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8 Practice Tests for the SAT 2017 CoverTitle PageCopyrightPractice Makes PerfectSAT Practice Test 1 Answer SheetReading TestWriting and Language TestMath Test: No-Calculator SectionMath

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8 Practice Tests for the SAT 2017

CoverTitle PageCopyrightPractice Makes PerfectSAT Practice Test 1

Answer SheetReading TestWriting and Language TestMath Test: No-Calculator SectionMath Test: Calculator SectionEssay Test

Reading Test: Answer KeyWriting and Language Test: Answer KeyMath Test: No-Calculator Section: Answer KeyMath Test: Calculator Section: Answer KeyReading Test: Answers and ExplanationsWriting and Language Test: Answers and ExplanationsMath Test: No-Calculator Section: Answers and

ExplanationsMath Test: Calculator Section: Answers and

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ExplanationsMath Test: Calculator Section: Answers andExplanations

Essay Test: Answers and ExplanationsSAT Practice Test 3

Reading Test: Answer KeyWriting and Language Test: Answer KeyMath Test: No-Calculator Section: Answer Key

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Answer SheetReading TestWriting and Language Test

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ExplanationsMath Test: Calculator Section: Answers and

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Reading Test: Answer KeyWriting and Language Test: Answer KeyMath Test: No-Calculator Section: Answer Key

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ExplanationsEssay Test: Answers and Explanations

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Do not be scared of the SAT Why? Because we know what’s onthe exam, and we know exactly how you should prepare for it.Kaplan has been teaching kids how to succeed on the SAT for

more than 75 years—longer than anyone else, period

This book contains 8 practice exams that mirror the SAT you willface on Test Day—more SAT practice than can be found betweenthe covers of any other book Practice is one of the keys to

mastery, and these 8 exams give you plenty of practice to assessyour strengths and weaknesses before you take the real thing

Just as important as taking practice tests is understanding why yougot a question right or wrong when you’re done The detailed

answers and explanations that follow each practice test tell youthe correct answers and explain how to get there

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This book is filled with over 1,200 practice questions to help youmaster the SAT Follow these steps to get the most out of these 8practice tests:

Read about the SAT structure in the next section This way,you’ll know what to expect—not only as you work through thebook but, more importantly, on Test Day

1

Begin your practice! Buying this book has given you an

advantage—after you’ve worked your way through the exams,the format and timing of the SAT will be second nature to you.All you will have to concentrate on is improving your skills inthe areas that need work

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3 Assess your strengths and weaknesses After you finish eachtest, carefully read the detailed explanations—pay attention tothe questions you got wrong, but don’t forget to read about the4

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Watch your scores improve! After you’ve made your way

halfway through the book, compare your scores on Test 1 andTest 4 You’ve made progress, haven’t you? See if your

strengths and weaknesses have changed Then work your waythrough the remaining tests, building skills and SAT

competency along the way

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After making your way through these steps, we guarantee that youwill have the test expertise and improved skills to tackle the SATwith confidence

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3,250 words total from 4 single passages and 1 paired set; 500-750 words per passage or paired set drawing from U.S and World

Literature, History/Social

65 minutes

52 multiple- choice questions (10-11 per passage or

The SAT is 3 hours long, and 3 hours and 50 minutes if you takethe optional Essay It’s primarily a multiple-choice exam, with anoptional written essay and some grid-in math questions as theexceptions It’s divided into five sections: one Evidence-BasedReading, one Writing & Language, one Math with a calculator,one Math without a calculator, and one optional Essay

Here is a breakdown of the test:

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passages will include one or two informational graphics.

set)

Writing and Language Test

1,700 words total from 4 passages of 400-450 words each, drawing from Careers, History/Social Studies, Humanities, or Science 1-2 passages will be

Argumentative, 1-2 passages will be

Informative/Explanatory, and

1 passage will be a Nonfiction Narrative.

35 minutes

44 multiple- choice questions (11

questions per

passage)

Math Calculator

Section

Questions are drawn from the Heart of Algebra, Problem Solving and Data Analysis, Passport to Advanced Math, and Additional Topics in Math content areas

55 minutes

30 multiple- choice questions + 6

produced response

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student-+ 2 extended- thinking questions

= 38 total questions

Calculator Section

No-Questions draw from the Heart of Algebra, Passport to Advanced Math, and

Additional Topics in Math content areas No Problem Solving or Data Analysis questions.

25 minutes

15 multiple- choice questions + 5

produced response questions

student-= 20 total questions

minutes

1 prompt You will be asked to analyze

a 650-750 word document and draft an essay This essay question tests reading,

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and requires you to analyze a source document and explain how the author builds an argument.

