SHSAT: NYCs 8th-grade test with 10th-grade reading, with over 7,000 words in ~90min.
We analyzed the ELA sections of each 2026 SHSAT practice test.
Our findings:
- Flesch-Kincaid = 10.9
-Gunning Fog = 13.2
-44 to 61 min of just reading
Full results: bellcurves.com/resources/shs…
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Half the math questions across six official SHSAT practice tests involve algebra or proportional reasoning.
Our analysis of 308 questions shows how families can use topic frequency and student performance to prioritize prep.
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ALT About HALF the math questions across six official SHSAT practice tests involve algebra or proportional reasoning. But that doesn’t mean every student should study those topics first. The better strategy? Find where your child is losing points, then prioritize those weaknesses based on how often they appear on the test. We analyzed 308 questions to help families study smarter. #SHSAT #SHSATPrep
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