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Socorro Independent School District PSAT 8/9 PGP September 2015

PSAT 8/9 PSAT 10 PSAT/NMSQT SAT Information courtesy of College Board

What is the PSAT 8/9? The PSAT 8/9 is/has an exam that measures how well students are prepared for college. the foundation for understanding students’ progress as they enter high school. grade-level appropriate content for eighth- and ninth-graders that will match the scope and difficulty of work found in the classroom. the first step on the path to the PSAT/NMSQT and to the SAT.

Time Allotted (minutes) Number of Questions/Tasks What’s on the PSAT 8/9 Component Time Allotted (minutes) Number of Questions/Tasks Reading 55 42 Writing and Language 30 40 Math 60 38 Total 145 2 hrs. & 25 min. 120

How is the PSAT 8/9 scored? Total Score 1 Total Score 2 Section Scores 240 – 1440 scale 2 Section Scores Evidence-Based Reading and Writing Math 120 – 720 scale 3 Test Scores Reading, Writing, Math 6 – 36 scale 2 Cross-Test Scores Analysis in History/Social Studies Analysis in Science 6 Subscores Words in Context Command of Evidence Expression of Ideas Standard English Conventions Heart of Algebra Problem Solving and Data Analysis 1- 15 scale

PSAT 8/9 Testing Window Administered Fall window: September 28th through January 29th Spring window: February 22nd through March 4th Ensor Middle School Testing/Prep Dates PSAT Prep: Monday, September 28 – Thursday, October 1, 2015 PSAT Test Date: Friday, October 2, 2015

Final Details Registration is open from August 19 – August 28 between 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. Pay fees in Student Center with Ms. Gonzalez Cost is $10.00 – bring exact amount No refunds No checks ⃰ PSAT Camp is from September 28 – October 1 from 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. ⃰ PSAT Exam is on October 2 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. ⃰ You MUST have an ID on day of examination or you will not be permitted to take exam ⃰ PSAT candidates must be in testing room no later than 7:55 a.m. on day of exam ⃰ No monies will be refunded for late arrivals Please DO NOT let money be the reason you don’t take exam Speak to your counselor

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