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
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an exam that measures how well students are prepared for college.
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the foundation for understanding students’ progress as they enter high
school.
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grade-level appropriate content for eighth- and ninth-graders that will match
the scope and difficulty of work found in the classroom.
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the first step on the path to the PSAT/NMSQT and to the SAT.
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
120
2 hrs. & 25 min.
How is the PSAT 8/9 scored?
Total Score
2 Section Scores
1 Total Score
240 – 1440 scale
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
Math
120 – 720 scale
3 Test Scores
2 Cross-Test Scores
Reading, Writing, Math
6 – 36 scale
Analysis in History/Social Studies
Analysis in Science
6 – 36 scale
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
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Fall window:
September 28th through January 29th
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Spring window:
February 22nd through March 4th
Ensor Middle School Testing/Prep Dates
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PSAT Prep: Monday, September 28 – Thursday, October 1, 2015
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PSAT Test Date: Friday, October 2, 2015
Final Details
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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
Resources
• There is additional information and resources for parents and
students available at www.collegereadiness.collegeboard.org
Goal Setting: Personal Graduation Plans
• Academic
• Personal
Questions?
http://www.brightstorm.com/test-prep/psat/psat-prep/about-the-psat/