"Things to Know"
What 3 areas does the PSAT measure?
Reading, Math, and Writing skills
When does your school receive your PSAT scores?
December
What genre of passages will you see in the reading section?
Historical and contemporary fiction; articles in social sciences; foundational government documents; scientific articles
Is the writing section multiple choice?
Yes! You will be correcting sentences and passages.
What is one reason for taking the PSAT?
Get feedback about critical academic skills: Prepare for the SAT": Get ready for college: Enter scholarship competitions
How long is the PSAT?
2 hours and 45 minutes
How many questions accompany each reading passage?
9-10
How much time do you have to answer each writing question?
45 seconds
What are 3 things that you should bring to the test?
No. 2 pencils, eraser, Approved calculator
Do you lose points for having a wrong answer?
How many reading passages are on the PSAT?
To do well in this section, you need to have a good understanding of...?
Basic rules of grammar, article/narrative writing structure, vocabulary in context
What does PSAT stand for?
Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test
What is the date of PSAT?
October
How much time do you have to read the passage and answer the accompany passage questions?
12 minutes
How many answer choices are given for each question?
4
What could the PSAT qualify you for?
Advanced Placement or Dual Credit Classes; Gifted Identification
What is the name of the website on which you can look up your PSAT scores?
College Board
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As used in the first paragraph, “sophisticated” most nearly means
A. messy
B. intricate
C. unknowable
D. challenging
B. intricate
Select the italicized word or phrase that needs to be changed to make the sentence correct. Some sentences contain no error at all.
Marvin, the librarian from Ridgedale always has a good recommendation for something to read. No error.
A. Marvin
B. Ridgedale Always
C. Something to read
D. No error
Ridgedale always
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