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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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1
PSAT test date for 2022 is
November 1st
October 25th
December 10th
December 25th
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Which of the following strategies is/are true?
pace yourself, but do not rush
all of the above
read all questions and directions carefully
be positive
3
What should you say to yourself while taking the test?
"This is too hard."
"I don't care."
"I can do this!"
"I can't do this"
4
The PSAT will be given on
computer
paper
5
Do we ever leave an answer blank on any college entrance exam? (PSAT/SAT/ACT)
YES
NO
6
What is the structure of the PSAT? (Order of sections)
Reading, Writing and Language, Math
Science, Math, Reading
Writing and Language, Reading, Math
Math, Writing and Language, Reading
7
What is the total test time for the entire PSAT?
3 Hours
2 Hours 45 minutes
3 Hours 45 minutes
2 Hours
8
On the PSAT the test questions get progressively harder as you move through the test
False
True
9
The PSAT Math test has two sections:
A and B
Calculator and non-calculator section
None of the above
Multiple choice and Grid in on both sections in Choice A
10
THE PSAT is a pre SAT test
MYTH
FACT
11
What is one of the most important test taking strategies?
Scan the questions quickly.
Guess.
Read the questions thoroughly!
Close your eyes and hope for the best
12
What grade levels will take PSAT?
9th and 10th
12th only
10th and 11th
10th only
13
Before the test you should
Get a good night's sleep
Skip breakfast
Stay up late and cram for the test
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What should you do the morning of the test?
Have no breakfast.
Bring pancakes to the test.
Eat a good breakfast.
Have a 5 course meal.
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What subjects are on the PSAT?
All of the above
Math
Writing & Language
Reading
16
Which section of the PSAT is broken into two parts?
Science
Reading
Writing
Math
17
Which is NOT part of the 5 minutes left strategy?
Take a quick nap.
Go back and answer all of your LATERS.
Answer all questions you have not completed yet.
Finish the question you are on.
18
Just knowing some test taking strategies can you improve your score?
YES
NO
19
Which strategies might help reduce test anxiety...
Positive self-talk
Deep breathing
Physical exercise
All of the above
20
Strategies for good test taking include:
Cram the night before to get the maximum amount of information
Be well rested, study in increments
21
On average, half of students taking a test do not...
...read the directions first.
...pass the test.
...stay awake during the test.
22
Khan Academy is a good place to find practice questions
True
False
23
The NEVER strategy means?
Yep, missed that.
Nevermind, not doing this.
I don't how to do the problem. I will make an educated guess and move on.
Nonsense, I know everything.
24
Which of the following is/are test taking strategies?
make a table
all of these
draw a picture
plug in and check all answers choices
25
Which answer is
NOT
true about taking the PSAT on test day?
I could become a National Merit Scholar as a junior.
It could help me prepare for the SAT and the ACT.
It could help me receive scholarship opportunities.
It can't help me at all.
26
The Now strategy means?
at the present time or moment
I will never get this correct.
Come back to it later.
You know it, so answer it now.
27
When taking any test the most important thing I can do is...
Answer all the questions as quickly as possible
Know I gave it my absolute best
Believe I can do it
Guess, always guess
28
What are some key strategies when taking the PSAT, SAT and ACT?
Eeny, Meeny, Miny, Moe
Who, what, why
Rock, paper, scissors
NOW, LATER, NEVER
29
Which is part of the LATER Strategy?
Guess later instead of now
I don't have any idea how to answer the question.
I need more time. Circle the question and come back to it LATER.
30
On test day you should bring to the test
cell phone
ear buds
Calculator and number 2 pencils
