Jump to content

Menu

SAT Math section vs Math Subject Test ...what's the difference


Recommended Posts

Title says it all. How does the math subject test differ from the math portion of the combined reading, writing, math test? 

 

My 16 year old is taking  the math and physics subject tests in June.   Just looking for some insight to someone who's taken it recently. 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Which Math subject test?  1 or 2?  The Math 1 tests concepts roughly through Algebra II and the Math 2 tests concepts through PreCalc and trigonometry.  The curve is more generous on the Math 2 than on the Math 1, however. I would say the Math 1 would be closer in topic coverage to the regular SAT math sections than the Math 2, simply because of the more advanced topics on the Math 2.  One basic difference is that a calculator can be used for the entire math subject test, while it is prohibited during some portions of the regular SAT math.  

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

 Share

×
×
  • Create New...