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1
Do the questions on this test get increasingly harder?
Yes
No
2
What does the PSAT measure?
reading
all these subjects
math
writing/language
3
On the writing and language test, you should pretend you are a/an
Government Official
Student
Editor
Doctor
4
The Writing/Language passages are how long?
550-700 words (1-1 3/4 single spaced pages)
400-450 words (almost a full single spaced page)
900-1000 words (almost 2 single spaced pages)
300-500 words (1/2-1 single spaced page)
5
Are you penalized for guessing on the PSAT?
No
Yes
6
May graphics be used in the writing/language section too?
No
Yes
7
What should you bring on test day?
pencils & a calculator
pens, pencils, whiteout
ID
social security card
8
What subjects are the readings on?
Science
All
Social Sciences & US history
Literature
9
What topics will you read in the Writing/Language passages?
History/Social Studies
Humanities/Sciences
Careers
All of these
10
How much time do you have to take the test?
45
35
30
40
11
How much time do you have to take the Evidence-Based Reading test?
40
50
60
70
12
What is the PSAT?
A great practice for taking the SAT
A way to possibly earn scholarship $$
A way to help you figure out which AP classes to take
All of these are correct
13
What accompanies some of the reading passages?
nothing
infographics
a glossary
pictures
14
What is the 2021 PSAT test date?
Oct 2
Oct 13
Oct 10
Oct 18
15
If I link my CollegeBoard account to my Khan Academy account, I can get personalized study questions.
FALSE
TRUE
16
How many questions are on the writing/language section of the test?
50
57
35
44
17
Which are types of graphics that can accompany some passages?
all of these
charts
graphs
tables
18
Will you be asked to recall facts from literature, history, or science?
No
Yes
19
Where do I find study information?
All the above.
PSAT booklet
Khan Academy
CollegeBoard.com
20
If I have 504/IEP accommodations, my counselor must request these and get approval from CollegeBoard well in advance.
FALSE
TRUE
21
How long are the passages you must read?
350-500 words (1/2 to 1 single spaced page)
750-1000 words (1 1/2 -2 single spaced pages)
500-750 words (1-1 1/2 single spaced pages)
250-350 words (1/2-3/4 of a single spaced page)
22
How many questions are on the Evidence-Based Reading section?
47
60
35
25
