SAT Subject Test: Mathematics Level 2

The Math Level 2 Subject Test covers more advanced material than does the Math Level 1 test. Specifically, the Math Level 2 test covers topics in Geometry, Algebra 2, and Precalculus.
Students may and should use a graphing calculator on the test.

Test Calendar

Students can take the Mathematics Level 2 Subject Test on any of the six official SAT Subject Test dates: October, November, December, January, May, and June.

Test Format

Content	Number of Questions	Time
Algebra Functions Geometry (coordinate and solid) Trigonometry (for right and non-right triangles) Logarithms Complex numbers Geometric progressions Statistics (including standard deviation) Vectors and Matrices	50 multiple choice, in order of difficulty	1 Hour

Please see our general information about the SAT Subject Tests for details about test scoring and other topics.

Our Approach

Content of Program

Tutors first analyze the diagnostic test results to evaluate the student's strengths and weaknesses in the areas of Algebra, Functions, Geometry, and Trigonometry. If students are unsure whether to take the Math Level 1 or Level 2 test, we recommend that they take diagnostic tests in both. The results of these tests, along with other factors, help students determine which test to take.

The Math Level 2 is much more rigorous than the Math Level 1, testing material at a more complex level and covering some areas that the Math Level 1 does not. For instance, both tests include questions about basic conic sections (such as the parabola and the circle), but the Math Level 2 also tests students' knowledge of the ellipse and the hyperbola. Students preparing for the Math Level 2 will develop a thorough understanding of these areas as well as many other important mathematical concepts such as logarithms, matrices, and geometric and recursive sequences.

Throughout the program, tutors teach mathematical concepts and problem-solving approaches to dozens of question types, from solving a triangle with the Law of Cosines to finding the remainder in polynomial division. Finally, after devoting several tutoring sessions to reviewing the material on the test, we use timed practice tests to gauge progress, identify gaps, and improve scores.

Further Information

Please see our general information about the SAT Subject Tests for details about the length of the program and other topics.

For additional information about preparing and registering for the Math Level 2 Subject Test, follow the link below to the College Board’s website:
www.collegeboard.com.