(2)Essay

　　As you read the passage in front of you, consider how the author uses evidence, such as facts or examples, reasoning to develop ideas and connect claims and evidence and stylistic or persuasive elements to add power to the idea expressed. Writing essay, in which you explain how the author building arguments to persuade an audience, the source textbook vary exam by exam, but the task remain constant.

　　当你在读展现在你面前的这篇文章时，仔细考虑作者是如何用证据，比如说事实或者例子，逻辑推理去展开自己的想法的;作者是如何联系观点与证据，用文体风格或说服式的元素去给自己想要表达的想法灌输力量的。在写作过程中，你需要解释作者是如何构建自己的观点去劝说读者的。例子的原材料因考试而异，但是背后的任务是相同的。

　　How? By analyzing how wide range of authors construct their arguments, it is designed to cultivate close reading, careful analysis and clear writing, hall marks of college courage ready students. And once again, it reinforces the good work already being done in classrooms across the country.

　　怎么准备?通过分析各种各样的读者是如何构建自己的观点，这项考试用来培养考生仔细阅读，谨慎分析，清晰写作的能力;这些都是即将步入大学的学生所应具备的能力。需要再一次说明的是，这相当于是在帮助学生巩固他们已经在全国课堂内已经完成的出色工作。

　　【解读】SAT写作课依然很重要，虽然论文写作现在是选考，但要申请较好的学校很可能会要求提供论文写作作为重要参照，而考生面对这种全新的写作形式，改革后更注意考查分析一篇给定的文章的写法手法、作者意图等，这与AP课程中English Language and Composition十分类似，考生不妨关注一下。

　　(3)Math

　　There are three areas, focuses of math, problem solving and data analysis, the heart of algebra and passport to advanced math.

　　这里有三方面的内容，问题解决和数据分析，核心代数，以及高等数学基础知识。

　　Problem solving and data analysis include using ratios, percentages and proportional reasoning to solve problems in real world situations including science, social science and career context. No longer will the SAT only have disconnected problems, or tricky situations that students won’t likely see again.

　　问题解决和数据分析包括运用比率，百分比和比例推理去解决一些现实生活中存在的问题，包括自然科学，社会科学和职业背景等方方面面。SAT考试中将不再出现与现实不相干的问题，那些非常具有技巧性的场景题目也将不再出现。

　　The heart of algebra, focuses on mastery of linear equations and systems which echo throughout many field of study.

　　核心代数部分要求学生掌握线性方程和体系，这在很多学科的学习中都用得到。

　　The passport to advanced math is the third area on the SAT. And once again, it is the math that opens doors of opportunity. These problems on the exams focus on the math you need to pursue further study, in disciplines like science and career opportunities in the stem field of science and technology, engineering and math. The passport to advanced math section will carefully add in more complex equations or functions and expressions, which open up fields like the calculus.

　　高级数学基础是新SAT数学的第三部分。同样，这一部分也能为学生带去机遇。这一部分的数学题注重数学在科学研究，技术研发，工程，数学研究这些主要学科中的应用。学生在未来的学习和工作中需要这样的数学知识。

　　高级数学基础部分会有选择的加入更复杂的等式，方程，表达式，比如微积分的内容。

　　There's one other change in the math section of the SAT. As College Board has done in advance placements assessments, there will be now calculator and non-calculator sections on the SAT. The non-calculator section makes it possible for the SAT to assess the students understanding these ideas. It rewords well-learned techniques, fluency with calculation and number sense. This is so meaningful, I must tell you, for math teachers and for mathematicians in this country. Because they all know that mathematics is not just plug in solutions into an answer. It's understanding the work in front of you. And the non-calculator section really allows us teachers accelerate their cultivation of that core technique in understanding.

　　SAT数学还有一个变化。就是，将与AP一样，部分题目可以使用计算器，部分题目不能使用计算器。不能使用计算器的题目使我们能考察学生对于观点的理解。这些题目对于熟练掌握数学技巧,计算和数学概念的学生更简单。我必须强调，这样做,对于美国的数学老师和数学家们来说意义重大。因为他们知道，数学不是简单的按个按钮得出结果。数学更重要的是理解。而不能使用计算器的题目能更好的帮助老师们加深学生对数学的核心知识的掌握。

　　【解读】美国人终于意识到培养学生的计算能力是很重要的，数学不再可以全程使用计算器，新SAT会考察学生对于数学知识点的理解，掌握数学技巧, 计算和数学概念。较于之前的SAT，数学难度提高了。对于准备参加新SAT的中国学生来说，尤其擅长数学的同学，这当然是好事。