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Duplicate of Whaddayaknow about the PSAT 8/9?
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Pre-test for the class of 2024.
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1
In high school, I will have opportunities to take both the SAT and the ACT.
False
True
2
The PSAT 8/9 is aligned with the PSAT 10 and SAT tests.
True
False
3
The Reading Test could include excerpts from all but one category:
concepts from Earth science, biology, chemistry, and/or physics
Latin root words
passages from history, social studies
classic or contemporary literary works
4
Food and drinks are allowed in testing rooms as long as you bring a
Starbucks Vanilla Latte
for your teacher.
False
True
5
PSAT 8/9 is a "rights-only" test (a point for a correct answer but no deduction for an incorrect answer).
False
True
6
When you take the Writing and Language Test, you do three things. Which don't you do?
Fix mistakes and weaknesses
Read passages
Share your personal opinion
Find mistakes and weaknesses
7
I can use my mechanical pencil (the lead is No. 2).
True
False
8
Reading Test questions focus on widely used words and phrases found in texts in many different subjects.
False
True
9
Which test will NOT be a part of the PSAT 8/9?
Eye Test
Math Test
Writing and Language Test
Reading Test
10
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11
I can use a calculator on BOTH sections of the Math Test.
False
True
12
Smartwatches are NOT ALLOWED.
True
False
13
In the Reading and Writing section, you will interpret, synthesize, and use evidence from all but one source:
info graphics
Wikipedia
multiparagraph passages
tables, charts, and graphs
14
What is the total testing time for the PSAT 8/9?
3 hours
4 hours
2 hours and 25 minutes
3 hours and 30 minutes
15
There is no penalty for guessing.
False
True
16
The Math Test focuses on two essential areas of math. What are they?
Logic & Reasoning
Problem Solving & Data Analysis
Addition & Subtraction
Multiplication & Division
17
From the Reading Test, answers are based only on the information in the passage.
True
False
18
The PSAT 8/9 is comprised of how many test sections?
2
3
4
1
19
All Reading Test questions are multiple choice and based on passages.
False
True
20
The Writing and Language Test asks you to be an editor and improve passages--including deliberate errors.
False
True
21
Some questions ask you to figure out a word's meaning based on context.
False
True
22
You earn points for the number of questions you answer correctly, so you should try to answer every question.
True
False