip the Math section of the SAT, as it makes up 50% of your total SAT score.

How to Calculate Your SAT Math Score

The SAT Math score ranges from 200-800 and is calculated by converting your raw scores to scaled scores. The raw scores from both modules are added together, and then the total raw score is converted to the scaled score of 200-800. Note that this score conversion is based on the SAT Math score chart released by the College Board every year. To understand how scores are calculated and how section scores contribute to your final score, read our Digital SAT scoring guide.

What is the passing score for SAT Math?

The College Board does not mention any passing scores for students. However, for successful college admission, it is good to get more than the average SAT Math score for a particular year.

What is a good SAT score in math?

A score of 700 and above is generally considered a good SAT Math score. However, a good SAT score in math can also be determined by the average SAT Math score of a particular year. If you score above the national average, it may be considered a relatively good score.

What is the highest SAT Math score and how many people get a perfect SAT Math score?

The highest SAT Math score is 800. Getting a perfect score is quite rare. In 2023, only 9% of the total SAT test takers scored between 700᠆800.

What is the average SAT Math score?

The average SAT Math score changes from year to year depending on the total score of all the test takers for a particular year. The average score for the SAT Math section in 2023 was 508.