Is the new test harder?
It is different, not harder. A few math questions on the new SAT cover some topics from Algebra II. However, the test still measures reasoning ability and problem-solving skills gained through activities and learning in and outside of school. The critical reading section may seem easier to students who do not like analogies. With the addition of the writing section, students have a new opportunity to demonstrate how well they have learned to express and organize their thoughts.
