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PSAT TEST TAKING STRATEGIES
PSAT TEST TAKING STRATEGIES
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What should you say to yourself while taking the test?
"I can't do this"
"This is too hard."
"I don't care."
"I can do this!"
2
Are you penalized for guessing on the PSAT?
Yes
No
3
What are our key strategies when taking the reading section?
Read the whole passage then answer questions
Read questions first, then skim passage
Don't read anything
4
How much time is allotted on the Reading portion of the PSAT?
70
35
45
55
5
The following strategies can be applied to the PSAT test.
None of the above
Never leave an answer blank
Always answer C
Create a pattern with your answers
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PSAT Test Structure is
Cooking, mechanics, construction
Math Reading Writing and Language Essay (Optional)
Math, science, and social studies
Math, reading, writing and language Essay is REQUIRED
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what is something you should never do while taking a test?
use stategies
Snooze
try your best
take your time
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The Reading Test includes passages from or about...
U.S. founding documents or similar
Economics, psychology, sociology, and/or science
Classic or contemporary US or world literature
All of the above
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To pace yourself on the Reading section of the PSAT you should try to spend ____ minutes per passage.
8
11
9
14
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When taking the reading portion of the PSAT, you should...
use only the information in the passage.
assume that the most complex answer is the correct answer.
rely on your prior knowledge when considering your answer.
only supply answers for questions you are certain you know.
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why should you try to do well on the PSAT?
poor score = support class next year
it's excellent practice for the SAT
you could get scholarship money if you do well!
it can help you get noticed by recruiters
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What are our key strategies when taking the PSAT, SAT and ACT?
Who, what, why
NOW, LATER, NEVER
Rock, paper, scissors
Eeny, Meeny, Miny, Moe
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Which answer is
NOT
true about taking the PSAT on test day?
It could help me receive scholarship opportunities.
It can't help me at all.
It could help me prepare for the SAT and the ACT.
I could become a National Merit Scholar as a junior.
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While taking a test, you should:
Be obnoxious
Don't try at all
Stay on task and focus on your own work
Scream out the answers
15
You are taking a test and your friend asks you for an answer.
Ignore him.
Give him the answer.
16
What type of questions are on the Reading portion of the PSAT?
essay questions only
multiple choice & essay questions
multiple choice only
multiple choice & student-produced response questions
17
Can you use your cell phone during the PSAT?
No
Maybe
Under special circumstances
Of course
18
There are how many reading passages on the PSAT?
4
3
5
2
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The following is not a test taking strategy:
skip breakfast
Read all of the answers before picking the right one
write the formulas on the test immediately
study
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How many questions are on the Reading portion of the PSAT?
44
42
48
45
