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PSAT Information and Strategies
PSAT Information and Strategies
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Do you understand the strategies and structure of the PSAT?
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What is the total test time for the entire PSAT?
3 Hours 45 minutes
3 Hours
2 Hours
2 Hours 45 minutes
2
The PSAT will be given on
computer
paper
3
Khan Academy is a good place to find practice questions
True
False
4
Just knowing some test taking strategies can you improve your score?
NO
YES
5
What is the structure of the PSAT? (Order of sections)
Writing and Language, Reading, Math
Reading, Writing and Language, Math
Math, Writing and Language, Reading
Science, Math, Reading
6
What should you say to yourself while taking the test?
"I can do this!"
"I can't do this"
"I don't care."
"This is too hard."
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Which is NOT part of the 5 minutes left strategy?
Take a quick nap.
Finish the question you are on.
Go back and answer all of your LATERS.
Answer all questions you have not completed yet.
8
PSAT test date for 2022 is
November 1st
October 25th
December 10th
December 25th
9
On test day you should bring to the test
ear buds
cell phone
Calculator and number 2 pencils
10
On the PSAT the test questions get progressively harder as you move through the test
True
False
11
The NEVER strategy means?
Yep, missed that.
I don't how to do the problem. I will make an educated guess and move on.
Nonsense, I know everything.
Nevermind, not doing this.
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Which is part of the LATER Strategy?
I need more time. Circle the question and come back to it LATER.
Guess later instead of now
I don't have any idea how to answer the question.
13
What is one of the most important test taking strategies?
Close your eyes and hope for the best
Guess.
Scan the questions quickly.
Read the questions thoroughly!
14
What are some key strategies when taking the PSAT, SAT and ACT?
Who, what, why
NOW, LATER, NEVER
Eeny, Meeny, Miny, Moe
Rock, paper, scissors
15
What subjects are on the PSAT?
Writing & Language
Math
All of the above
Reading
16
On average, half of students taking a test do not...
...pass the test.
...read the directions first.
...stay awake during the test.
17
Which strategies might help reduce test anxiety...
Physical exercise
All of the above
Deep breathing
Positive self-talk
18
What grade levels will take PSAT?
10th only
10th and 11th
12th only
9th and 10th
19
When taking any test the most important thing I can do is...
Know I gave it my absolute best
Answer all the questions as quickly as possible
Guess, always guess
Believe I can do it
20
THE PSAT is a pre SAT test
FACT
MYTH
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Before the test you should
Skip breakfast
Stay up late and cram for the test
Get a good night's sleep
22
The Now strategy means?
Come back to it later.
at the present time or moment
I will never get this correct.
You know it, so answer it now.
23
The PSAT Math test has two sections:
None of the above
A and B
Calculator and non-calculator section
Multiple choice and Grid in on both sections in Choice A
24
Which of the following strategies is/are true?
pace yourself, but do not rush
all of the above
be positive
read all questions and directions carefully
25
Do we ever leave an answer blank on any college entrance exam? (PSAT/SAT/ACT)
YES
NO
26
Which answer is
NOT
true about taking the PSAT on test day?
It could help me prepare for the SAT and the ACT.
I could become a National Merit Scholar as a junior.
It can't help me at all.
It could help me receive scholarship opportunities.
27
What should you do the morning of the test?
Have no breakfast.
Have a 5 course meal.
Eat a good breakfast.
Bring pancakes to the test.
28
Which of the following is/are test taking strategies?
plug in and check all answers choices
all of these
make a table
draw a picture
29
Strategies for good test taking include:
Cram the night before to get the maximum amount of information
Be well rested, study in increments
30
Which section of the PSAT is broken into two parts?
Math
Science
Writing
Reading
