DoDDS - Europe: 2010 SAT Scores - 74% System Participation The
SAT Reasoning Test is a test that measures verbal reasoning,
critical reading, math problem solving, and writing skills
related to successful performance in college. The current SAT
scores reflect recent changes to the SAT which now includes
three sections instead of two. The writing section was new in
2006. The SAT Reasoning Test is intended to supplement the
secondary school record and other information about the student,
in assessing readiness for college-level work. "The most
significant factor in interpreting SAT scores is the proportion
of eligible students taking the exam - the participation rate.
In general, the higher the percentage of students taking the
test, the lower the average scores." College Board Press
Release, August 28, 2001. The SAT results are reported as the
mean (average) scores for each section. SAT scores in each
section range from 200 (lowest) to 800 (highest).