SAT Exam Syllabus 2025: Exam Pattern, Section-wise Topics & Weightage, Preparation Tips.

• Updated on Aug 07, 2025 by Santana Banerjee

The SAT Exam Syllabus 2025 contains two main sections: Reading & Writing, and Math. The Reading & Writing section is divided into key domains such as Information and Ideas, Craft and Structure, Expression of Ideas, and Standard English Conventions. This section assesses reasoning, reading, comprehension and written skills of candidates. Accordingly, the Math section of the SAT Exam 2025 evaluates candidates' abilities to create linear equations, knowledge in advanced maths, problem solving and data analysis. This part includes Algebra, Advanced Math, Problem-solving and Data Analysis, and Geometry and Trigonometry. Among these, Algebra and Advanced Math and Craft and Structure represent the highest percentage of questions in Maths and Reading & Writing sections, respectively.

Table of Contents

SAT Exam Syllabus 2025: Key Highlights
SAT Exam Pattern 2025
Section-wise SAT Exam Syllabus 2025
Which Skills Are Assessed In The SAT Exam 2025?
SAT Preparation Tips 2025
SAT Exam Syllabus 2025 FAQs

SAT Exam Syllabus 2025: Key Highlights

The Reading & Writing section of the SAT Syllabus contains short reading passages and a single multiple-choice question. Accordingly, the Maths section consists of topics like Algebra, Advanced Math, Problem-solving, and Geometry.

Sections	Domains	Number of Questions
Reading & Writing	Information and Ideas	14
	Craft and Structure	15
	Expression of Ideas	11
	Standard English Conventions	14
Maths	Algebra	13-15
	Advanced Math	13-15
	Problem-solving and Data Analysis	5-7
	Geometry and Trigonometry	5-7

SAT Exam Pattern 2025

The SAT Test is divided into two modules, and each module includes questions from all four domains. Check the table below to understand the test format, duration, total questions, and question types of the SAT Exam 2025.

Particulars	SAT Reading & Writing Section	SAT Maths Section
Test Format	1st module: 25 operational questions 2 pretest questions 2nd module: 25 operational questions 2 pretest questions	1st module: 20 operational questions 2 pretest questions 2nd module: 20 operational questions 2 pretest questions
Duration	1st module & 2nd module: 32 minutes each	1st module & 2nd module: 35 minutes each
Total questions	54	44
Total time allocated	64 minutes	70 minutes
Score range	400-1600
SAT question type	MCQs with four options	MCQ (75%) and student-produced response (SPR) (25%)
SAT Topics	Literature, History/Social Studies, Humanities and Science	Science, Social Science and real-world related topics

Section-wise SAT Exam Syllabus 2025

As per the SAT Exam Syllabus 2025, the Reading & Writing section consists of topics like Craft and Structure, Information and Ideas, and Standard English Conventions. This section has a total of 56 multiple-choice questions with four answer options. The Maths section contains topics such as Linear functions, Equivalent expressions, Ratios, rates, proportional relationships, and units, Percentages, Two-variable data: models and scatterplots and Probability and conditional probability. Refer to the table below to know about the section-wise SAT Exam Syllabus 2025.

SAT Sections	SAT Testing Areas	Skill / Knowledge Testing Areas	Weightage & Question Distribution
SAT Reading & Writing	Craft and structure	Words in Context	Weightage: 28% Questions: 13-15
		Text Structure and Purpose
		Cross-Text Connections
	Information and Ideas	Central Ideas and Details	Weightage: 26% Questions: 12-14
	Information and Ideas	Command of Evidence-based on Textual and Quantitative Inferences	Weightage: 26% Questions: 12-14
	Standard English Conventions	Boundaries	Weightage: 26% Questions: 11-15
	Standard English Conventions	Form, Structure, and Sense	Weightage: 26% Questions: 11-15
	Expression of Ideas	Rhetorical Synthesis Transitions	Weightage: 20% Questions: 8-12
SAT Maths	Algebra	Linear equations in one variable Linear equations in two variables Linear functions Systems of two linear equations in two variables Linear inequalities in one or two variables	Weightage: 35% Questions: 13-15
	Advanced Math	Equivalent expressions Nonlinear equations in one variable Systems of equations in two variables Nonlinear functions	Weightage: 35% Questions: 13-15
	Problem-solving and Data Analysis	Ratios, rates, proportional relationships, and units Percentages One-variable data: distributions and measures of centre and spread Two-variable data: models and scatterplots Probability and conditional probability Inference from sample statistics and margin of error Evaluating statistical claims: observational studies and Experiments	Weightage: 15% Questions: 5-7
	Geometry and Trigonometry	Area and volume formulae Lines, angles, and triangles Right triangles and trigonometry Circles	Weightage: 15% Questions: 5-7

Which Skills Are Assessed In The SAT Exam 2025?

