SAT Syllabus

SAT Paper contains 3 major sections-Mathematics, Critical Reasoning and Writing. Let us see the main topics to be covered under each section

Mathematics:

• Basic Mathematics
  • Number and operations
  • Roots and Exponents
  • Ratio and proportions
  • Fractions
  • Sets
  • Percents
  • Probability and data analysis
• Algebra
  • Inequalities
  • Simultaneous Equations
  • Radicals and Exponentials
  • Functions
• Geometry
  • Coordinate geometry
  • Functions and graphs

Critical Reasoning:

• Vocabulary
• Critical reading and sentence-level reading

Writing:

Essay Writing : This section is general essay writing for 25 minutes, which tests the students ability to describe a point of view. There is no finite syllabus in this area.

Grammar related questions: This tests the understanding of grammar and usage of words. Typical questions would be to find errors in a sentence, sentence corrections, improving paragraphs.

List of Useful Books:

• Cracking SAT, 2013 Edition by Princeton Review
• Essential SAT Vocabulary by Princeton Review
• Barron’s SAT by Ira K. Wolf
• Kaplan 12 Practice tests for SAT by Kaplan
• The official SAT study guide by The College Board

SAT study plan helps you to organize your prep. The link is here