Authorized Use of Calculators The previous SAT divided the math section into two parts: noncalculator and calculator portions. Now, a calculator is allowed for the entire math segment.

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In addition, the SAT specifically includes a calculator-free math section. It is for these reasons that students who wish to excel on these assessments must learn to do certain math without any help.

Prior to College Board’s introduction of the digital SAT in 2024, the math test included calculator and non-calculator portions. However, test takers can now use a calculator throughout the SAT ...

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Starting in March, the SAT will be shorter: two hours and 14 minutes rather than three hours. Students are also allowed to use graphing calculators on the math section of the new version of the SAT.