# SAT Format Chart: Adaptive Modules and Question Types

Source: https://1600.now/digital-sat-format-chart

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## SAT Format Chart

The SAT format is module-based and adaptive. This chart summarizes the structure students need to understand before [practice tests](https://1600.now/modules).

### Format overview

Both sections use [Module 1](https://1600.now/modules) to determine whether [Module 2](https://1600.now/modules) is easier or harder.

| Section | Modules | Question types | Adaptive? |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Reading & Writing | 2 | Short passage multiple choice | Yes |
| Math | 2 | Multiple choice and student-produced response | Yes |

### What changed from the paper SAT

The SAT is shorter, uses short reading passages, allows Desmos throughout Math, and adapts by section.

### Next steps

[Take timed modules](https://1600.now/modules) [Open the question bank](https://1600.now/bank) [Use score calculator](https://1600.now/score-calculator)

### FAQs

#### Is the SAT adaptive?

Yes. Reading & Writing and Math each use section-level adaptivity based on [Module 1](https://1600.now/modules) performance.

#### Does the SAT still have long reading passages?

No. Reading & Writing uses short passages with one question each.

### Related SAT resources

- [SAT Timing Chart](https://1600.now/digital-sat-timing-chart)

  SAT section and module timing: 27 Reading and Writing questions in 32 minutes, 22 Math in 35, plus pacing checkpoints and the 10-minute break.
- [SAT Question Types Chart](https://1600.now/sat-question-types-chart)

  SAT question types chart covering every Math and Reading/Writing pattern students should practice.
- [Desmos SAT Shortcuts](https://1600.now/desmos-sat-shortcuts)

  SAT Desmos keyboard and graphing shortcuts with worked systems, tables, roots, vertices and regressions. Includes real graph examples and practice.

[Browse the complete SAT resource library →](https://1600.now/sat-resources)