SAT® Subject Test in Biology
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Subject Organization
Themes
Albert’s SAT® Subject Test in Biology contains multiple choice questions (located in the Practice tab) that are organized in accordance with the College Board’s 2020-21 SAT® Subject Tests Student Guide into the following five themes:
- Cellular and Molecular Biology
- Ecology
- Genetics
- Organismal Biology
- Evolution and Diversity
Topics
Each theme contains a range of specific topics. For example, here is a list of topics within our "Cellular and Molecular Biology" theme:
- Biosynthesis
- Cellular Structure and Function
- Cellular Respiration
- Enzymes
- Mitosis
- Photosynthesis
Question Types
SAT® Subject Test in Biology includes five-choice multiple choice questions. SAT® Subject Test in Biology seeks to mirror the questions students will see on the actual exam with aligned prompts, supplements, question stems, and distractors.
Difficulty Level of Questions
Each question on Albert is marked as easy, medium, or difficult. These difficulty levels are assigned based on a variety of factors, including:
- Bloom’s taxonomy and Webb’s depth of knowledge
- The number of steps required to solve the problem
- How close the distracting choices are to the correct answers
Calculator Use
We know that educators have different philosophies around calculator use in science coursework. We leave it to you to decide when calculator use is appropriate for Albert’s SAT® Subject Test in Biology questions.
However, on the actual SAT® Subject Test in Biology, calculator use is not permitted. Problem solving requires simple numerical calculations, and the metric system of units is used.
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Exam Information
The SAT® Subject Test in Biology is offered in August, October, November, December, May, and June.
The details of the exam appear in the table below:
| Points | Time | Questions |
|---|---|---|
| 200-800 | 60 minutes | 80 multiple choice questions |
60 out of 80 questions are common to both Biology E and M. There are 20 specialized questions that follow for each section.
| Content | Approximate Percentage of E Test | Approximate Percentage of M Test |
|---|---|---|
| Cell and Molecular Biology | 12% | 25% |
| Ecology | 25% | 12% |
| Genetics | 12% | 25% |
| Organismal Biology | 25% | 25% |
| Evolution and Diversity | 25% | 12% |
The skills covered in the exam are detailed in the table below:
| Skills (Both E and M) | Approximate Percentage of Test |
|---|---|
| Fundamental Concepts and Knowledge | 30% |
| Application | 35% |
| Interpretation | 35% |
Calculator use is not permitted on this test.
The College Board website offers access to extra practice questions. Take a look at these SAT® Subject Test in Biology practice questions.
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