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    Digital SAT Format Chart

    The Digital SAT format is module-based and adaptive. This chart summarizes the structure students need to understand before practice tests.

    Format overview

    Both sections use Module 1 to determine whether Module 2 is easier or harder.

    SectionModulesQuestion typesAdaptive?
    Reading & Writing2Short passage multiple choiceYes
    Math2Multiple choice and student-produced responseYes

    What changed from the paper SAT

    The Digital SAT is shorter, uses short reading passages, allows Desmos throughout Math, and adapts by section.

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    FAQs

    Is the Digital SAT adaptive?

    Yes. Reading & Writing and Math each use section-level adaptivity based on Module 1 performance.

    Does the Digital SAT still have long reading passages?

    No. Reading & Writing uses short passages with one question each.

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