The PSAT questions are divided into four sections 2 Math sections and 2 English sections. Test Section Questions Time Details Reading 47 60 minutes Main Ideas, Details, Inferences, Word Meanings, Author’s Purpose and Tone, Opinions and Arguments, Predictions Writing 44 35 minutes Vocabulary, Verbal Reasoning, Ability to Relate Ideas Logically Quantitative (Math) 31 (Calculator [...]
Total testing time is 2 hours and 45 minutes.
For the 2017-18 testing year the PSAT test dates are: Primary test day: Wednesday, October 11 Saturday test day: October 14 Alternate test day: Wednesday, October 25 For PSAT 10, Schools choose a date between February 21 and April 14, 2017.
PSAT scores are calculated in much the same way as the new SAT scores: Students earn 1 point for each question answered correctly. Students neither lose nor gain points for questions answered incorrectly. Students neither lose nor gain points for questions that are skipped. The PSAT is divided into two sections: Math and Evidence-Based Reading [...]
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