Things to Know
Are you allowed to bring your own calculator?
Yes, but one will also be provided to you on your laptop during the exam.
When are you taking the PSAT at FSA? (DATE & TIME)
Which PSAT are you taking?
PSAT 8/9
With its towering, six-spired exterior of granitelike quartz monzonite, the Salt Lake Temple is one of the most instantly recognizable structures in the state of Utah. However, many people do not know that _______ built over the course of forty years, with construction beginning in 1853 and ending in 1893.
Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English? A) it was B) one was C) they were D) both were
A) It was
What is one reason for taking the PSAT?
Get feedback about critical academic skills, Prepare for the SAT, for college-course placement in HS, understand strengths and weaknesses.
How long is the PSAT?
2 hours and 15 minutes
How many answer choices are given for each question?
4
There are 170 blocks in a container. Of these blocks, 10% are green. How many blocks in the container are green?
17 blocks
What is one thing you are not allowed to have during the exam?
Any electronics other than your school laptop
Do you lose points for having a wrong answer?
No, incorrect or unanswered questions are not scared. If you run out of time, you should guess on the remaining questions.
Which of the following is not one of the math sections: Algebra, Advanced Math, Geometry, or Calculus?
Calculus; the Math subjects are Algebra, Advanced Math, Geometry/Trigonometry, and Problem-solving/Data Analysis
Physicist Joseph Weber performed _______ work in gravitational wave research in the 1960s and 1970s, conducting key experiments that scientists later used as the basis for their own investigations that led to the first verified detection of a gravitational wave in 2015.
Which choice completes the text with the most logical and precise word or phrase? A) foundational B) supplementary C) repetitive D) ineffective
A) Foundational
What are 3 things that you should bring to the test?
Charged laptop, charger, and pencil
You will be given an assigned room. This room will be posted on the wall and told to you before the exam begins.
Is the writing section multiple choice?
Yes!
What value of p satisfies the equation 5p + 180 = 250?
p = 14
What 3 areas does the PSAT measure?
Reading, Math, and Writing skills
What is the name of the website on which you can look up your PSAT scores?
College Board
What does PSAT stand for?
Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test
y x = 4 − 9 y = 19
What is the solution (x,y) to the given system of equations?
A) (4, 19)
B) (7, 19)
C) (19, 4)
D) (19, 7)
B) (7, 19)