By Mr. Osama Ahmad | August 25, 2024
As the August 2024 Digital SAT approaches, savvytest-takers are discovering a valuable secret: many questions from past examsare making a comeback. This repetition offers a golden opportunity for those inthe know. But how can you access these previous tests, especially for the newdigital format?
Well, it seems some students have found quite the"test advantage" in their preparation. While we can't reveal all thesecrets, let's just say that having the right resources at your fingertips canmake all the difference. Imagine having a crystal ball that shows you not justthe types of questions you'll face, but the actual questions themselves. Soundstoo good to be true? Perhaps not for everyone.
Digital SAT August 2024 MathSection: Question-by-Question Breakdown
1. Water Pressure Equation
Q: Find inequality for b where a > b, b = w, and a =difference between pressure values at v=1.71 and v=1.77
A1: b < 1.81
A2: w < 1.71
A3: w < 1.42
Tip: Practice interpreting complex word problems andtranslating them into mathematical inequalities.
2. Tree Growth Rate
Q1: A tree grows 117cm per 'm' months. Express growth in'k' years.
A1: 1440m/k
Q2: A tree grows 165 cm every m months. Express in kyears.
A2: 1980k/4m
Strategy: Focus on unit conversion and algebraicexpressions.
3. Sodium Chloride Solution
Q1: 0.3% and 0.15% solutions mixed to create 110g with0.27g saline. How much 0.3% solution?
A1: 30g of 0.30% solution
Q2: 0.10% and 0.05% solutions mixed to create 130g with0.09g saline. How much 0.10% solution?
A2: 50g of 0.10% solution
Key Skill: Percentage calculations and mixture problems.
4. Quadratic Function Roots
Q1: For f(x)=(x-a)(x-b), given f(34)>0, f(37)<0,f(40)>0, what's a possible a+b?
A1: 74
Q2: For f(x)=(x-a)(x-b), given f(19)<0, f(22)>0,f(25)<0, what's a possible a+b?
A2: Not provided
Q3: For f(x)=(x-a)(x-b), given f(20)>0, f(23)<0,f(26)>0, what's a possible a+b?
A3: 45
Focus: Understanding quadratic functions and signchanges.
5. Line of Best Fit Modification
Q1: Add 538 to each x-value, what's the new lineequation?
A1: Involved a negative y-intercept
Q2: Add 576 to each x-value, what's the new line?
A2: 50.something + 7.1x
Concept: Effects of data transformation on linearequations.
6. Unit Conversion
Q1: Convert 11.8 m/s² to miles/min²
A1: 0.2 (rounded)
Q2: Convert 2.7 m/s² to miles/min²
A2: 0.2 (rounded)
Skill: Unit conversion and dimensional analysis.
7. Equation Solving
Q1: Solve k-x = 52-x for one solution
A1: 171
Q2: Solve k-x = 54-x for one solution
A2: Not provided
Technique: Algebraic manipulation and solving forvariables.
8. Percentage Calculation
Q1: If 28% is 90% of j, and j is 44% of k, whatpercentage of k is h?
A1: 141%
Q2: If 0.19h is 0.57j, what percentage of j is h?
A2: 33.33% (approximate)
Focus: Multi-step percentage problems and relativeproportions.
9. Quadratic Equation
Q: -3(x²) - 24 = nx, what is (n²)/32?
A: 9
Skill: Quadratic equation manipulation and substitution.
10. Cylinder Volume Comparison
Q: Cylinder A has radius r and height h. Cylinder B'svolume is 252 times larger. What are B's dimensions?
A: Not provided, involves volume scale factor
Concept: Volume ratios and geometric scaling.
11. Population Growth
Q1: Calculate population from 2017 to 2021, given 1997and 2017 data (56,000 to 223,000)
A1: Not provided
Q2: Calculate population from 1996 to 2020
A2: 243 (rounded from 243.4)
Focus: Linear extrapolation and data interpretation.
12. Circle Geometry
Q: Given area of larger circle, find radius of innercircle
A: 18 (for some students)
Skill: Circular area calculations and relationships.
13. Triangles
Q: Two triangles, one inside the other. Given smallertriangle side lengths, find larger one.
A: 13.5 (numbers varied)
Concept: Similar triangles and proportionalrelationships.
14. Exponential Function
Q: f(x) = 56(0.11x)², find condition for f(n) <f(n-1)
A: Not provided
Focus: Exponential function behavior and inequalities.
15. Feet to Yard Conversion
Q: Convert feet to yards
A: 1/32
Skill: Basic unit conversion and fractionrepresentation.
