PSAT 8/9

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1
PSAT 8/9 is a "rights-only" test (a point for a correct answer but no deduction for an incorrect answer).
True
False
2
What is the PSAT 8/9?
A practice SAT test
A college placement test
A college entrance exam
A way to earn scholarship $
3
How can you prepare for the PSAT 8/9 for next week?
You cannot prepare.
ACT.org
Canvas
Khan Academy
4
There are no breaks during the PSAT 8/9 Test.
True
False
5
A key change in the PSAT is that questions will be...
grounded in the real world.
twice as difficult.
The changes are subtle; the test is essentially the same.
twice as long.
6
Which choices are good strategies to use on the PSAT 8-9 math sections?
Estimate the answer & eliminate any choices that cannot be correct.
Read through the question and choices carefully and quickly.
Keep track of the time and use this to pace yourself (~90sec/question)
All of the above.
7
The Reading test includes which of the following...
Two science passages that examine foundational concepts and developments.
All of the above.
A selection about economics, psychology, sociology, or a social science.
One passage from a classic or contemporary work of U.S. or world lit.
8
Which test will NOT be a part of the PSAT 8/9?
Math Test
Reading Test
Writing and Language Test
Science Test
9
Approximately how much time do you have to answer each question (on average) when taking the PSAT?
~90 seconds
~120 seconds
There is no time limit.
~45 seconds
10
Scoring for the PSAT includes
hard questions count the same as easier questions.
all of the above
1 point for each correct answer.
no points subtracted for incorrect answers or answers left blank.
11
The PSAT 8/9 is aligned with the PSAT 10 and SAT tests.
False
True
12
Scholarship opportunities are offered to those who do well on the PSAT 8/9.
Yes
No
Top scorers will receive an automatic A in Math and English this year.
Sometimes, but it depends on how many test takers there are.
13
True or False: All questions on the PSAT math sections are multiple choice.
False
True
14
What date will you take the PSAT 8/9 during school?
Wednesday, October 13, 2021
Tuesday, October 12, 2021
Thursday, October 14, 2021
Friday, October 15, 2021
15
The PSAT 8/9 Score Range is:
240-1440
400-1600
1-36
320-1520
16
Which is NOT a chief component of the PSAT 8/9?
Social Studies
Math
Writing & Language
Reading
17
Are you penalized for guessing on the PSAT?
No
Yes

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PSAT 8/9

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Questions 17

Answers

1
PSAT 8/9 is a "rights-only" test (a point for a correct answer but no deduction for an incorrect answer).
True
False
2
What is the PSAT 8/9?
A practice SAT test
A college placement test
A college entrance exam
A way to earn scholarship $
3
How can you prepare for the PSAT 8/9 for next week?
You cannot prepare.
ACT.org
Canvas
Khan Academy
4
There are no breaks during the PSAT 8/9 Test.
True
False
5
A key change in the PSAT is that questions will be...
grounded in the real world.
twice as difficult.
The changes are subtle; the test is essentially the same.
twice as long.
6
Which choices are good strategies to use on the PSAT 8-9 math sections?
Estimate the answer & eliminate any choices that cannot be correct.
Read through the question and choices carefully and quickly.
Keep track of the time and use this to pace yourself (~90sec/question)
All of the above.
7
The Reading test includes which of the following...
Two science passages that examine foundational concepts and developments.
All of the above.
A selection about economics, psychology, sociology, or a social science.
One passage from a classic or contemporary work of U.S. or world lit.
8
Which test will NOT be a part of the PSAT 8/9?
Math Test
Reading Test
Writing and Language Test
Science Test
9
Approximately how much time do you have to answer each question (on average) when taking the PSAT?
~90 seconds
~120 seconds
There is no time limit.
~45 seconds
10
Scoring for the PSAT includes
hard questions count the same as easier questions.
all of the above
1 point for each correct answer.
no points subtracted for incorrect answers or answers left blank.
11
The PSAT 8/9 is aligned with the PSAT 10 and SAT tests.
False
True
12
Scholarship opportunities are offered to those who do well on the PSAT 8/9.
Yes
No
Top scorers will receive an automatic A in Math and English this year.
Sometimes, but it depends on how many test takers there are.
13
True or False: All questions on the PSAT math sections are multiple choice.
False
True
14
What date will you take the PSAT 8/9 during school?
Wednesday, October 13, 2021
Tuesday, October 12, 2021
Thursday, October 14, 2021
Friday, October 15, 2021
15
The PSAT 8/9 Score Range is:
240-1440
400-1600
1-36
320-1520
16
Which is NOT a chief component of the PSAT 8/9?
Social Studies
Math
Writing & Language
Reading
17
Are you penalized for guessing on the PSAT?
No
Yes