Prepare for the PSAT/NMSQT® 2017

Contents What Is the PSAT/NMSQT®? When Is the 2017 PSAT/NMSQT? Skills Tested on the PSAT/NMSQT How to Prepare for the PSAT/NMSQT Resources Contents

What Is the PSAT/NMSQT?

What to know about the PSAT/NMSQT Test length: 2 hours 45 minutes No penalty for guessing or blank responses, also known as “rights-only scoring” Personalized SAT practice through Khan Academy® with students' own PSAT/NMSQT scores Scale ranges for the scores are 320 – 1520 for the total score

Benefits of the PSAT/NMSQT Personalized SAT practice on Khan Academy based on students' PSAT/NMSQT answers Aligned to the SAT Increased access to additional scholarship providers Online college and career planning tools Admission and financial aid information from colleges Majors and career exploration with College Board and Roadtrip Nation

PSAT/NMSQT 2017 Test Date Wednesday, October 11th Period From To Minutes Period 0 6:55 AM 7:50 AM 55 Period 1 7:55 AM 9:55 AM 120 Break 9:55 AM 10:00 AM 5 Passing 10:00 AM 10:05 AM 5 Period 2 10:05 AM 12:05 PM 120 Lunch 12:05 PM 12:35 PM 30 Period 3 12:40 PM 1:07 PM 25 Period 4 1:12 PM 1:41 PM 30 Period 5 1:46 PM 2:13 PM 25 Period 6 2:18 PM 2:45 PM 25  

Skills Tested on the PSAT/NMSQT

Skills Tested Reading Test Writing and Language Test Math Test Each test assesses the academic skills that students have developed over the years, primarily through their coursework. These skills are considered essential for success in high school, college, and career.

Reading Test 5 Passages 47 Passage-Based Questions; 60 minutes Quick Facts All questions are multiple choice and based on passages. Some passages are paired with other passages or informational graphics such as charts, graphs, and tables. No mathematical computation is required. Prior topic-specific knowledge is never tested.

Writing and Language Test 4 Passages 44 Passage-Based Questions; 35 minutes Writing and Language Test Quick Facts All questions are multiple choice and based on passages. Some passages are paired with informational graphics such as charts, graphs, and tables. No mathematical computation is required. Prior topic-specific knowledge is never tested.

Math Test 2 Test Sections; 70 minutes 48 Questions (40 multiple choice, 8 grid-ins) Math Test Quick Facts Most math questions will be multiple choice, but some will be student-produced responses (grid-ins). The Math Test is divided into two portions: Math Test – Calculator and Math Test – No Calculator. Some parts of the test will present students with a scenario and then ask several questions about it.

How Does the PSAT/NMSQT Compare to the SAT? 2 hours 45 minutes X 160—760 SAT 3 hours 50 minutes Optional 200—800 Time Essay Section Score Range

How to Prepare for the PSAT/NMSQT

PSAT Study Guide The PSAT/NMSQT Study Guide Sample passages/questions for the reading, writing, language, and math test Calculator information Full-length PSAT/NMSQT practice test Information about the National Merit Scholarship Program Additional resource online: www.collegeboard.org/psatpractice

Personalized Skills Information The PSAT/NMSQT Score Report Contains information to help students improve academic skills. Lists skills that students have the best chance of improving with additional work. Connects to personalized practice recommendations on Khan Academy. website: psat.org/scoring Expect results in December

Resources

Resources satpractice.org collegeboard.org/psat For personalized resources aligned to the SAT Suite of Assessments (including the PSAT/NMSQT), please visit: satpractice.org For general information about the PSAT/NMSQT, please visit: collegeboard.org/psat

Take the 2017 PSAT/NMSQT Test Day/Date: Time: Location: Oct. 11, 2017 7:55 A.M Alpha Assignments Make sure you bring: Two No. 2 pencils Calculator (optional – no cell phones)

Room Testing Students’ Last Names P4 Abdul – Arroyo, N 205 Arteaga – Blanco 505 Botros – Cantoran 103 Cao – Cruz, Arisbet 301 Cruz, Bryan – Dinh, John 206 Dinh, Kevin – Duong, K 502 Duong, T – Frausto, D 501 Fuentes – Hernandez, G 102 Hernandez, I – Huynh, E 503 Huynh, J – Kieu, B 516 Kim, C – Le, K 322 Le, M – Luong, P 522 Luong, S – Martinez 106 Maya - Mosqueda 524 Moyotl – Nguyen, Anh 319 Nguyen, Annee – Nguyen, Eric 509 Nguyen, Ethan – Nguyen, Jonathan 323 Nguyen, Joshua -Nguyen, Matthew 513 Nguyen, Michael – Nguyen, Tony G1 Nguyen, Trieu – Parada, I P5 Park, J – Pham, Jimmy 321 Pham, K – Phung, Tiffany 202 Phung, U – Rios, E 507 Rodriguez, A - Salas, I 207 Salgado – Steger 320 Suarez – Tran, Christian 325 Tran, D – Tran, Paul C1 Tran, Peter – Valentin, J 510 Van – Vo, Khoa P3 Vo, Kinsey – Zetina

Good luck!