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Whaddayaknow about the PSAT 8/9?
Whaddayaknow about the PSAT 8/9?
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Pre-test for the class of 2024.
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1
Which test will NOT be a part of the PSAT 8/9?
Math Test
Eye Test
Reading Test
Writing and Language Test
2
When you take the Writing and Language Test, you do three things. Which don't you do?
Find mistakes and weaknesses
Share your personal opinion
Read passages
Fix mistakes and weaknesses
3
Reading Test questions focus on widely used words and phrases found in texts in many different subjects.
True
False
4
I can use a calculator on BOTH sections of the Math Test.
True
False
5
The Math Test focuses on two essential areas of math. What are they?
Problem Solving & Data Analysis
Logic & Reasoning
Multiplication & Division
Addition & Subtraction
6
Some questions ask you to figure out a word's meaning based on context.
True
False
7
I can use a watch to time myself (for pacing). No separate timers or alarms are allowed, though.
False
True
8
When adjusted for inflation, the average cost of college tuition has TRIPLED since 1986.
True
False
9
The Reading Test could include excerpts from all but one category:
concepts from Earth science, biology, chemistry, and/or physics
passages from history, social studies
classic or contemporary literary works
Latin root words
10
Most math questions will be multiple choice, but some will be "grid-ins" (you will come up with the answer).
False
True
11
The Writing and Language Test asks you to be an editor and improve passages--including deliberate errors.
False
True
12
In high school, I will have opportunities to take both the SAT and the ACT.
True
False
13
Smartwatches are NOT ALLOWED.
False
True
14
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Personalized to you
Inexpensive to use
In partnership with College Board
Interactive
15
There is no penalty for guessing.
False
True
16
What date will the Class of 2024 take the PSAT 8/9?
Tuesday, March 17, 2020
Wednesday, March 18, 2020
Friday, March 20, 2020
Thursday, March 19, 2020
17
Food and drinks are allowed in testing rooms as long as you bring a
Starbucks Vanilla Latte
for your teacher.
False
True
18
PSAT 8/9 is a "rights-only" test (a point for a correct answer but no deduction for an incorrect answer).
False
True
19
You earn points for the number of questions you answer correctly, so you should try to answer every question.
True
False
20
The PSAT 8/9 Score Range is:
400-1600
320-1520
240-1440
1-36
21
The PSAT 8/9 is aligned with the PSAT 10 and SAT tests.
True
False
22
What date is the PSAT 8/9 make-up test?
Monday, March 23, 2020
Tuesday, March 17, 2020
Friday, March 20, 2020
There is no make-up test
23
From the Reading Test, answers are based only on the information in the passage.
True
False
24
All Reading Test questions are multiple choice and based on passages.
True
False
25
I can use my mechanical pencil (the lead is No. 2).
False
True
26
What is the total testing time for the PSAT 8/9?
3 hours
3 hours and 30 minutes
2 hours and 25 minutes
4 hours
27
The PSAT 8/9 is comprised of how many test sections?
1
4
3
2
28
Blank responses will lower your score.
True
False
29
In the Reading and Writing section, you will interpret, synthesize, and use evidence from all but one source:
Wikipedia
info graphics
multiparagraph passages
tables, charts, and graphs
30
I will need to know my personal data to complete the PSAT 8/9 student answer sheet. What will I not share?
Social security number
Student ID number
Full legal name (including middle initial)
Correct mailing address