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The PSAT 10 takes 2 hours and 14 minutes and consists of two sections: (1) the Reading and Writing section, and (2) the Math section. Most of the questions are multiple choice, though some math questions ask you to write in the answer rather than select it.
The following table shows how much time you get for each section and the number of questions for each test:
| Section | Length (minutes) | Number of Questions/Tasks |
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| Reading and Writing | 64 | 54 |
| Math | 70 | 44 |
| Total | 134 | 98 |
The Math section includes 44 questions evenly divided between 2 modules. You have 35 minutes to answer the questions in each module (~1 minute and 35 seconds per question). Across each module, questions are arranged from easiest to hardest, allowing you to have the best opportunity to demonstrate what you know and can do. An acceptable calculator can be used on the entire Math section of the test.
What the Digital Math Section Is Like
The Math section of the digital PSAT 10 is designed to measure your success with building critical college and career readiness knowledge and skills in math. It focuses on key elements of algebra, advanced math, problem-solving and data analysis, and geometry and trigonometry. Over the course of the Math section, you'll answer multiple-choice and student-produced response questions that measure your fluency with, understanding of, and ability to apply the math concepts, skills, and practices that are most essential.
Approximately 30% of Math questions are set in context. These in-context "word" questions require you to consider a science, social studies, or real-world scenario and apply your math skills and knowledge, along with an understanding of the context, to determine the answer to each.
Select questions in this section are accompanied by an informational graphic.
Questions in the Math section fall into four content domains:
1. Algebra
Questions in this domain measure the ability to analyze, fluently solve, and create linear equations and inequalities as well as analyze and fluently solve equations and systems of equations using multiple techniques. Questions include:
- Linear equations in 1 variable
- Linear equations in 2 variables
- Linear functions
- Systems of 2 linear equations in 2 variables
- Linear inequalities in 1 or 2 variables
2. Advanced Math
Questions in this domain measure skills and knowledge central for progression to more advanced math courses, including demonstrating an understanding of absolute value, quadratic, exponential, polynomial, rational, radical, and other nonlinear equations. Questions include:
- Equivalent expressions
- Nonlinear equations in 1 variable and systems of equations in 2 variables
- Nonlinear functions
3. Problem-Solving and Data Analysis
Questions in this domain measure the ability to apply quantitative reasoning about ratios, rates, and proportional relationships; understand and apply unit rate; and analyze and interpret 1- and 2-variable data. Questions include:
- Ratios, rates, proportional relationships, and units
- Percentages, 1-variable data
- Distributions and measures of center and spread
- 2-variable data: models and scatterplots
- Probability and conditional probability
- Inference from sample statistics and margin of error
- Evaluating statistical claims: observational studies and experiments
4. Geometry and Trigonometry
Questions in this domain measure the ability to solve problems that focus on area and volume; angles, triangles, and trigonometry; and circles. Questions include:
- Area and volume
- Lines, angles, and triangles
- Right triangles and trigonometry
- Circles
The Reading and Writing section includes 54 questions evenly divided between 2 modules. You have 32 minutes to answer the questions in each module (~1 minute and 11 seconds per question). To help you budget your time, questions that test similar skills and knowledge are grouped together and arranged from easiest to hardest.
What the Reading Test Passages and Writing Section Questions Are Like
The Reading and Writing section of the digital PSAT 10 is designed to measure your success with building critical college and career readiness in literacy. In this section, you'll answer multiple-choice questions requiring you to read, comprehend, and use information and ideas in texts; analyze the craft and structure of texts; revise texts to improve the rhetorical expression of ideas; and edit texts to follow core conventions of Standard English.
Passages in this section, which serve as the basis for answering test questions, represent the subject areas of literature, history/social studies, the humanities, and science. There is a single question per passage.
Select questions in this section are accompanied by an informational graphic.
The questions in the Reading and Writing section fall into four broad categories:
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Craft and Structure
Questions in this domain measure the comprehension, vocabulary, analysis, synthesis, and reasoning skills and knowledge needed to:
- Understand and use high-utility words and phrases in context.
- Evaluate the structure and purpose of texts.
- Make connections between topically related texts.
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Information and Ideas
Questions in this domain measure comprehension, analysis, and reasoning skills and knowledge and the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, and integrate information to:
- Evaluate central ideas and details.
