SAT 2016 exam pattern undergoes changes to benefit all. Here's How!!!
Scholastic Aptitude Test conducted by College Board for admissions in SAT programmes has always been the major objective of the students who want to study abroad.
The new pattern of SAT 2016 exam pattern will help in a better assessment of the aptitude of the candidates in terms of their critical thinking, problem solving and data analysis skills. SAT has introduced changes in the examination pattern 2016 in their structure, timings, scores and blueprint. This year SAT exam pattern has come up with new features such as optional essay writing, fewer multiple choice questions and no negative marking for incorrect answers.
Please find below the following changes in the SAT 2016 examination pattern:-
1) Marking Sceme
| SAT 2015 (Old Pattern) | SAT 2016 (New Pattern) |
| 0.25 mark is deducted on every incorrect answer. | No negative marking on incorrect answers. |
| Total Marks=2400 | Total Marks=1600 |
| Maths-800 | Maths-800 |
| Reading-800 | Evidence based reading & writing-800 |
| Writing-800 | Sub-Marks are available. |
| Optional Essay can be scored separately. |
2) Structure of Questions
| SAT 2015 (Old Pattern) | SAT 2016 (New Pattern) |
| Critical reading questions-3 of 25 minutes each. | Evidence based reading and writing question-1 |
| Maths Questions-3 of 25 minutes each. | – Reading Section-65 minutes. |
| Writing Questions-3 of 25 minutes each. | – Language & Writing Section-35 Minutes. |
| Essay Question-1 of 25 minutes. | Maths Question-1 |
| Experimental Question-1 | – 1 Section with Calculator-55 Minutes. |
| Multiple choice Questions-5 Choices | – 1 Section without Calculator-25 Minutes. |
3) Timings
| SAT 2015 (Old Pattern) | SAT 2016 (New Pattern) |
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3 hours and 45 Minutes are allotted to the students to complete the examination. |
3 hours and 50 Minutes are allotted along with an optional essay to complete the examination. |
4) Administration
| SAT 2015 (Old Pattern) | SAT 2016 (New Pattern) |
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Print available with details related to content and skills. |
Digital version is available with less number of questions. Details are related to content & skills. |
5) Essay
| SAT 2015 (Old Pattern) | SAT 2016 (New Pattern) |
| The essay is mandatory. |
The essay is optional and can be written in 650-700 words. |
| Time taken – 25 Minutes. | Time Taken -50 Minutes. |
6) Maths
| SAT 2015 (Old Pattern) | SAT 2016 (New Pattern) |
| Tests the computational skills. |
Tests the problem solving skills, data analysis skills, algebraic skills and advanced maths |
| Calculators allowed for all mathematical questions. |
Real life incident problem solving questions accompanied by informational graphics. |
| Multiple choice questions. | Calculator is allowed for only 37 questions. |
| Grid-in-questions. | Multiple choice questions. |
| Grid-in-questions with 1 enhanced grid-in question. |
Testprepkart SAT experts think that change in SAT exam pattern (2016) is a good move and is a welcome measure from students point of view. This is a time saver. Thousands of students from Middle East countries write SAT I (General Test) and SAT II (Subject Test) every year.
For the upcoming batches Testprepkart has decided to make changes as per the new pattern of SAT. So far, thousands of students from Middle East have been benefitted by Testprepkart Coaching for SAT In UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait, Hongkong, Berut, Singapore, China, and India.
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