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PSAT Information and Strategies
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Do you understand the strategies and structure of the PSAT?
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Strategies for good test taking include:
Cram the night before to get the maximum amount of information
Be well rested, study in increments
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Which is NOT part of the 5 minutes left strategy?
Answer all questions you have not completed yet.
Go back and answer all of your LATERS.
Finish the question you are on.
Take a quick nap.
3
On test day you should bring to the test
ear buds
cell phone
Calculator and number 2 pencils
4
THE PSAT is a pre SAT test
MYTH
FACT
5
When taking any test the most important thing I can do is...
Know I gave it my absolute best
Guess, always guess
Believe I can do it
Answer all the questions as quickly as possible
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What is one of the most important test taking strategies?
Read the questions thoroughly!
Close your eyes and hope for the best
Scan the questions quickly.
Guess.
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The Now strategy means?
You know it, so answer it now.
Come back to it later.
I will never get this correct.
at the present time or moment
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What is the structure of the PSAT? (Order of sections)
Math, Writing and Language, Reading
Reading, Writing and Language, Math
Science, Math, Reading
Writing and Language, Reading, Math
9
Do we ever leave an answer blank on any college entrance exam? (PSAT/SAT/ACT)
YES
NO
10
What grade levels will take PSAT?
10th only
9th and 10th
10th and 11th
12th only
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Which of the following strategies is/are true?
all of the above
be positive
read all questions and directions carefully
pace yourself, but do not rush
12
On average, half of students taking a test do not...
...stay awake during the test.
...pass the test.
...read the directions first.
13
Khan Academy is a good place to find practice questions
False
True
14
Which strategies might help reduce test anxiety...
Deep breathing
All of the above
Physical exercise
Positive self-talk
15
Which of the following is/are test taking strategies?
make a table
plug in and check all answers choices
draw a picture
all of these
16
On the PSAT the test questions get progressively harder as you move through the test
False
True
17
What should you say to yourself while taking the test?
"I can do this!"
"I can't do this"
"This is too hard."
"I don't care."
18
The PSAT Math test has two sections:
A and B
None of the above
Multiple choice and Grid in on both sections in Choice A
Calculator and non-calculator section
19
What is the total test time for the entire PSAT?
3 Hours 45 minutes
2 Hours 45 minutes
2 Hours
3 Hours
20
What should you do the morning of the test?
Eat a good breakfast.
Bring pancakes to the test.
Have no breakfast.
Have a 5 course meal.
21
Just knowing some test taking strategies can you improve your score?
YES
NO
22
Which section of the PSAT is broken into two parts?
Science
Math
Writing
Reading
23
The PSAT will be given on
computer
paper
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Which is part of the LATER Strategy?
I need more time. Circle the question and come back to it LATER.
I don't have any idea how to answer the question.
Guess later instead of now
25
What subjects are on the PSAT?
Writing & Language
All of the above
Reading
Math
26
The NEVER strategy means?
Yep, missed that.
Nonsense, I know everything.
I don't how to do the problem. I will make an educated guess and move on.
Nevermind, not doing this.
27
PSAT test date for 2022 is
October 25th
December 25th
December 10th
November 1st
28
Which answer is
NOT
true about taking the PSAT on test day?
It could help me receive scholarship opportunities.
It could help me prepare for the SAT and the ACT.
It can't help me at all.
I could become a National Merit Scholar as a junior.
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Before the test you should
Skip breakfast
Get a good night's sleep
Stay up late and cram for the test
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What are some key strategies when taking the PSAT, SAT and ACT?
Rock, paper, scissors
NOW, LATER, NEVER
Eeny, Meeny, Miny, Moe
Who, what, why