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You gain one point for every question you answer correctly; youlose no points for answering a question wrong OR for leaving aquestion blank This means you should ALWAYS answer

EVERY question on the SAT—even if you have to guess

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As a general rule, it’s important to get one SAT score under yourbelt by the end of your junior year This way, you know whereyou stand as you plan your college choices Plus, it’s likely thatyou’ll improve your score by taking the exam again, because itwill be familiar to you

The SAT is administered on select Saturdays during the schoolyear Sunday testing is available for students who cannot take theSaturday test because of religious observances The SAT exam isoffered in January, March, May, June, October, November, andDecember of each year Check the official College Board website

at www.collegeboard.com for the most up-to-date test dates

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Check the College Board website at www.collegeboard.com

for complete information about registering for the SAT Here aresome important highlights:

To register for the SAT by mail, you’ll need to get an SATPaper Registration Guide from your high school guidance

counselor

You can register online at

http://sat.collegeboard.com/register Important: Not all

students are eligible to register online, so read the instructionsand requirements carefully

Register early to secure the time you want at the test center ofyour choice and to avoid late registration fees

Students with disabilities can go to

disabilities to read about how to apply for accommodations

http://student.collegeboard.org/services-for-students-with-or call (609) 771-7137 (TTY: (609) 882-4118) for more

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essay will be close to the current SAT fee of $52.50 in the

United States This price includes reports for you, your highschool, and up to four colleges and scholarship programs To

get the most up-to-date information, please check https://sat.collegeboard.org/register/us-services-fees

You will receive an admission ticket at least a week before thetest The ticket confirms your registration on a specified date,

at a specified test center Make sure to bring this, along withproper identification, to the test center Some acceptable forms

of identification include photo IDs such as a driver’s license, aschool identification card, or a valid passport (Unacceptableforms of identification include a Social Security card, creditcard, or birth certificate.)

Your SAT scores will be available online approximately threeweeks after the test There will be a scoring delay, however, forthe first administration of the SAT in March 2016

Remember to check with the College Board for all the latest

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Finally, bookmark the College Board’s website:

www.collegeboard.com

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Score Reading Analysis Writing

4 demonstrates

thorough comprehension

of the source text

shows an understanding

of the text’s central idea(s) and most important details and how they interrelate

is free of errors

of fact or interpretation with regard to the text

offers an insightful

analysis of the source text

and demonstrates a

sophisticated understanding of the

analytical task offers a thorough, well- considered evaluation of the author’s use of

evidence, reasoning, and/or stylistic and persuasive elements, and/or feature(s) of the student’s own choosing contains relevant,

sufficient, and strategically chosen support for claim(s) or

is cohesive and demonstrates a highly

effective use and command of language

includes a precise central claim includes a skillful introduction and conclusion;

demonstrates a deliberate and highly effective progression of ideas both within

paragraphs and throughout the essay has a wide variety of sentence structures; demonstrates a

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evidence those features of the text

that are most relevant to addressing the task

maintains a formal style and objective tone

shows a strong command of the conventions of standard written English and is free or virtually free of errors

demonstrates

effective comprehension

of the source text

of the text’s central idea(s) and important details

is free of substantive

is mostly cohesive and demonstrates effective

use and control of

language includes a central claim

or implicit controlling idea

includes an effective introduction and conclusion;

demonstrates a clear progression of ideas both within paragraphs

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and interpretation with regard to the text

makes appropriate use

of textual evidence

focuses primarily on those features of the text that are most relevant to addressing the task

essay has variety in sentence structures; demonstrates some precise word choice; maintains a formal style and objective tone shows a good control of the conventions of standard written English and is free of significant errors that detract from the quality

of writing

demonstrates

some comprehension

of the source text

demonstrates little or

no cohesion and limited skill in the use

and control of language may lack a clear central claim or controlling idea or may deviate

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central idea(s) but not of important details may contain errors of fact and/or

interpretation with regard to the text

makes limited and/or

haphazard use

of textual evidence

and/or stylistic and persuasive elements, and/or feature(s) of the student’s own choosing, but merely asserts rather than explains their

importance one or more aspects of analysis are unwarranted based on the text

contains little or not support for claim(s) or point(s) made

may lack a clear focus on those features of the text that are most relevant to addressing the task

may include an ineffective introduction and/or conclusion; may demonstrate some progression of ideas within paragraphs but not throughout

has limited variety in sentence structures; sentence structures may

be repetitive;

demonstrates general or vague word choice; word choice may be repetitive; may deviate noticeably from a formal style and objective tone shows a limited control

of the conventions of standard written English and contains

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and may impede understanding

demonstrates

little or no comprehension

of the source text

fails to show an understanding

of the text’s central idea(s), and may

include only details without reference to central idea(s) may contain numerous errors

of fact and/or interpretation with regard to

of the author’s use of evidence, reasoning, and/or stylistic and persuasive elements, and/or feature(s) of the student’s own choosing numerous aspects of analysis are unwarranted based on the text

contains little or no support for claim(s) or

demonstrates little or

no cohesion and inadequate skill in the

use and control of language

may lack a clear central claim or controlling idea

lacks a recognizable introduction and conclusion; does not have a discernible progression of ideas lacks variety in sentence structures; sentence structures may

be repetitive;

demonstrates general and vague word choice;

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no use of textual evidence

is largely irrelevant may not focus on features

of the text that are relevant to addressing the task

offers no discernible analysis (e.g., is largely or exclusively summary)

poor or inaccurate; may lack a formal style and objective tone

shows a weak control of the conventions of

standard written English and may contain numerous errors that undermine the quality of writing

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ScaledScore

For each subject area in the practice test, convert your raw score,

or the number of questions you answered correctly, to a scaledscore using the table below To get your raw score for Evidence-Based Reading & Writing, add the total number of Reading

questions you answered correctly to the total number of Writingquestions you answered correctly; for Math, add the number ofquestions you answered correctly for the Math—No Calculatorand Math—Calculator sections

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