Hey everyone! I've recently taken the SAT, and I'm curious about how the grading process works. Can someone explain the scoring system and its key aspects? Thanks!
Hello! I'm happy to help you understand the SAT grading process. The SAT is divided into two main sections: Evidence-Based Reading & Writing (EBRW) and Math. Each of these sections is scored on a scale of 200 to 800, resulting in a total possible score of 1600. Here's a breakdown of the scoring process:
1. Raw Scores: In the EBRW section, there are two parts: Reading and Writing & Language. Reading has 54 questions, while Writing & Language has 44 questions. Your raw score is calculated as the total number of correct answers in each part. There's no penalty for incorrect answers, so guessing can be beneficial.
In the Math section, there are also two Math modules with a combined total of 44 questions. The raw score for the Math section is calculated similarly - by adding up the number of correct answers.
2. Converting Raw Scores to Test Scores: Each raw score is then converted to a test score on the 10-40 scale for both the Reading and Writing & Language parts. These two test scores are added together, resulting in a combined EBRW test score on the 20-80 scale. For the Math section, the raw score is directly converted to a Math test score also on the 10-40 scale.
3. Section Scores: To get your EBRW section score, multiply the combined EBRW test score by 10. For the Math section score, multiply the Math test score by 20. This process scales both section scores to a range of 200-800 points.
4. Total Score: Finally, add your EBRW section score to your Math section score to get your total SAT score, which ranges from 400 to 1600 points.
It's important to note that the raw-to-test-score conversion process can vary slightly for each test administration due to a process called equating. Equating adjusts the scores to account for any differences in difficulty between test forms, ensuring that scores are comparable across test dates.
Now that you understand the SAT grading process, you can better interpret your SAT scores when you receive them. Good luck!
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