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PSAT TEST TAKING STRATEGIES
PSAT TEST TAKING STRATEGIES
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The Reading Test includes passages from or about...
U.S. founding documents or similar
All of the above
Economics, psychology, sociology, and/or science
Classic or contemporary US or world literature
2
What type of questions are on the Reading portion of the PSAT?
essay questions only
multiple choice & essay questions
multiple choice only
multiple choice & student-produced response questions
3
To pace yourself on the Reading section of the PSAT you should try to spend ____ minutes per passage.
9
14
8
11
4
The following is not a test taking strategy:
write the formulas on the test immediately
Read all of the answers before picking the right one
skip breakfast
study
5
What should you say to yourself while taking the test?
"I don't care."
"I can do this!"
"This is too hard."
"I can't do this"
6
While taking a test, you should:
Stay on task and focus on your own work
Scream out the answers
Be obnoxious
Don't try at all
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You are taking a test and your friend asks you for an answer.
Give him the answer.
Ignore him.
8
How much time is allotted on the Reading portion of the PSAT?
70
45
35
55
9
Are you penalized for guessing on the PSAT?
Yes
No
10
There are how many reading passages on the PSAT?
3
5
4
2
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What are our key strategies when taking the PSAT, SAT and ACT?
Eeny, Meeny, Miny, Moe
NOW, LATER, NEVER
Who, what, why
Rock, paper, scissors
12
Which answer is
NOT
true about taking the PSAT on test day?
It can't help me at all.
It could help me receive scholarship opportunities.
It could help me prepare for the SAT and the ACT.
I could become a National Merit Scholar as a junior.
13
The following strategies can be applied to the PSAT test.
None of the above
Always answer C
Create a pattern with your answers
Never leave an answer blank
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What are our key strategies when taking the reading section?
Don't read anything
Read the whole passage then answer questions
Read questions first, then skim passage
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what is something you should never do while taking a test?
Snooze
try your best
use stategies
take your time
16
PSAT Test Structure is
Math, reading, writing and language Essay is REQUIRED
Math Reading Writing and Language Essay (Optional)
Cooking, mechanics, construction
Math, science, and social studies
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When taking the reading portion of the PSAT, you should...
assume that the most complex answer is the correct answer.
only supply answers for questions you are certain you know.
rely on your prior knowledge when considering your answer.
use only the information in the passage.
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why should you try to do well on the PSAT?
it can help you get noticed by recruiters
poor score = support class next year
it's excellent practice for the SAT
you could get scholarship money if you do well!
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Can you use your cell phone during the PSAT?
Maybe
Under special circumstances
Of course
No
20
How many questions are on the Reading portion of the PSAT?
44
48
45
42
