How Adaptive Testing Works on the Digital SAT
Everything you need to know about section-level adaptivity on the Digital SAT — what triggers the hard Module 2, and how to aim for it strategically.
What 'Section-Level Adaptive' Means
The Digital SAT is not question-level adaptive like the GRE. Your performance inside Module 1 is evaluated as a whole, and that score determines whether Module 2 is easier or harder.
Within Module 1, every student sees a mix of easy, medium, and hard questions. You can navigate freely, flag items, and change answers.
How to Aim for the Hard Module 2
Treat Module 1 as critical. Your Module 1 accuracy is the single biggest lever on your final score — missing even a few extra questions can drop you into the easy Module 2 and cap your section score near 600.
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