Whaddayaknow about the PSAT 8/9?

PSAT 8/9 is a "rights-only" test (a point for a correct answer but no deduction for an incorrect answer).

Reading Test questions focus on widely used words and phrases found in texts in many different subjects.

The PSAT 8/9 is comprised of how many test sections?

The Writing and Language Test asks you to be an editor and improve passages--including deliberate errors.

All Reading Test questions are multiple choice and based on passages.

When you take the Writing and Language Test, you do three things. Which don't you do?

What is the total testing time for the PSAT 8/9?

There is no penalty for guessing.

From the Reading Test, answers are based only on the information in the passage.

Some questions ask you to figure out a word's meaning based on context.

In the Reading and Writing section, you will interpret, synthesize, and use evidence from all but one source:

You earn points for the number of questions you answer correctly, so you should try to answer every question.

I can use a calculator on BOTH sections of the Math Test.

The Reading Test could include excerpts from all but one category:

20 hours of practice on Khan Academy can improve your future SAT test score because it is:

The PSAT 8/9 is aligned with the PSAT 10 and SAT tests.

Food and drinks are allowed in testing rooms as long as you bring a Starbucks Vanilla Latte for your teacher.

Blank responses will lower your score.

The Math Test focuses on two essential areas of math. What are they?

Which test will NOT be a part of the PSAT 8/9?

In high school, I will have opportunities to take both the SAT and the ACT.

Smartwatches are NOT ALLOWED.

I can use my mechanical pencil (the lead is No. 2).