SAT Math vs ACT Math

Distribution of Math Question Types On Bluebook Digital SATs and Recent ACTs

Here’s the latest SAT vs. ACT chart! I need to know how frequently all of the problem types appear on these tests so that I can keep the Mathchops question base up to date. This graphic is based on the last 10 ACTs (including G19/Z13) and the six Bluebook digital SATs:

How Was This Made?

I tag every question from every test as many ways as I can. For example, a question might be labeled “linear equations”, “slope”, “y intercept”, “perpendicular”, “plug in point”, etc. Then I run all of these tags through Python scripts and see how frequently they appear.

If you’d like a laminated copy of this chart, visit the Mathchops booth at the NTPA Conference in Philly on June 9th and 10th!