Anatomy of PSAT
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PSAT Problems 1
PSAT Taking Strategies
PSAT Problems 2
100

Why do you take the PSAT?

To help you prepare and practice for the SAT. 

The grade level benchmarks and scores help students assess if they are already on track or areas they can improve upon. 

100

A couple recently partnered with McDonald's for a meal. What is it called?

Cardi B & Offset Meal

100

n – [3n – (1 – 2n)]

Which expression is equivalent to the expression above?

A) -3n2 + 2n – 1

B) -4n + 1

C) 1

D) -4x – 1

B) -4n + 1

100

True or False:

You should the timer to eliminate unneeded stress

TRUE

100

Jesus runs an apparel shop in downtown Chicago.  He sells plain T-shirts in various colors for $20 dollars each, and his Kanye West graphic tees for $30 each.  On Saturday he sold a total of 100 T-shirts, some plain and some graphic.  If he made $2500 dollars on Saturday, how many of you will select answer D for 5 free points? 5 additional bonus points will be awarded to whoever finds the correct solution first. 


A.50 plain, 50 graphic

B.65 plain, 30 graphic

C.20 plain, 70 graphic

D.45 plain, 90 graphic

E.None of the above

F.All of the above



A.50 plain, 50 graphic

200

When do you take the PSAT?

October 7, 2025

200

During the 2023 Superbowl Halftime show, what food did Rihanna's dancers dress up as?

Marshmallows

200

In the equation, what is the value of x?

3/4 = x/60

x = 45

200

Explain in your own words the multiple choice strategy.

The process of elimination can help narrow down choices by crossing out incorrect answers. 

200

A laboratory supply company produces graduated cylinders, each with an internal radius of 2 inches and an internal height between 7.75 inches and 8 inches. What is one possible volume, rounded to the nearest cubic inch, of a graduated cylinder produced by this company?

Possible responses

97, 98, 99, 100, 101

300

Where do you take the PSAT?

In your designated testing room

300

What is the highest-grossing movie of all time when not taking inflation into account?

Avatar

300

2(p + 1) + 8(p – 1) = 5p

What value of p is the solution of the equation

above?

p = 6/5 or 1.2

300

Explain in your own words the time management strategy.

Helps to skip around by using 

check marks confident : familiar with the material 

 ~ if you are semi confident : if they have an idea but they think it will take more time than the others

 x not confident : if they haven't seen the material 

300

Katarina is a botanist studying the production of pears by two types of pear trees. She noticed that Type A trees produced 20 percent more pears than Type B trees did. Based on Katarina’s observation, if the Type A trees produced 144 pears, how many pears did the type B trees produce?

A) 115 

B) 120

C) 124

D) 173

B) 120

400

What does the PSAT consist of?

The PSAT consists of 2 tests and is divided into four sections. 

Section 1: Reading

Section 2: Writing and Language

Section 3: Math (no calculator)

Section 4: Math (calculator) 

400

Which is the only edible food that never goes bad?

Honey

400

The distance traveled by Earth in one orbit around the sun is about 580,000,000 miles. Earth makes one complete orbit around the Sun in one year. Of the following, which is closest to the average speed of Earth, in miles per hour, as it orbits the Sun?

A) 66,000

B) 93,000

C) 210,000

D) 420,000

A) 66,000

400

Explain in your own words the strategy for annotation.

read the question 3 times

1. underline important words 

2. circle any number or what you're looking for

3. box the question


400

If 3p – 2 ≥ 1, what is the least possible value of 3p + 2?

A) 5

B) 3

C) 2

D) 1

A) 5

500

How long do you have per section?

Reading: 32 minutes

Writing/Grammar: 32 minutes

Math(no calculator): 35 minutes

Math(calculator): 35 minutes


500

The unicorn is the national animal of which country?

Scotland

500

Mr. Kohl has a beaker containing n milliliters of solution to distribute to the students in his chemistry class. If he gives each student 3 milliliters of solution, he will have 5 milliliters left over. In order to give each student 4 milliliters of solution, he will need an additional 21 milliliters. How many students are in the class?

A) 16

B) 21

C) 23

D) 26

D) 26

500

True or False. When using the process of elimination for the multiple choice strategy I can eliminate whichever one without reason.

False. Don't just focus on verifying the correct answer. Look for reasons to ELIMINATE the wrong answer. 

500

If the difference of 18 and 3n is 6, what is the

value of 2n?

8

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