SAT Math Level 1 Vs Level 2

If you've made your mind to take Math SAT Subject Test for your College admission. And you think Mathematics is a sronger subject for you.
Then, the next thing you might want to decide is Which SAT Math Subject Test to take SAT Math Level 1 or Level 2?

Choosing Between SAT Math Subject Test Level 1 Level 2?

The purpose of choosing the Mathematics Subject Tests is to demonstrate your expertise on the Mathematics Subject to colleges. There’re two types of Mathematics Subject Test – Mathematics Level 1 & Mathematics Level 2. Let’s elucidate how Mathematics Level 1 sets apart from the Mathematics Level 2.

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SAT Mathematics Level 1

This test is one-hour long and you’ve to answer 50 multiple-choice questions in just 60 minutes. The syllabus of Mathematics Level 1 is as follows:

• Number & Operations
• Algebra & Functions
• Geometry & Measurement
• Data Analysis, Statistics, and Probability

*The SAT Mathematics Level 1 is taken by students that are familiar with the three years of college preparatory mathematics including two years of algebra and one year of geometry.

 

SAT Mathematics Level 2

This test is one-hour long and you’ve to answer 50 multiple-choice questions in just 60 minutes. The syllabus of Mathematics Level 2 is as follows:

• Number & Operations
• Algebra & Functions
• Geometry & Measurement
• Data Analysis, Statistics, and Probability

*The SAT Mathematics Level 2 is taken by students who are familiar with the more than three years of college preparatory mathematics, including two years of algebra and one year of geometry, elementary functions (pre-calculus) and trigonometry.

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Is Math 1 Easier Than Math 2?

By far you know that Math 2 covers more advanced topics than Math 1. One might make mistake of taking SAT Math Level 1 lightly, but this is not necessarily true. You can expect more abstract and multi-step problems in SAT Math Level 1 as College Board will test same core math concepts in a variety of ways.

Additionally, you need to take in consideration that there is negative marking for wrong answers. So, Getting one question wrong on Math 1 is enough to knock you from that 800,

• One point is added for each correct answer.
• A fraction of a point is subtracted for wrong answers:
  • 1/4 point is subtracted for five-choice questions.
  • 1/3 point is subtracted for four-choice questions.
  • 1/2 point is subtracted for three-choice questions.
• No points are deducted for unanswered questions.
• If the resulting score is a fraction, it is rounded to the nearest whole number — 1/2 or more is rounded up; less than 1/2 is rounded down.

 

SAT Subject Test Math 1 vs Math 2: Similarities and Differences

To help you picture a clear idea of What's Tested on SAT Math Level 1 & Level 2, we will cover the  Similarities and Differences in the syllabus of SAT Math subject test Level 1 & Level 2.

 

Similar Topics On Both SAT Math 1 and SAT Math 2

 

Numbers and Operations

• Operations: Basic multiplication, division, addition, and subtraction. Remember the proper order of operations!

• Ratio and Proportion: Value comparisons and relationships between value comparisons.

• Complex Numbers: Numerical expressions that include imaginary numbers.

• Counting: How many combinations are possible given certain conditions. For example, if there are eight chairs and eight guests, how many orders could the guests sit in?

• Elementary Number Theory: Properties of integers, factorization, prime factors, etc.

• Matrices: Basic operations with number grids.

• Sequences: Number patterns.

Geometry

• Geometry: the coordinate plane, including questions about lines, parabolas, circles (and circle equations), symmetry, and transformations.

• Three-dimensional: Calculating the surface area and volume of cylinders, cones, pyramids, spheres, and prisms.

• Trigonometry: Right triangles and the Pythagorean theorem as well as basic trig identities such as sine, cosine, and tangent.

Algebra

• Expressions: Mathematical phrases with variables, numbers, and operators (like x+3 or 2x+9y−4). You must know how to factor, expand, and manipulate these expressions.

• Equations: An expression that is set to be equal to something, like x+3=10. You'll need to understand how to solve these. You'll also need to be able to solve systems of equations.

