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SSAT (Secondary School Admission Test) Syllabus
Admissions test for entry into private and independent secondary schools. The full SSAT (Secondary School Admission Test) syllabus: 9 subjects, 34 chapters, 143 topics and 81 sub-topics, with 454 flashcards written against it.
SSAT (Secondary School Admission Test) subjects
SSAT (Secondary School Admission Test) has 9 subjects. Each one is listed below with its chapters in syllabus order; open a subject for every topic and sub-topic inside them.
Quantitative Reasoning: Number Sense and Arithmetic
- Integers and the Number System · 5 topics
- Fractions, Decimals, and Percents · 5 topics
- Ratios, Proportions, and Rates · 5 topics
- Powers, Roots, and Scientific Notation · 4 topics
Quantitative Reasoning: Algebra and Functions
- Algebraic Expressions · 4 topics
- Linear Equations and Inequalities · 4 topics
- Coordinate Geometry and Graphs · 5 topics
- Patterns, Sequences, and Functions · 4 topics
Quantitative Reasoning: Geometry and Measurement
- Lines, Angles, and Polygons · 4 topics
- Perimeter, Area, and the Pythagorean Theorem · 5 topics
- Solid Geometry and Volume · 4 topics
- Measurement and Unit Conversion · 4 topics
Quantitative Reasoning: Data Analysis and Probability
- Statistics and Measures of Center · 3 topics
- Interpreting Data Displays · 4 topics
- Counting and Probability · 4 topics
Verbal Reasoning: Synonyms and Vocabulary
- Synonym Question Strategy · 4 topics
- Word Roots, Prefixes, and Suffixes · 4 topics
- Connotation, Nuance, and Word Choice · 4 topics
- High-Frequency SSAT Vocabulary · 4 topics
Verbal Reasoning: Analogies
- Analogy Fundamentals · 4 topics
- Categories of Analogy Relationships · 7 topics
- Advanced Analogy Strategy · 4 topics
Reading Comprehension
- Active Reading Strategies · 4 topics
- Passage Types and Genres · 4 topics
- Question Types · 6 topics
- Analyzing Structure and Meaning · 4 topics
Writing Sample
- Understanding the Writing Sample · 3 topics
- Planning and Organizing a Response · 4 topics
- Developing Ideas and Evidence · 3 topics
- Grammar, Mechanics, and Revision · 4 topics
Test-Taking Strategy and Exam Logistics
- SSAT Format and Structure · 4 topics
- Scoring and Score Interpretation · 4 topics
- Pacing and Time Management · 4 topics
- Preparation and Test-Day Readiness · 4 topics
SSAT (Secondary School Admission Test) flashcards
454 question-and-answer cards across 9 subject decks, each shown in full on its subject page.
- Quantitative Reasoning: Number Sense and Arithmetic — 50 cards
- Quantitative Reasoning: Algebra and Functions — 50 cards
- Quantitative Reasoning: Geometry and Measurement — 50 cards
- Quantitative Reasoning: Data Analysis and Probability — 50 cards
- Verbal Reasoning: Synonyms and Vocabulary — 51 cards
- Verbal Reasoning: Analogies — 50 cards
- Reading Comprehension — 51 cards
- Writing Sample — 51 cards
- Test-Taking Strategy and Exam Logistics — 51 cards
SSAT (Secondary School Admission Test) syllabus FAQ
What subjects are in the SSAT (Secondary School Admission Test) syllabus?
SSAT (Secondary School Admission Test) covers 9 subjects: Quantitative Reasoning: Number Sense and Arithmetic, Quantitative Reasoning: Algebra and Functions, Quantitative Reasoning: Geometry and Measurement, Quantitative Reasoning: Data Analysis and Probability, Verbal Reasoning: Synonyms and Vocabulary, Verbal Reasoning: Analogies, Reading Comprehension, Writing Sample and Test-Taking Strategy and Exam Logistics.
How many chapters and topics are in the SSAT (Secondary School Admission Test) syllabus?
34 chapters and 143 topics, broken down further into 81 sub-topics, across 9 subjects. Quantitative Reasoning: Number Sense and Arithmetic is the largest subject, with 19 topics in 4 chapters.
Are there SSAT (Secondary School Admission Test) flashcards?
Yes — 454 question-and-answer flashcards in 9 subject decks. Each deck is printed in full on its subject page here, and the same cards are in the Examius app with spaced repetition. The free plan covers one exam of your choice, including its flashcards; Examius Pro, a one-time purchase, unlocks every other exam and deck.
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