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Whaddayaknow about the PSAT 8/9?
Whaddayaknow about the PSAT 8/9?
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Pre-test for the class of 2024.
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1
The Reading Test could include excerpts from all but one category:
concepts from Earth science, biology, chemistry, and/or physics
passages from history, social studies
Latin root words
classic or contemporary literary works
2
Food and drinks are allowed in testing rooms as long as you bring a
Starbucks Vanilla Latte
for your teacher.
False
True
3
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Personalized to you
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In partnership with College Board
4
Which test will NOT be a part of the PSAT 8/9?
Writing and Language Test
Eye Test
Reading Test
Math Test
5
There is no penalty for guessing.
True
False
6
Reading Test questions focus on widely used words and phrases found in texts in many different subjects.
True
False
7
From the Reading Test, answers are based only on the information in the passage.
False
True
8
All Reading Test questions are multiple choice and based on passages.
False
True
9
When you take the Writing and Language Test, you do three things. Which don't you do?
Find mistakes and weaknesses
Share your personal opinion
Fix mistakes and weaknesses
Read passages
10
In the Reading and Writing section, you will interpret, synthesize, and use evidence from all but one source:
Wikipedia
info graphics
tables, charts, and graphs
multiparagraph passages
11
The PSAT 8/9 is comprised of how many test sections?
3
4
1
2
12
The Writing and Language Test asks you to be an editor and improve passages--including deliberate errors.
True
False
13
The Math Test focuses on two essential areas of math. What are they?
Logic & Reasoning
Addition & Subtraction
Multiplication & Division
Problem Solving & Data Analysis
14
PSAT 8/9 is a "rights-only" test (a point for a correct answer but no deduction for an incorrect answer).
True
False
15
You earn points for the number of questions you answer correctly, so you should try to answer every question.
True
False
16
The PSAT 8/9 is aligned with the PSAT 10 and SAT tests.
True
False
17
Smartwatches are NOT ALLOWED.
True
False
18
Blank responses will lower your score.
False
True
19
I can use a calculator on BOTH sections of the Math Test.
True
False
20
Some questions ask you to figure out a word's meaning based on context.
False
True
21
What is the total testing time for the PSAT 8/9?
2 hours and 25 minutes
3 hours and 30 minutes
4 hours
3 hours
22
In high school, I will have opportunities to take both the SAT and the ACT.
False
True
23
I can use my mechanical pencil (the lead is No. 2).
False
True