"Things to Know"
"Important Info"
"Critical Reading"
"Math"
"New SAT Changes"
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What does the PSAT measure?
Critical reading, Math, and Writing skills (in & out of school)
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When does your school receive your PSAT scores?
December
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What are two guidelines to "Building a Vocabulary"?
Determine the meaning of the word by its components. Determine the meaning of the word by its context.
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What is the percentage for the Number & Operations Section of the Math PSAT?
20-25%
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One of the new SAT Rules that will make it better to skip a question you do not know the answer to then to try and guess.
What is no penalty for skipping question?
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What are two reasons for taking the PSAT?
Get feedback about critical academic skills Prepare for the SAT Get ready for college Enter scholarship competitions
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List and describe two Test Regulations.
Must do all scratch work in the test book and mark final answer on answer sheet Use only an approved calculator Not allowed to use protractors, compasses, rulers, dictionaries, etc. Not allowed to use photographic or electronic devices May not give assistance to others or disturb others May only check work on section that you're working on May take PSAT test only once/school year All must take the PSAT in your school at the same time If you become ill or want to leave, must destroy answer sheet You may not discuss the answers with anyone Members of your household may not supervise
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What are two guidelines to Comprehending Sentences?
Know Punctuation Know Transitional Words and Phrases
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What are 3 rules about Calculator Use?
You are encouraged to bring one A scientific or graphing calculator is recommended Don't try to use it on every question, try to figure it out Decide how to solve each problem, then decide to use it Only one calculator can be on the desk at a time You can't use a pocket organizer, laptop, hand-held device, etc. If your calculator has large numbers or digital readouts, then you may be asked to sit away from others You can't share your calculator Make sure it works
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After 2016 the Sat will no longer be scored out of 2400 but will go back to having which top possible score. 1400, 1200 or 1600
What is 1600?
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What are 3 things that you should bring to the test?
No. 2 pencils, eraser Approved calculator SSN (optional) Student ID # (optional)
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What happens if you are a student with disability?
You should have accommodations in place...check with your teacher.
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What is the difference between a colon and a semicolon?
Colon--Introduces material that explains or illustrates what has come before Semicolon--Joins equal and balanced sentence elements
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Are Cell Phones Allowed to be used in the place of Calculators
No Only calculators
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After 2016 the SAT will be 45 minutes shorter due in no small part to the elimination of this now optional part of the test
What is the essay?
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What does NMSC stand for?
National Merit Scholarship Corporation
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What PSAT Test Regulations tells you where you can do scratch work
Must do all scratch work in the test book and mark final answer on answer sheet
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What is one way to Read Effectively?
Understand the primary purpose or main idea of a piece Understand the tone or attitude conveyed by certain words and expressions Understand the use of rhetorical strategies Recognize implications and make evaluations
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What 4 parts make up the Math part of the PSAT?
Number & Operations Algebra & Functions Geometry & Measurement Data Analysis, Statistics, and Probability
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Once only available in paper form, the new Sat will also be available in what other medium
What is online or on the computer?
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Describe an SAT Resource that are free for students
Any Resource
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List and describe 3 Test Regulations.
Must do all scratch work in the test book and mark final answer on answer sheet Use only an approved calculator Not allowed to use protractors, compasses, rulers, dictionaries, etc. Not allowed to use photographic or electronic devices May not give assistance to others or disturb others May only check work on section that you're working on May take PSAT test only once/school year All must take the PSAT in your school at the same time If you become ill or want to leave, must destroy answer sheet You may not discuss the answers with anyone Members of your household may not supervise
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What 2 parts make up the Critical Reading Section?
Sentence Completion and Passage-Based Reading
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How many Calculators can be on your desk at one time
Only one calculator can be on the desk at a time
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The very best way to prepare for the new SAT Changes.
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