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The SAT Subject Test in Mathematics Level 2 (formerly known as Math II or Math IIC (the "C" representing the use of a calculator) is the name of a one-hour multiple choice test of which 10%-14% is numbers and operations, 48%-52% algebra, , 28%-32% is geometry (4%-6% three-dimensional and 10%-14% coordinate), 12%-16% is trigonometry, 6%-10% is statistics (probability, permutations, combinations) and a few miscellanous topics (logic and proof, number theory, sequences, and limits).

Format

The test has 50 multiple choice questions that are to be answered in one hour.Cite error: A <ref> tag is missing the closing </ref> (see the help page).cite web |url=http://www.collegeboard.com/prod_downloads/prof/counselors/tests/sat/2006-07-SAT-subject-tests-preparation-booklet.pdf |title=SAT Subject Tests Preparation Booklet |accessdate=July 2, 2007 |format=PDF |publisher=The College Board |pages=17–22 }}</ref> All questions have five answer choices. Students receive 1 point for every correct answer, lose ¼ of a point for each incorrect answer, and receive 0 points for questions left blank.

The questions cover a broad range of topics. Approximately 10-14% of questions focus on Numbers and Operations, 48-52% focus on Algebra and functions, 28-32% focus on Geometry (coordinate, three-dimensional, and trigonometry, plane geometry is not directly tested), and 6-10% focus on Data analysis, Statistics, and probability.[1]

Calculator Use

The College Board states that a calculator "may be useful or necessary" for about 55-60% of the questions on the test. The College Board also encourages the use of a graphing calculator over a scientific calculator.[2] It also says that this test was "developed with the expectation that most students are using graphing calculators."[3]

Students are not permitted to use calculators on the Mathematics Level Two test that have a QWERTY format keyboard, that require an electrical outlet, that make noise, use paper tape, that have non-traditional methods of input (such as a stylus), or those that are part of a communication device (such as PDA's, laptops, or cell phones).[3]

Preparation

The College Board suggests as preparation for the test four years of mathematics, including two years of algebra, one year of geometry, and one year of either precalculus or trigonometry.[1]

Scoring

For each of the 50 multiple choice questions, students receive 1 point for every correct answer, lose ¼ of a point for each incorrect answer, and receive 0 points for questions left blank. This creates a raw score, which is then converted into a scaled score. The conversion between these numbers varies depending on the difficulty of a particular test administration. The scaled score is the only score reported to either students or colleges, and ranges from 200 to 800, with 800 being the best possible score. The standard deviation of the test scores in 2006 was 105.[4]

Ten percent of the 2006 College-Bound Seniors taking the test received a perfect score of 800. The mean score was 644.[4]

References

  1. ^ a b Cite error: The named reference SATprep was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. ^ "SAT Subject Test in Mathematics Level 2". The College Board. Retrieved July 2, 2007.
  3. ^ a b "SAT Calculator Policy". The College Board. Retrieved July 2, 2007.
  4. ^ a b "SAT Subject Test Percentile Ranks" (PDF). The College Board. Retrieved July 2, 2007.

See also

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