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Digital SAT — Reading, Writing & Math

Digital SAT PrepReading, Writing & Math · Online worldwide · Barcelona

A single programme for both sections — not generic test tricks. We align practice to your target band, fix recurring error patterns, and train Module 2 pathways so difficulty shifts on test day never derail you. AP Calculus / AP Physics available for US-pathway students who want adjacent support.

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Our Approach

How we help you raise your Digital SAT score

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Diagnostic and target band

We start from a full-length or official-style diagnostic across Reading & Writing and Math, then set a realistic band goal from your timeline — weekly volume follows from that gap, not from generic worksheets.

Section-specific coaching

Reading/evidence, conventions, and math domains are coached with different drills. Weak types get repetition until they are stable, then we mix them under full-section timing.

Adaptive module readiness

We simulate harder Module 2 lanes in practice so the real test’s step-up in difficulty does not reset your pacing or confidence.

Review that sticks

Every timed block ends with an error log: what happened, why, and the one fix for next time — so practice weeks compound instead of repeating the same mistakes.

What we cover

What You'll Learn

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Reading & evidence

Information and ideas, craft and structure, and command-of-evidence items — short passages with tight timing. We train recognition of stem traps and wrong-answer archetypes without over-reading.

Open textbook and notes for focused exam preparation

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Writing conventions

Boundaries, transitions, rhetoric, and precision under pressure. You learn a repeatable scan line so grammar and style items stay fast without guesswork.

Charts and data on a screen for tracking practice performance

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Math domains

Algebra, advanced math, problem-solving & data, geometry and trigonometry — matched to official-style stems. Weak domains are sequenced before full-length practice so timed sets reflect real gains.

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Desmos as a tool

The built-in graphing calculator is on for every Math question. We teach when to graph, when to substitute, and when mental structure beats button noise — fewer silly errors, cleaner algebra.

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Two-stage adaptation

Module 1 performance sets the difficulty lane for Module 2 in both sections. We rehearse both “confidence” and “stretch” lanes so harder second modules feel familiar, not chaotic.

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Test-day execution

Check-in routine, flagging discipline, and pacing anchors per module — so your reported score tracks the level you showed in practice, not a bad hour’s noise.

How the test works

Digital SAT: structure, timing, and scoring

The exam runs in the College Board Bluebook app: two scored sections (Reading & Writing, then Math), each split into two equal-length modules. Total time is a little over two hours, plus a short break between sections when allowed by your test centre.

Delivery

College Board Bluebook app

Scored time

2h 14m across both sections

Layout

Two sections · two modules each

Scale

400–1600 composite

Reading & Writing

One blended section — short texts on screen, one question at a time.

Module 1

Questions: 27
Time: 32min

Module 2

Questions: 27
Time: 32min

Difficulty follows Module 1 (multistage adaptive).

On the test

Craft and structure, information and ideas, conventions, and rhetorical synthesis — not a separate hand-written essay paper.
Every question is multiple choice with four options.
Pacing is tight: evidence discipline and grammar instincts matter as much as comprehension.

With us: We isolate weak item types, then fuse them under full-section timing so Module 2 pressure feels rehearsed, not new.

Math

Algebra through selected trigonometry — calculator-forward, with some typed answers.

Module 1

Questions: 22
Time: 35min

Module 2

Questions: 22
Time: 35min

Adaptive from Module 1; harder routes lift the score ceiling.

On the test

Domains: algebra, advanced math, problem-solving and data analysis, geometry and trigonometry.
Mix of multiple choice and student-produced responses (fractions/decimals as directed).
Desmos graphing calculator on-screen for every item; centre rules govern scratch paper.

With us: We train when to graph, when to substitute, and when structure beats button noise — fewer slips, cleaner algebra.

After the sitting

Scores, reports, and retest logic

Numbers on your report follow College Board rules. We use that structure so practice weeks line up with what universities actually see.

Composite & sections

Reading & Writing and Math each score 200–800. Your total is the sum — 400–1600. Both sections count equally toward the headline number parents and universities see first.

Why two students differ

Scores come from the adaptive item set you actually saw — not a simple raw count. Two students with similar accuracy can still differ if Module 2 served a different difficulty mix.

Reports & retests

Official timing and detail land in your College Board student report. For retests, we use error logs from timed practice so a second sitting is a decision, not a guess — usually with at least one full rehearsal per week in the final month.

This page summarises the current Digital SAT pattern for planning and tutoring. Your official appointment confirmation and College Board account always govern check-in, device rules, and any accommodation specifics.

SAT Math Scope

Curriculum Outline We Teach From

This curriculum is synthesized from the **SAT Math Orange Book (2021)** structure and the **4S Academy Lecture Series**, representing the most detailed topical breakdown for Digital SAT preparation.

I. Heart of Algebra

Focus: Linear equations, systems, and their applications.