- Show command of evidence from text, tables, bar graphs, and line graphs.
- Make inferences.
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Standard English Conventions
Questions in this domain measure the ability to edit text to conform to core conventions of Standard English sentence structure, usage, and punctuation.
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Expression of Ideas
Questions in this domain measure the ability to revise texts to improve the effectiveness of written expression and to meet specific rhetorical goals.
Registration is simple & quick online:
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SAT/ACT Test Dates
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I send my scores?
You will receive four free score reports with your registration. USE THESE FREE REPORTS, as scores sent at a later time require an additional fee. Most colleges require SAT/ACT scores be reported directly from College Board or ACT Student Services.
How can I prepare for the SAT/ACT?
Two websites that offer free test prep online are www.number2.com and www.march2success.com. College Board has teamed up with Khan Academy to provide tutorial and remediation for the SAT exam. They also provide an SAT “Question of the Day” at http://sat.collegeboard.com/practice.
Do I need to take the SAT/ACT?
All students planning to attend a four year college after high school should take the SAT, ACT, or both. In addition, high SAT and ACT scores can help secure scholarship funding for students planning to attend a junior or community college.
Should I take the ACT or the SAT?
The formatting of the tests is very different. I suggest that students take both the SAT and ACT, decide which format is more comfortable for them, and then retake the favored test.
ACT has science and the SAT doesn't.
The SAT has a non-calculator section and calculator section.
When should I take the SAT/ACT?
Scores are required to be admitted into a four-year university. Many students take the test multiple times in order to improve their scores. I advise students to take the test for the first time in the spring of their junior year.
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SAT
There are easy and hard examples of each type of problem below.
Heart of Algebra
www.khanacademy.org/test-prep/sat/sat-math-practice#new-sat-heart-of-algebra
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solving linear equations and linear inequalities
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interpreting linear functions
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linear equations and inequalities word problems
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graphing linear equations
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linear function word problems
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solving systems of linear equations
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systems of equations linear and inequalities word problems
Passport to Advanced Mathematics
www.khanacademy.org/test-prep/sat/sat-math-practice#new-sat-passport-advanced-mathematics
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solving quadratic equations
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interpreting nonlinear expressions
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quadratic and exponential word problems
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manipulating quadratic and exponential expressions
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radicals and rational exponents
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radical and rational equations
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operations with rational expressions
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operations with polynomials
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polynomial factors and graphs
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nonlinear equation graphs
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linear and quadratic systems
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structure in expressions
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isolating quantities
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function notation
Problem Solving and Data Analysis
www.khanacademy.org/test-prep/sat/sat-math-practice#new-sat-problem-solving-data-analysis
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ratios, rates and proportions
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percent
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units
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table data
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scatterplots
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key features of graphs
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linear and exponential growth
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data inferences
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center, spread and shape of distributions
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data collection and conclusions
Additional Topics in Math
www.khanacademy.org/test-prep/sat/sat-math-practice#new-sat-additional-topics-math
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volume word problems
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right triangle word problems
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congruence and similarity
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right triangle trigonometry
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angles, arc lengths and trig functions
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circle theorems
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circle equations
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complex numbers
Khan Academy SAT Practice (login)
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TSI
The latest version of the TSI test is called the Texas Success Assessment Initiative 2.0. It is sometimes referred to as the TSIA2. The purpose of this test is to help your college determine if you are ready for college-level classes in math, reading, writing. If you are not ready, it will help determine what type of developmental classes or intervention may be needed to get you fully prepared to succeed.
All incoming college students in Texas must take the TSI Assessment, unless they qualify for an exemption. The most common exemption is given for meeting minimum standards on the ACT, SAT, or statewide high school tests. There is also an exemption for current and former members of the military.
The two components of the TSI Test are Math and English Language Arts and Reading (ELAR). Each section consists of multiple choice questions, but the ELAR section also includes an essay question.
The test is computer adaptive, which means that it presents questions which are more or less difficult based on how well you are doing. There is no time limit, and students are encouraged to carefully read each question before choosing their answers. Here is the test structure:
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Mathematics: 20 Questions
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English Language Arts and Reading: 30 Questions
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Essay Section: 1 Essay Question
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