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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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Which of the following is/are test taking strategies?
make a table
plug in and check all answers choices
draw a picture
all of these
2
What subjects are on the PSAT?
All of the above
Math
Writing & Language
Reading
3
On average, half of students taking a test do not...
...stay awake during the test.
...pass the test.
...read the directions first.
4
Which section of the PSAT is broken into two parts?
Reading
Writing
Science
Math
5
Before the test you should
Skip breakfast
Stay up late and cram for the test
Get a good night's sleep
6
What should you do the morning of the test?
Have no breakfast.
Have a 5 course meal.
Bring pancakes to the test.
Eat a good breakfast.
7
What is the total test time for the entire PSAT?
3 Hours
2 Hours 45 minutes
3 Hours 45 minutes
2 Hours
8
When taking any test the most important thing I can do is...
Believe I can do it
Guess, always guess
Know I gave it my absolute best
Answer all the questions as quickly as possible
9
Which strategies might help reduce test anxiety...
Deep breathing
All of the above
Positive self-talk
Physical exercise
10
Which of the following strategies is/are true?
all of the above
read all questions and directions carefully
be positive
pace yourself, but do not rush
11
Just knowing some test taking strategies can you improve your score?
YES
NO
12
Khan Academy is a good place to find practice questions
False
True
13
The Now strategy means?
I will never get this correct.
at the present time or moment
You know it, so answer it now.
Come back to it later.
14
What should you say to yourself while taking the test?
"I can't do this"
"I don't care."
"This is too hard."
"I can do this!"
15
PSAT test date for 2022 is
November 1st
December 25th
October 25th
December 10th
16
THE PSAT is a pre SAT test
MYTH
FACT
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The NEVER strategy means?
I don't how to do the problem. I will make an educated guess and move on.
Nevermind, not doing this.
Nonsense, I know everything.
Yep, missed that.
18
On the PSAT the test questions get progressively harder as you move through the test
True
False
19
What are some key strategies when taking the PSAT, SAT and ACT?
Who, what, why
Eeny, Meeny, Miny, Moe
NOW, LATER, NEVER
Rock, paper, scissors
20
Which is part of the LATER Strategy?
I need more time. Circle the question and come back to it LATER.
I don't have any idea how to answer the question.
Guess later instead of now
21
On test day you should bring to the test
cell phone
ear buds
Calculator and number 2 pencils
22
Strategies for good test taking include:
Be well rested, study in increments
Cram the night before to get the maximum amount of information
23
Which is NOT part of the 5 minutes left strategy?
Finish the question you are on.
Answer all questions you have not completed yet.
Take a quick nap.
Go back and answer all of your LATERS.
24
The PSAT will be given on
computer
paper
25
Do we ever leave an answer blank on any college entrance exam? (PSAT/SAT/ACT)
NO
YES
26
Which answer is
NOT
true about taking the PSAT on test day?
It can't help me at all.
It could help me prepare for the SAT and the ACT.
It could help me receive scholarship opportunities.
I could become a National Merit Scholar as a junior.
27
The PSAT Math test has two sections:
A and B
Calculator and non-calculator section
None of the above
Multiple choice and Grid in on both sections in Choice A
28
What grade levels will take PSAT?
9th and 10th
10th only
12th only
10th and 11th
29
What is one of the most important test taking strategies?
Scan the questions quickly.
Guess.
Read the questions thoroughly!
Close your eyes and hope for the best
30
What is the structure of the PSAT? (Order of sections)
Science, Math, Reading
Writing and Language, Reading, Math
Math, Writing and Language, Reading
Reading, Writing and Language, Math
