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Whaddayaknow about the PSAT 8/9?
Whaddayaknow about the PSAT 8/9?
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Pre-test for the class of 2024.
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1
Which test will NOT be a part of the PSAT 8/9?
Writing and Language Test
Eye Test
Reading Test
Math Test
2
The PSAT 8/9 is aligned with the PSAT 10 and SAT tests.
False
True
3
In the Reading and Writing section, you will interpret, synthesize, and use evidence from all but one source:
Wikipedia
tables, charts, and graphs
multiparagraph passages
info graphics
4
The Math Test focuses on two essential areas of math. What are they?
Logic & Reasoning
Addition & Subtraction
Multiplication & Division
Problem Solving & Data Analysis
5
Reading Test questions focus on widely used words and phrases found in texts in many different subjects.
True
False
6
I can use my mechanical pencil (the lead is No. 2).
True
False
7
I can use a calculator on BOTH sections of the Math Test.
False
True
8
The Reading Test could include excerpts from all but one category:
classic or contemporary literary works
passages from history, social studies
concepts from Earth science, biology, chemistry, and/or physics
Latin root words
9
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10
PSAT 8/9 is a "rights-only" test (a point for a correct answer but no deduction for an incorrect answer).
False
True
11
Smartwatches are NOT ALLOWED.
False
True
12
Some questions ask you to figure out a word's meaning based on context.
True
False
13
There is no penalty for guessing.
True
False
14
From the Reading Test, answers are based only on the information in the passage.
False
True
15
What is the total testing time for the PSAT 8/9?
2 hours and 25 minutes
4 hours
3 hours
3 hours and 30 minutes
16
In high school, I will have opportunities to take both the SAT and the ACT.
False
True
17
Food and drinks are allowed in testing rooms as long as you bring a
Starbucks Vanilla Latte
for your teacher.
True
False
18
You earn points for the number of questions you answer correctly, so you should try to answer every question.
True
False
19
The Writing and Language Test asks you to be an editor and improve passages--including deliberate errors.
False
True
20
All Reading Test questions are multiple choice and based on passages.
True
False
21
Blank responses will lower your score.
False
True
22
The PSAT 8/9 is comprised of how many test sections?
4
1
2
3
23
When you take the Writing and Language Test, you do three things. Which don't you do?
Fix mistakes and weaknesses
Share your personal opinion
Find mistakes and weaknesses
Read passages