SAT
Math — SAT topics
- 19 topics
- 44 questions on the paper
- 70 minutes
- 2193 practice questions in the app
- Free
The SAT Math section is split into 19 topics, from Linear equations in one variable to Circles. The paper gives it 44 questions in 70 minutes. The app holds 2193 practice questions across these topics.
What the section covers
| Topic | Share of the section | In the app |
|---|---|---|
| Linear equations in one variableSolving linear equations · Linear equation word problems · Number of solutions: none, one, or infinitely many | ≈7% | 151 questions |
| Linear equations in two variablesSlope and intercepts · Forms of a line: slope-intercept, point-slope, standard · Parallel and perpendicular lines · Modeling linear relationships in context | ≈6% | 145 questions |
| Linear functionsInterpreting linear models in context · Graphs, tables, and function notation | ≈11% | 144 questions |
| Systems of two linear equations in two variablesSolving systems algebraically · Number of solutions and graphs of systems · Systems word problems | ≈6% | 88 questions |
| Linear inequalities in one or two variablesSolving linear inequalities · Graphs and solution regions · Systems of inequalities and word problems | ≈4% | 113 questions |
| Equivalent expressionsExponents, radicals, and rational exponents · Operations with polynomials · Factoring · Rational expressions | ≈7% | 146 questions |
| Nonlinear equations and systemsSolving quadratic equations · Number and nature of solutions (discriminant) · Radical, rational, and absolute value equations (extraneous solutions) · Linear-quadratic systems · Isolating a variable of interest | ≈9% | 139 questions |
| Nonlinear functionsQuadratic functions and their graphs · Exponential functions, growth and decay · Polynomial and other nonlinear graphs · Function notation, evaluation, and transformations | ≈15% | 214 questions |
| Ratios, rates, proportional relationships, and unitsRatios and proportions · Rates, including distance, speed, and time · Unit conversion and derived units | ≈4% | 109 questions |
| Percentages | ≈3% | 120 questions |
| One-variable data: distributions and measuresMean and median · Range, spread, and standard deviation · Data displays: frequency tables, histograms, dot plots, box plots | ≈5% | 110 questions |
| Two-variable data: models and scatterplotsScatterplots and line of best fit · Comparing and choosing models (linear vs. exponential growth) | ≈2% | 68 questions |
| Probability and conditional probability | ≈2% | 102 questions |
| Inference from sample statistics and margin of error | ≈1% | 103 questions |
| Evaluating statistical claims | — | 21 questions |
| Area and volumeArea and perimeter of 2-D figures · Volume and surface area of solids · Scale factor effects on length, area, and volume | ≈4% | 110 questions |
| Lines, angles, and trianglesAngles, parallel lines, and transversals · Triangle and polygon angle properties · Congruence and similarity | ≈5% | 100 questions |
| Right triangles and trigonometryPythagorean theorem · Special right triangles · Right triangle trigonometry (sine, cosine, tangent) | ≈5% | 71 questions |
| CirclesCircumference, area, and sectors · Arc length and radian measure · Angles, tangents, and chords (circle theorems) · Circle equations and completing the square · Unit circle trigonometry | ≈4% | 139 questions |
Shares are approximate: the topic mix of the Math questions on real SAT papers.
How it is scored
Counts toward the SAT total score (400–1600). How SAT scores work
Every question is picked for where you are right now, wrong answers come back until they stick, and it all works offline.
Other SAT sections
Harder than the exam: SAT Challenge · Competition-style problems
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