1600 Math vs. 2400 Math = the same right?

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<p>Hey… </p>

<p>Is the 1600 Version of the Math section the same as the 2400 Version of the Math section?</p>

<p>The only thing that changed was the addition of the Writing Section and the changes in the Verbal Section right?</p>

<p>In other words, can I study for the 2400 test with the 1600 test?</p>

<p>Thanks</p>

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<p>I wouldn’t worry about the math section. It should be the same (not sure difficulty wise as that probably varies). </p>

<p>I would say that you could study for the 2400 with the 1600 test, but as long as you have a strong background in precalculus math you should be fine.</p>

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<p>a strong background in precalculus math</p>

<p>lol wut? The SAT tests basic algebra and geometry</p>

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<p>I don’t know about the more subtle content differences, but I do know that they eliminated quantitative comparisons from the math section.</p>

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<p>Can anyone explain to me why the SAT Math Curve is so much harsher than the reading curve. Is it because it has easier questions? Why not make them harder so that the curve doesn’t penalize so much?</p>

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<p>Technically speaking, CB added questions that it considers “Algebra 2” to the math section, when they converted from the CR + M test to the CR + M + W test. So, there are likely to be some questions that are covered in the prep books for the new test, but not contained in the prep books for the older test. </p>

<p>I agree with you, HiPeople, it would be good if they added some harder questions to the math section, because it would reduce the impact of one careless error.</p>

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<p>lol, I was referring to math prior to calculus, not the course precalculus. Isn’t Calc required in HS anyways?</p>

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<p>@QuantMech: On May SAT, the questions were apparently harder, so I was allowed one error. But I really hope they put AIME level questions on there to create a sick curve.</p>

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<p>@ Bell Curves: There is no way that an AIME question could be answered in the multiple choice section. It’s definitely possible for the 4-blank somewhat FR section though XD
Maybe stick to AMC10/12 level questions ;D</p>