• Inequalities: Expressions set to be greater or less than a value, like x+3<10. You'll need to know how to solve these, and how to solve systems of inequalities.

• Representation and Modeling: Creating equations that model a given scenario. You'll need to know how to create and interpret these.

• Properties of Functions: You'll need to be able to identify the following kinds of functions and understand how they work, how they look when graphed, and how to factor them. You should also know how to identify x– and y-intercepts and any unique characteristics they may have.

  • Linear: Straight-line functions, generally written as f(x)=mx+b or y=mx+b

  • Polynomial: Functions in which variables are elevated to exponential powers. This includes quadratic functions like y=x2+2x+2 as well as functions like y=x5+4x.

  • Rational: Functions in which polynomial expressions appear in the numerator and the denominator of a fraction. For example:y=

    (x2+4)

    (x3+x2+9)

  • Exponential: Functions in which x appears as an exponential power. Here's an example:y=3(x+2)

Data Analysis, Statistics and Probability

• Mean, Median, Mode, Range: Basic properties of data sets.

• Interquartile Range: A measure of a data set variability based on the range between data quartiles 3 and 1.

• Graphs and Plots: Creating and interpreting visual representations of data sets.

• Least Squares Regression (Linear): How closely correlated two variables are, and how much a data set resembles a straight line.

• Probability: Mathematical determinations of how likely a certain outcome is to occur; you'll need to be able to create and interpret these.

 

Difference in Topics of SAT Math 1 and SAT Math 2

SAT Math Level 2 test covers every toppic thats on SAT Math 1 but plane geometry (*Note: plane geometry concepts are addressed on Math 2 via coordinate and 3-D geometry). 

Topics on Math 2 Only

 

Numbers and Operations

• Series: The sum of a sequence.

• Vectors: Geometric objects with size (length) and direction; you'll need to be able to do basic operations with vectors.

Geometry

• Coordinate: Equations and properties of ellipses and hyperbolas in the coordinate plane and polar coordinates.

• Three-Dimensional: Plotting lines and determining distances between points in three dimensions.

• Trigonometry:

  • Radian Measure: An alternative way to measure angles in terms of π. You must know how to convert to and from degrees.

  • Law of Cosines and Law of Sines: Trigonometric formulas that allow you to determine the length of a triangle side when one of the angles and two of the sides are known. You'll need to know the formulas and how to use them.

  • Equations: Know how to identify and solve algebraic equations involving trigonometric identities, like 10=cos(x+8).

  • Double Angle Formulas: Formulas that allow you to find information on an angle twice as large as the given angle measure.

Algebra

• Properties of Functions: You'll need to be able to identify the following kinds of functions and understand how they work, how they look when graphed, and how to factor them. You should also be able to identify x– and y-intercepts and any unique characteristics they might have.

  • Logarithmic: Functions that involve taking the log of a variable. For example: f(x)=log(x)

  • Trigonometric Functions: Graphs of sine, cosine, tangent, etc. For example: f(x)=sin(x)

  • Inverse Trigonometric Functions: Graphs of the inverse of sine, cosine, tangent, and other trig identities. For example: f(x)=arcsin(x) or f(x)=sin-1(x)

  • Periodic: Any function that repeats its values over an interval; trigonometric functions are periodic.

  • Piecewise: A function that is defined by a different equation for different ranges of x.

  • Recursive: A function defined in terms of other functions.

  • Parametric: Equations of curves in which x and y are defined via some third variable, normally t.

    x=cos(t)
    y=sin(t)

    is the equation for the unit circle, a parametric equation.

Data Analysis, Statistics and Probability

• Standard Deviation: How close together or spread out the points of a data set is around the mean.

• Least Squares Regression (quadratic, exponential): How well the points of a data set correspond to a quadratic or exponential shape.

Have You Completed the Related Math Coursework?

The SAT Math Subject Tests are generally a reflection of your high-school level curriculum, so it’s a good idea to take the test soon after you’ve finished the corresponding course in school. This might mean taking a Subject Test or two as early as sophomore or freshman year! 

 

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