Explore both SHSAT sections
SHSAT Online Center 2026
Prepare for both SHSAT sections in one place. Choose the skills you want to strengthen, then use focused lessons, review, and practice to build your next step.
SHSAT Practice and Review
Use an official overview, section practice, and a focused review hub to decide what to work on next.
SHSAT Math
Review the tested Math skills, worksheets, formula guide, and practice.
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SHSAT ELA
Practice Reading Comprehension and Revising and Editing.
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Official SHSAT overview
Check current NYC Public Schools test information and sample resources.
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Math practice tests
Build accuracy with focused SHSAT Math practice and explanations.
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Four-week study plan
Follow a steady schedule across both sections.
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Jump into SHSAT Quick Review
See it. Understand it. Try it.
Refresh a Math or ELA skill with a short reminder, then follow the matching hub for examples and practice.
Six ways into SHSAT Math
Every lesson starts with a visual explanation and ends with a chance to practice.
Join students who study with a clearer path
This online center connects SHSAT Math and ELA topic guidance, review, and practice so students can choose a useful next step.
This is an unofficial SHSAT preparation online center from the Effortless Math team. NYC Public Schools does not endorse these materials.
Start With SHSAT Practice
Try practice in both sections, note the skills behind missed or guessed answers, and use the matching hub to plan focused review.
Take a diagnostic first
Try a Math set and an ELA set. Mark each missed question by skill.
Know what is tested
Use the two section maps to focus your review on SHSAT content.
Fix one weak skill
Choose a single topic, review the idea, and retry similar practice.
SHSAT Snapshot
sections: Math and ELA
questions in each section
minutes for both sections
computer-adaptive format
SHSAT Test Outline
The SHSAT has two sections. Open a hub to review the skills and practice options for each one.
Mathematics
Ratios, number system, algebra, geometry, statistics, and probability.
Topics covered
- Number and ratios
- Algebra and equations
- Geometry and measurement
- Statistics and probability
English Language Arts
Reading Comprehension and Revising and Editing.
Topics covered
- Main idea and evidence
- Inference and vocabulary
- Purpose and structure
- Grammar and revision
Shared test session
Plan your pace across both SHSAT sections.
Topics covered
- Math and ELA
- 50 questions per section
- Standard 180-minute session
Computer-adaptive test
Question difficulty adjusts as students answer.
Topics covered
- Content areas remain consistent
- Question count remains consistent
- Read on-screen directions
Free SHSAT Math Formula Sheet
Review useful Math relationships and formulas in the SHSAT Math hub, then return to topic practice.
Complete ReviewOpen the SHSAT Math formula review and keep it nearby while practicing.›
Page-by-Page ReviewOpen the SHSAT Math formula review and keep it nearby while practicing.›
Online StudyOpen the SHSAT Math formula review and keep it nearby while practicing.›
Print When ReadyOpen the SHSAT Math formula review and keep it nearby while practicing.›
Download for LaterOpen the SHSAT Math formula review and keep it nearby while practicing.›
SHSAT Skill Review
Choose a Math or ELA skill family for a focused refresher, then continue in that section hub.
Number sense
Review integers, rational numbers, roots, and operation rules.
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Ratios and proportions
Practice equivalent ratios, rates, scale, and percent reasoning.
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Expressions and equations
Refresh algebraic expressions, equations, and inequalities.
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Geometry and measurement
Review diagrams, measurement, and geometry relationships.
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Statistics and probability
Read data displays and reason about likely outcomes.
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Reading comprehension
Use evidence to answer questions about a passage.
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Revising and editing
Check sentence boundaries, grammar, punctuation, and clarity.
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Mixed SHSAT review
Combine section practice and identify the next skill to review.
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SHSAT Topics: Learn, Practice, and Review
Use the section topic groups to find SHSAT Math and ELA lessons, quick review, and practice.
Math and ELA · core topic families
SHSAT Math · Number and Ratios
SHSAT Math · Algebra
SHSAT Math · Geometry and Data
SHSAT ELA · Reading Comprehension
SHSAT ELA · Purpose and Structure
SHSAT ELA · Revising and Editing
Most Missed SHSAT Skills
Check these common trouble spots as you review Math and ELA practice.
Geometry formulas
Match the formula to the requested measure and include units.
Evidence-based reading
Return to the passage and reject choices it does not support.
Sentence editing
Read the whole sentence and paragraph before choosing an edit.
Choose Your SHSAT Prep Tool
Pick the resource that fits the work you need right now.
Quick Review
Refresh a Math formula, reading strategy, or editing rule.
Worksheets and practice
Work through targeted Math practice and ELA question sets.
Section topic hubs
Follow Math and ELA topics when an idea needs a clear explanation.
SHSAT Practice Paths
Move from skill review to section practice, then build stamina with mixed questions.
Foundations Path
Start with number sense, ratios, reading for evidence, and sentence basics.
- Number sense
- Ratios
- Main idea
- Sentence basics
Core Skills Path
Work through algebra, geometry, reading, and editing skills.
- Algebra
- Geometry
- Inference
- Editing
Mixed Practice Path
Combine the two sections and build timing gradually.
- Math practice
- ELA practice
- Review misses
- Timed sets
SHSAT Math for Beginners
A step-by-step study guide for students who want clear explanations, worked examples, and focused Math practice.
- Useful when Math concepts need a fresh start
- Pairs well with free SHSAT topic practice
- Builds skills before timed practice
- Organized around clear lessons and examples
Step-by-step lessons
Short explanations help students understand the move before they practice it.
Worked examples
Examples show how to translate SHSAT-style wording into math steps.
Targeted practice
Use the exercises to rebuild one skill at a time instead of jumping around.
Test-day bridge
After each topic, connect the skill to formulas, flashcards, and practice-test questions.
How to use it
- Read one lesson and copy the worked example.
- Do a short worksheet set on the same topic.
- Review the matching flashcards or formulas.
- Try mixed SHSAT Math questions and mark every miss.
Pair it with free tools
Choose The Right SHSAT Study Book
Choose a Math study guide or practice book to match the skills you want to build.
SHSAT Math for Beginners 2023: The Ultimate Step by Step Guide to Preparing for the SHSAT Math Test
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SHSAT Math Full Study Guide: Comprehensive Review + Practice Tests + Online Resources
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The Most Comprehensive SHSAT Math Preparation Bundle: Includes SHSAT Math Prep Books, Workbooks, and Practice Tests
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SHSAT Math Practice Workbook 2024: The Most Comprehensive Review for the Math Section of the SHSAT Test
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Prepare for the SHSAT Math Test in 7 Days: A Quick Study Guide with Two Full-Length SHSAT Math Practice Tests
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4-Week SHSAT Study Roadmap
Short, regular practice leaves time to understand each missed question and review both sections.
Diagnose and rebuild basics
Try a short set in both sections and choose priority skills.
Focus on Math and ELA
Work through topic review and practice in each section.
Lock in skills and review
Mix practice and revisit patterns in your missed questions.
SHSAT FAQ
What sections are on the SHSAT?
The SHSAT has Mathematics and English Language Arts sections.
How many questions are on the fall 2026 SHSAT?
There are 50 questions in Math and 50 in ELA.
Is the fall 2026 SHSAT computer-adaptive?
Yes. The fall 2026 SHSAT uses a computer-adaptive format. The sections and question counts remain consistent.
Where should I start studying?
Try practice in both sections, record the skills behind missed or guessed answers, then choose one topic to review.
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Make This Your SHSAT Starting Point
Choose Math or ELA, note the skills that need another look, and build your practice one step at a time.