SAT Technical Resources

Use these resources to learn more about the specifications, development, and utilization of the SAT Suite of Assessments

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Test Specifications for the Redesigned SAT

Full specifications for the redesigned SAT. Includes evidentiary foundations for redesign, as well as sample questions.

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SAT Suite of Assessments Technical Manual

Document outlying the characteristics of the SAT.

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SAT Suite of Assessments Technical Manual: Appendixes (Part 1)

First part of the appendix to accompany the Technical Manual that includes descriptions and references to fairness, test development, requirements, psychometrics, and validity.

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SAT Suite of Assessments Technical Manual: Appendixes (Part 2)

Second part of the appendix to accompany the Technical Manual that includes descriptions and references to fairness, test development, requirements, psychometrics, and validity.

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Scaling for the SAT Suite of Assessments

An overview of scaling, scaling study design, new SAT scaling, characteristics of the PSAT/NMSQT, PSAT 10, and PSAT 8/9 vertical scalings, and subscore scaling.

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Comparability of Performance on the SAT Suite of Assessments Across Pencil-and-Paper and Computer-Based Modes of Administration

This report summarizes findings from three studies comparing paper and digital assessments.

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