dSAT Math Topics

After trying and failing to find a comprehensive online resource that thoroughly detailed math content covered on the dSAT, I finally decided to put together my own. I've also written a companion piece on dSAT Reading and Writing Topics.

Questions in the Math section of the dSAT cover four broad topic areas: Algebra, Advanced Math, Problem Solving and Data Analysis, and Geometry/Trigonometry.

The entire Math section is 70 minutes long with 44 multiple-choice questions.

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Modules

Two math modules:

Each module is 35 minutes long, with 22 questions (1:35 per question)

75% multiple choice (33 questions), 25% student produced response (11 questions)

30% in-context word problems (≤ 50 words)

Progressive difficulty (easiest first, hardest last)

Calculators are allowed – but don't use a handheld – learn to use Desmos, instead

Questions from each topic area appear in each module

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Algebra

35%: 13-15 questions total

Linear equations in one variable (analyze, solve, create)

Linear equations in two variables (analyze, test, solve, graph, create)

Linear inequalities in one variable (analyze, solve, create)

Linear inequalities in two variables (analyze, test, solve, graph, create)

Linear functions (create, analyze, interpret, graph)

Linear systems of equations and inequalities (create, analyze, solve)

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Advanced Math

35%: 13-15 questions total

Equivalent expressions (including algebraic fractions)

Non-linear equations (solve): absolute value, quadratic, polynomial, exponential

Non-linear functions (create, analyze, interpret, graph): absolute value, quadratic, polynomial, exponential

Non-linear systems (solve)

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Problem Solving and Data Analysis

15%: 5-7 questions total

Ratios, rates, proportions, units

Percentages

Analyze and interpret one-variable data: distributions and measures of center and spread (mean, median, mode, range, standard deviation)

Analyze and interpret two-variable data: models and scatter plots

Simple probability

Conditional probability (from a data table)

Inference from sample stats and margin of error

Evaluating statistical claims: observational studies and experiments

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Geometry and Trigonometry

15%: 5-7 questions total

Perimeter, area, volume

Lines, angles, triangles

Right triangles

Trigonometry (SOH CAH TOA)

Circles

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