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Intro to the PSAT
Intro to the PSAT
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Use this to find out some info on the new psat.
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How much time do you have to complete the critical reading portion of the test?
50
50
57
35
2
How much time do you have to take the writing sections?
45
35
30
40
3
Do the questions on this test get increasingly harder?
No
Yes
4
On the writing and language test, you must pretend you are a/an
editor
professional writer
teacher
student
5
How much time do you have to take the Math portion of the test?
70 min
40 min
50 min
60 min
6
How are the questions formatted?
Student Produced only
Multiple Choice, Student Produced & Essay response
Multiple Choice only
Multiple Choice & Student Produced
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Can you use calculators during the reading/writing portion of the PSAT?
no
yes
8
Are you penalized for guessing on the PSAT?
No
Yes
9
How long are the passages you must read?
250-350 words
750-1000 words
350-500 words
500-750 words
10
What does the PSAT measure?
reading
math
writing/language
all these subjects
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What accompanies some of the reading passages?
infographics
pictures
a glossary
nothing
12
What is the PSAT?
A preliminary SAT test
A standardized test
A way to earn scholarship $
All of these are correct
13
What subject areas does the PSAT measure?
Language Arts & Math
Reading, Science & Math
Reading & Writing
Reading, Writing & Math
14
What should you bring on test day?
pencils, calculator
social security <br>card
ID
pens, pencils, whiteout
15
What company makes the PSAT?
College Board
HCC
UMD
PARCC
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Where do I find study information?
All the above.
Khan Academy
Counselig Office
CollegeBoard.com
17
What is the 2016 PSAT test date?
Oct 19
Oct 10
Oct 30
Oct 2
18
Is the PSAT the same one your siblings took last year?
Yes
No
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What is the test fee?
Free at PHS
$15
$10
$25
