What is the new Digital SAT Format?
The Digital SAT Format has evolved to be completely taken digitally, shorter in length (2 hours and 14 minutes), and adaptive modules. The sections that make up the test are divided into two main parts: Reading and Writing, and Math. Each of these parts of the test is further split into two modules. Once the student's performance from module one is known, the difficulty of module two is adapted.
How does Adaptive Testing in the Digital SAT work?
The Digital SAT has adaptive modules, where the difficulty of the second module is based on how well a student performs in the first. If the student answers about two-thirds or more of the questions correctly in Module 1, they will receive a more difficult version in Module 2. If not, they'll receive an easier version.
What are the main benefits of the Digital SAT over the traditional SAT?
The Digital SAT gives students 43% more time per question than the paper-and-pencil SAT and 68% more time than the ACT. It is also faster and more efficient with score reporting, and has increased security. The test also resonates better with online learning environments, which students are experiencing now.
Do students need to take the Digital SAT remotely?
No, although the test is digital, students are required to take the Digital SAT at designated testing centers, not remotely. However, they can use their own approved devices to take the test, as long as they have downloaded the Bluebook app beforehand.
How do adaptive modules affect scoring on the Digital SAT?
The scoring on the Digital SAT depends not only on the number of correct answers but also on the difficulty of the second module. Students who are assigned the more difficult version of Module 2 have the potential for a higher score, while those who receive the easier version will have a different scoring range.