August 2024 Digital SAT US Reading/Writing Section: In-Depth Analysis
1. Vocabulary
Words tested: nebulous, precipitate, pervasive,amorphous, scrupulous, engender, eclipse, spurious, insurmountable, accentuate,palpable, repudiate, arduous, erratic, outsized, tally, profound, exploit
Strategy: Focus on understanding these words in contextrather than memorizing definitions.
2. King Arthur Passage
Q: What source did Malory not use for the round table?
A: The 9th/10th century text
Skill: Historical context and source analysis inliterature.
3. Chimpanzee and Vitamin D
Q: Conclusion about chimps' adaptation to UV light inzoos?
A: They were adapting; supplements unnecessary
Focus: Scientific passage interpretation and conclusiondrawing.
4. Laughter Across Cultures
Q: Impact of geography on distinguishing real vs. fakelaughter?
A: Geographical differences don't significantly impactability
Concept: Cross-cultural studies and universal humanbehaviors.
5. Indian Cooking and Deep Frying
Q: Effect of hydrocolloid coating absence on fatcontent?
A: More fat absorption without coating
Skill: Scientific principle application in everydaycontexts.
6. Fish Vision and Head Size
Q: Performance of intermediate vs. big-headed fish inlow visibility?
A: Intermediate-headed fish navigated obstacles better
Focus: Biological adaptation and comparative analysis.
7. Dogu Sculpture
Q: Main idea of Dogu sculpture passage?
A1: Significance in Japanese society
A2: Art form
A3: Researchers finding sculpture purpose
Skill: Main idea identification in cultural andhistorical contexts.
8. Indigenous Language Influence
Q: Examples of words from indigenous languages?
A: Chili and guava
Focus: Linguistic influence and cultural exchange.
9. Scientific Study Design
Q: Most important factor for cause-effect relationshipin animal study?
A: Random assignment
Concept: Understanding scientific methodology andexperimental design.
10. Transition Words
Q1: Transition word in voting passage?
A1: "Accordingly"
Q2: Transition involving "however"?
A2: ", however;"
Skill: Proper use of transition words for coherentwriting.
11. Punctuation
Q: Punctuation in OECD member nation sentence?
A: Not provided
Focus: Correct punctuation in complex sentences.
12. Grammar
Q: Use of "and" or period in indigenous peoplesentence?
A: Period
Skill: Sentence structure and appropriate conjunctionuse.
13. Convergent Evolution
Q: Main idea of passage on convergent evolution?
A: Debated between difficulty explanation and comparisonof studies
Concept: Scientific theory analysis and comparativestudies.
14. Forest Field Graph
Q: Trend in forest field graph?
A: Increases consistently until 2000
Skill: Data interpretation and trend analysis fromgraphs.
15. Spontaneous Speech
Q: Question about egocentric speech in Spanish vs.native speakers
A: Not provided
Focus: Linguistic studies and bilingual languagedevelopment.
16. Anthropogenic Noise
Q: Effect on birds and anthropods?
A: Not provided
Concept: Environmental impact studies and ecologicalrelationships.
17. Wikipedia Context
Q: Word choice in Wikipedia context?
A: Spurious
Skill: Critical evaluation of source reliability andword choice.
18. Naming of Violins
Q: How violins were named?
A: Named after British violinist (debated)
Focus: Historical and cultural aspects of musicalinstruments.
19. Dog Language Recognition
Q: Difference in dogs' brain activity hearing familiarvs. unfamiliar languages?
A: Discrepancy increased as dogs aged
Concept: Animal cognition and language processingstudies.
20. Meteors and ZHR
Q: Question about Zenithal Hourly Rate (ZHR)?
A: Answer started with "ZHR" and mentionedideal conditions
Skill: Scientific terminology and astronomical concepts.
Conclusion:
Mastering the Digital SAT requires a deep understandingof various question types across math and reading/writing sections. Use thiscomprehensive guide to focus your study efforts and improve your performance inall areas of the test.
Check out our other blogs:
Digital SAT Leaks: The Risks of Using DSAT Past Papers | Prep Strategies (thetestadvantage.com)
How to Solve Inference Questions on the Digital SAT (DSAT) (thetestadvantage.com)
A tutorial on Digital SAT Purpose Questions (thetestadvantage.com)
Digital SAT Vocabulary Strategies: Words in Context | Domain 2 Tips (thetestadvantage.com)
Digital SAT Past Papers | Authentic Practice Tests (thetestadvantage.com)
Digital SAT Vocabulary: Fun Ways to Learn Common SAT Words using Mnemonics (thetestadvantage.com)
