I) and SAT subject 1 exam (commonly known as SAT II). From 2005 to March this year, SAT I has been taking the exam in the mode of 3 hours and 45 minutes, with a total score of 600-
2400 marks, consisting of three parts with 800 marks (mathematics, critical reading and writing). However, this examination system is about to become a thing of the past.
2065438+June 30, 2005 SAT Sponsor College (The College)
Board) released the official guide for the new SAT. Candidates from China will take the new SAT on May 7, 20 16. What changes have been made to the new SAT? How do American universities recognize the results of the new SAT and the old SAT? How should candidates review for the exam?
According to the data provided by the American College Board, in the 20 14-20 15 academic year, 3 1 134 candidates in China took 50,935 SAT tests. The number of SAT exams is rising all over the world. Because the SAT score is an important reference index for undergraduate universities in the United States to enroll students and grant scholarships, and students who apply for American universities can apply for multiple times a year, allowing them to brush or even spell points, so students who apply for American universities generally have to take the SAT twice.
The new SAT takes 3 hours (with 50 minutes of optional composition questions); The exam is divided into three parts: 1. Evidence-based reading and writing, 2. Math, and three. Selected compositions. The total score is 400- 1600, and each part of composition reading, analysis and writing is 2-8 points.
The new SAT always scores.
When the score reaches 65,438+0,600, for the candidates who have taken the SAT before, the University Council will provide the University Admissions Office and other people in need with a comparison table of the old and new scores, without worrying that the scores will not be recognized.
International students take the SAT within two years before entering the university. There are 6 examination times every year (65438+ 10 month, May and June, 65438+ 10 month, 165438+ 10 month, 65438+February). If students are about to enter the university in one year, they must provide SAT scores before the application deadline. University Council
College Board and Khan Institute jointly launched the practice of preparing for the new SAT for free use by candidates around the world.
According to the latest syllabus, seven differences between the old and new SAT are summarized.
1. Answer:
Now students need to use evidence or quote specific paragraphs to support their answers. In the reading part of the exam, after answering some questions, students will be asked to answer the original evidence that points out the answer to the previous question.
2. Vocabulary:
SAT vocabulary will no longer examine unfamiliar words that students have never heard of, but will focus more on common words or their remote meanings that students will use in the future, and vocabulary will become more practical. For example, the more remote meaning of the common word given in the official guide of the new SAT is husband, which means "frugal use".
3. Mathematics:
The new math section will check less math content, but students must know more. Calculators will be cancelled in some parts of the math exam. The new calculator-free test section aims to evaluate students' understanding of mathematical concepts. The new math exam will focus on three aspects: the core knowledge of algebra, the ability to solve problems and analyze data, and the knowledge of preparation for higher mathematics. Emphasize the ability to use basic mathematical skills to solve practical situations and problems.
Reading:
The current SAT test examines articles that students have not read before. In the future, every SAT will examine an American founding document or a major global dialogue triggered by it, such as the Declaration of Independence, the Gettysburg Address or Martin? Lu Se? I have a dream by Kim. The content of the exam involves the author's arguments, wording and argumentation skills.
5. Wrong question:
In the past, students were penalized for doing wrong questions, and they were not penalized for not answering questions. The new grading rules will not deduct points because of students' wrong questions. Candidates are encouraged to answer each question, and only the scores of students who answer correctly are calculated.
6. Composition:
SAT composition used to be compulsory, but now it is optional. In the composition part, students are no longer required to explain their position on a certain issue, but are required to analyze an article in order to write purposefully. The composition score is more detailed, giving 2-8 points from reading, analysis and writing respectively.
7. Digitization:
The SAT used to be just a paper-and-pencil test. From 20 16, the new exam can be printed or tested on the computer.