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Topic
Level IC
Level IIC
Algebra
30
18
Geometry
Plane Euclidean
20
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3-dimensional
6
8
Coordinate
12
12
Trigonometry
8
20
Functions
12
24
Statistics/Probability
6
6
Miscellaneous
6
12
The “C” in Level IC and Level IIC stands for calculator. For each of these tests, a calculator is not
just permitted—it is required. Candidates can use almost any scientific or graphing calculator on the test.
However, pocket organizers, hand–held minicomputers, laptop and notebook computers, models with
typewriter keypads, models that “talk,” “clamshells,” and models that require an outside power source are
NOT permitted. You should consult the booklet “Taking the SAT II Subject Tests,” published by The
College Board, for further information about the list of approved models.

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■ SAT II Subject Tests
Which test should you take?
If you have had a course in trigonometry and elementary functions and have done fairly well, then you
should take Mathematics Level IIC. Otherwise, plan to take Level IC. Although Level IIC tends to test
more advanced topics, you should not automatically elect to take Level IC in the hope of “acing” an easier
test. Level IC is not necessarily easier than Level IIC because the two forms test different topics. For
example, Level IC includes approximately 10 questions on plane geometry; and if you have not studied
plane geometry for two years, you may find that you will not do as well on Level IC as Level IIC even
though you have subsequently studied more advanced concepts. You can use the sample Level IC and
Level IIC tests in this book to help determine which version you should take.