Chapter 1: The Language and Tools of Algebra
- 1-1 Variables and Expressions
- 1-2 Exponents and Order of Operations
- 1-3 Simplifying Algebraic Expressions
- 1-4 Rational, Irrational, and Decimal Sets
Chapter 2: Solving Linear Equations
- 2-1 Writing Equations
- 2-2 Solving Multi-Step Equations
- 2-3 Equations with Variables on Both Sides
- 2-4 Equations with No Solution and Identity
- 2-5 Solving for a Specific Variable (Literal Equations)
Chapter 3: Functions and Linear Equations
- 3-1 Relations and Functions
- 3-2 Rate of Change and Slope
- 3-3 Slope-Intercept Form and Point-Slope Form
- 3-4 Parallel and Perpendicular Lines
- 3-5 Solving Systems of Linear Equations (Substitution & Elimination)
- 3-6 Absolute Value Equations
Chapter 4: Linear Inequalities and Graphs
- 4-1 Solving Inequalities
- 4-2 Compound and Absolute Value Inequalities
- 4-3 Graphing Inequalities in Two Variables
- 4-4 Graphing Systems of Inequalities
Chapter 5: Word Problems in Real-Life Situations
- 5-1 Solving Word Problems Using Linear Models
- 5-2 Solving Word Problems with Equations
- 5-3 Solving Word Problems Using Systems of Equations
- 5-4 Solving Word Problems Using Inequalities

II. Problem Solving and Data Analysis

Focus: Statistics, probability, and proportional reasoning.

Chapter 6: Ratios, Rates, and Proportions
- 6-1 Ratios and Rates
- 6-2 Proportions and Unit Conversions
- 6-3 Ratio, Rate, and Proportion Word Problems
Chapter 7: Percents
- 7-1 Percent of Change (Increase/Decrease)
- 7-2 Percents and Equations
- 7-3 Percent Word Problems
Chapter 8: Statistics
- 8-1 Mean, Median, Mode, and Range
- 8-2 Standard Deviation and Spread
- 8-3 Graphical Displays (Dot Plots, Histograms, Box Plots)
- 8-4 Scatter Plots and Line of Best Fit
- 8-5 Populations, Samples, and Random Selection
Chapter 9: Categorical Data and Probability
- 9-1 Permutations and Combinations
- 9-2 Rules of Probability
- 9-3 Categorical Data and Conditional Probabilities (Two-Way Tables)

III. Passport to Advanced Math

Focus: Non-linear functions, quadratics, and complex algebra.

Chapter 10: Law of Exponents and Polynomials
- 10-1 Laws of Exponents and Scientific Notation
- 10-2 Adding, Subtracting, Multiplying, and Dividing Polynomials
- 10-3 FOIL Method and Special Products
- 10-4 Prime Factorization, GCF, and LCM
- 10-5 Factoring Using the Distributive Property
Chapter 11: Quadratic Functions
- 11-1 Graphs of Quadratic Equations (Standard, Vertex, Factored)
- 11-2 Factoring Trinomials
- 11-3 Factoring Differences of Squares and Perfect Square Trinomials
- 11-4 Solving Quadratic Equations by Completing the Square
- 11-5 Quadratic Formula and the Discriminant
- 11-6 Solving Systems Consisting of Linear and Quadratic Equations
Chapter 12: Composition, Recursion, and Exponential Functions
- 12-1 Composition of Functions
- 12-2 Recursive Formulae
- 12-3 Exponential Functions and Graphs
- 12-4 Exponential Growth and Decay (Compound Interest)
Chapter 13: Polynomial and Radical Functions
- 13-1 Polynomial Functions and Their Graphs
- 13-2 Remainder Theorem and Factor Theorem
- 13-3 Radical Expressions
- 13-4 Solving Radical Equations (Extraneous Solutions)
- 13-5 Complex Numbers and Operations
Chapter 14: Rational Expressions
- 14-1 Simplifying Rational Expressions
- 14-2 Solving Rational Equations
- 14-3 Direct, Inverse, and Joint Variation
- 14-4 Word Problems Using Rational Equations
Chapter 15: Trigonometric Functions
- 15-1 Trigonometric Ratios of Acute Angles (SOH CAH TOA)
- 15-2 The Radian Measure of an Angle
- 15-3 Trigonometric Functions of General Angles and the Unit Circle

IV. Additional Topics (Geometry & Trig)

Focus: Shapes, angles, and spatial reasoning.

Chapter 16: Lines and Angles
- 16-1 Lines, Segments, and Rays
- 16-2 Angles and Transversals
- 16-3 Parallel and Perpendicular Properties
Chapter 17: Triangles
- 17-1 Angles of a Triangle (Sum Theorem)
- 17-2 Pythagorean Theorem and Special Right Triangles (30-60-90, 45-45-90)
- 17-3 Similar Triangles and Proportional Parts
- 17-4 Area of a Triangle
Chapter 18: Polygons
- 18-1 Parallelograms and Rhombuses
- 18-2 Rectangles, Squares, and Trapezoids
- 18-3 Regular Polygons and Exterior Angles
Chapter 19: Circles
- 19-1 Arcs, Angles, and Tangents
- 19-2 Arc Lengths and Areas of Sectors
- 19-3 Inscribed Angles
- 19-4 Arcs and Chords
- 19-5 Equations of Circles in the xy-Plane
Chapter 20: Surface Areas and Volumes
- 20-1 Prisms and Cubes
- 20-2 Cylinders and Spheres
- 20-3 Pyramids and Cones
Chapter 21: Advanced Strategies & "Wormholes"
- 21-1 Advanced Substitution & Plugging In
- 21-2 Speed Tactics for the Digital SAT
- 21-3 Desmos Calculator Mastery

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