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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.
| Section | Modules | Question types | Adaptive? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading & Writing | 2 | Short passage multiple choice | Yes |
| Math | 2 | Multiple choice and student-produced response | Yes |
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.