* English Language Arts (ELA): This section tests reading comprehension and writing mechanics. It includes:
* Reading Comprehension: Passages of varying lengths and complexities, followed by multiple-choice questions assessing understanding of the text, vocabulary in context, author's purpose, and inference.
* Language: Questions focusing on grammar, usage, sentence structure, and punctuation. These often involve identifying errors in sentences or selecting the best way to revise a sentence.
* Mathematics: This section covers a range of mathematical concepts typically taught up to the 8th grade, although some questions may touch upon more advanced topics. It includes:
* Arithmetic: Operations with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percents.
* Algebra: Solving equations and inequalities, working with variables and expressions.
* Geometry: Properties of shapes, area, volume, and spatial reasoning.
Both sections are scored separately, and the total score determines eligibility for admission to the specialized high schools. The test is entirely multiple-choice with no essay or open-ended response questions. There's also a significant time constraint, requiring students to work efficiently.