Unit 3.1: Digital SAT Timing

The digital SAT is divided into two main sections: Reading & Writing and Math. Students have 64 minutes to complete the Reading and Writing section and 70 minutes for the Math section, totaling 2 hours and 14 minutes. There is a 10-minute break between the Reading and Writing and Math sections.

Each section is split into two equally timed modules. Based on a student's performance on the first module, the difficulty of the second module is variable. Those who perform better on Module 1 will have a more difficult Module 2. Those who do not perform as well on Module 1 will have a less difficult Module 2. Your goal should be to reach the more difficult version of Module 2, as otherwise your potential score is "capped."

Digital SAT Time Breakdown

  • Reading & Writing Section

    • 64 minutes, in two 32-minute modules

    • Each module has 27 questions, for a total of 54 questions.

    • Average Time Per Question: 1 minute, 11 seconds

  • Math Section:

    • 70 minutes, in two 35-minute modules

    • Each module has 22 questions, for a total of 44 questions.

    • Average Time Per Question on DSAT Math: 1 minute, 35 seconds

Digital SAT Total Testing Time: 2 hours, 14 minutes

Digital SAT Total Questions: 98

Average Overall Time Per Question on the Digital SAT: 1 minute, 22 seconds