# SAT Question Types Chart: SAT Math and Reading/Writing

Source: https://1600.now/sat-question-types-chart

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## SAT Question Types Chart

The SAT is predictable when you know the question types. This chart maps each major type to the practice method that works best.

### Question type map

Use this as a diagnostic checklist after [practice tests](https://1600.now/modules).

| Section | Question types | Best practice |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Reading & Writing | Words, evidence, inference, [transitions](https://1600.now/bank/reading/skill/Transitions), grammar | Drill by skill |
| Math | [Algebra](https://1600.now/bank/math/domain/Algebra), functions, data, [geometry](https://1600.now/bank/math/domain/Geometry%20and%20Trigonometry) | Drill by domain |
| Both | Easy, medium, hard module variants | Review by mistake type |

### Review method

After each [practice module](https://1600.now/modules), tag every miss by question type. Your next drill set should match your largest miss bucket.

### Next steps

[Practice Math question types](https://1600.now/bank/math/browse) [Practice Reading question types](https://1600.now/bank/reading/browse) [Open the question bank](https://1600.now/bank) [Take timed modules](https://1600.now/modules) [Use score calculator](https://1600.now/score-calculator)

### FAQs

#### How many question types are on the SAT?

There are dozens of patterns, but they group into four Reading & Writing domains and four Math domains.

#### Should I practice mixed question sets?

Yes, but only after isolated skill practice. Mixed sets are best for pacing and transfer.

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- [SAT Math Formula Chart](https://1600.now/sat-math-formula-chart)

  Every formula on the SAT's Bluebook reference sheet, plus the slope, quadratic, circle, and trig formulas it leaves out. Printable one-page PDF.
- [SAT Format Chart](https://1600.now/digital-sat-format-chart)

  SAT format chart showing sections, modules, adaptive routing, question counts, and tested skill groups.

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