Each edition of the SAT I includes a Critical Reading, Math and Writing section.

The Critical Reading section includes:

• Content: Critical reading and sentence-level reading
• Item Types: Reading comprehension, sentence completions, and paragraph-length critical reading
• Time: 70 min. (two 25-min. sections and one 20-min. section)
• Score: 200-800

Mathematics Section includes:

• Content: Number and operations; algebra and functions; geometry; statistics, probability, and data analysis
• Item Types: Five-choice multiple-choice questions and student-produced responses
• Time: 70 min. (two 25-min. sections and one 20-min. section)
• Score: 200-800

Writing Section includes:

• Content: Grammar, usage, and word choice
• Item Types: Multiple choice questions (35 min.) and student-written essay (25 min.)
• Time: 60 min.
• Score: 200-800