What should I bring to the PSAT/SAT testing location?

3 #2 pencils, graphing calculator or any calculator, watch

When taking the reading portion of the PSAT or SAT, you should:

Don't take too much time fully reading any one passage

If you find yourself "zoning out", you should:

Change your posture and the way that you are sitting.

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1
What should I bring to the PSAT/SAT testing location?
Watches are not allowed
Nothing, it will all be provided for you
Bring mechanical pencils so you never run out of lead.
3 #2 pencils, graphing calculator or any calculator, watch
2
Read the questions to a passage first before reading the passage:
False
True
3
A good tip is to find the easier passages and answer those questions first.
True
False
4
It is mandatory that you answer each question in the order it is presented.
TRUE
FALSO
5
Why take the PSAT?
Indicates what colleges you might be able to get into
Helps to prepare for the SAT
All of these are correct
Lets you know how much practice time you may need for SAT
6
If a question is too difficult:
Re read it several times to gain understanding
Red and Gold are correct
Just skip it, move on and come back to it later
If you are completely stumped after coming back to it, then guess.
7
When taking the reading portion of the PSAT or SAT, you should:
All of these are correct
Answer the questions that refer to certain lines in the passage first
Answer questions that are paired together
Answer questions about the main idea after you answer more pinpointed ones
8
When taking the reading portion of the PSAT or SAT, you should:
Read the first paragraph only
Read the entire passage carefully and word for word
Don't take too much time fully reading any one passage
None of these are correct
9
When reading through a long passage you should:
Carefully read the first and last paragraphs
All of these are correct
take notes on the side
annotate by underlining key phrases
10
A PSAT PERCENTILE COMPARES YOU TO ALL STUDENTS TAKING THE PSAT
True
False
11
You should save these types of math questions for last.
True
False
12
Guessing is not a good idea because you get penalized for wrong answers.
TRUE
FALSE
13
If you are about to run out of time, it is okay to leave unanswered questions blank.
FALSE
TRUE
14
If you find yourself "zoning out", you should:
Get up and move around the room to wake up.
All of these are correct
Change your posture and the way that you are sitting.
Its a long test, put your head down and rest!

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