The Reading & Writing section of the SAT Exam 2025 generally evaluates candidates' reasoning, reading, comprehension and written skills. In contrast, the Maths section tests candidates' abilities to create linear equations, knowledge in advanced maths, problem solving and data analysis. Check below to know what skills are assessed in detail:

Testing Areas	Skills Assessed
Information and Ideas	Measures comprehension, analysis, and reasoning skills and knowledge, and the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, and integrate information and ideas from texts and informational graphics (tables, bar graphs, and line graphs).
Craft and Structure	Measures the comprehension, vocabulary, analysis, synthesis, and reasoning skills and knowledge needed to understand and use high-utility words and phrases in context, evaluate texts rhetorically, and make connections between topically related texts.
Expression of Ideas	Measures the ability to revise texts to improve the effectiveness of written expression and to meet specific rhetorical goals.
Standard English Conventions	Measures the ability to edit text to conform to core conventions of Standard English sentence structure, usage, and punctuation.
Algebra	Algebra measures the ability to analyse, fluently solve, and create linear equations and inequalities, as well as analyse and fluently solve equations and systems of equations using multiple techniques.
Advanced Math	The Advanced Math area measures skills and knowledge of more advanced math courses, such as absolute value, quadratic, exponential, polynomial, rational, radical, and other nonlinear equations.
Problem-Solving and Data Analysis	Problem-Solving and Data Analysis measures the ability to apply quantitative reasoning about ratios, rates, and proportional relationships; understand and apply unit rate; and analyse and interpret one- and two-variable data.
Geometry and Trigonometry	Geometry and Trigonometry measure the ability to solve problems related to Area and volume formulas, lines, angles, and triangles.

SAT Preparation Tips 2025

To achieve a score of 1300 or above in the SAT Exam 2025, candidates can either go for self-study or coaching classes. However, taking coaching classes in addition to studying SAT Exam Books can help candidates get feedback on areas of improvement. Let's check some preparation tips below to ace the exam.

Get familiar with the SAT Exam Pattern 2025 and SAT Testing Areas.
Take full-length practice tests and solve mock tests to identify the areas of strength and weakness.
Study books published by the Princeton Review, Kaplan, Sharon Weiner Green, Erin McNulty and the College Board cover all the topics of the SAT Exam Syllabus.
Watch instructional videos on YouTube to learn the tricks to answer different SAT question types.

SAT Exam Syllabus 2025 FAQs

What is the new SAT Exam Syllabus 2025?

The SAT Exam Syllabus 2025 contains Reading and Writing sections (combined) and Math sections. Skills such as grammar, comprehension, vocabulary-in-context, algebra, data analysis, problem-solving, and geometry are assessed in this exam.

Has the SAT Exam Pattern changed for 2025?

Yes, the SAT Exam Pattern has been changed to digital. The paper-based test will no longer be available anywhere in the world.

Which topics are covered in the SAT Math syllabus?

SAT Math covers topics such as algebra, geometry, trigonometry and data analysis. The math topics test is based on linear equations, functions, word problems and statistics.

How long is the SAT Exam 2025?

The SAT Exam 2025 is conducted for about 2 hours and 14 minutes, or 134 minutes. In this duration, the Reading & Writing section lasts for 64 minutes, whereas the Maths section lasts 70 minutes.

How many questions does the SAT have?

The SAT has a total of 98 questions, in which the Reading & Writing section consists of 54 minutes and 44 questions for Math.

What are the topics on the SAT Exam 2025?

The SAT Exam 2025 includes topics such as Literature, History/Social Studies, Humanities and Science, Algebra, Advanced Math, Problem Solving & Data Analysis and Geometry & Trigonometry.

How many times can I take the SAT exam?

Candidates can take the SAT Exam as many times as they want until they are satisfied with their scores. The College Board imposes no limit.

What is the syllabus for the SAT Math section?

The SAT Math section includes topics such as Linear equations in one variable, linear equations in two variables, Linear functions, and Systems of two linear equations in two variables, linear inequalities in one or two variables: Equivalent expressions, nonlinear equations in one variable, systems of equations in two variables, nonlinear functions, ratios, rates, proportional relationships, and units, percentages, probability and conditional probability, area and volume formulae, lines, angles, and triangles.

What is the syllabus for the SAT Reading & Writing section?

The SAT Reading & Writing section covers topics such as Words in Context, Text Structure and Purpose, Cross-Text Connections, Central Ideas and Details, Command of Evidence based on Textual and Quantitative Inferences, Form, Structure, and Sense, Rhetorical Synthesis and Transitions.

How to prepare for the SAT Exam for free?

Candidates can use resources from sources such as Collegeboard.org, the Princeton Review, Kaplan, McGraw-Hill and Test Prep Review to prepare for the SAT Exam for free.