Psat exam cram

The PSAT/NMSQT Exam Cram provides the most targeted, concise method of studying for the PSAT exam. The content offers students specific strategies for answering various question types, a suggested study schedule, a vocabulary list, some basic admissions counseling information, and some cognitive psychology explaining the differences between knowledge, skills, and abilities and how these are tested by the PSAT. The exam is offered by the College Board in conjunction with the National Merit Scholarship Organization and is given at the schools in the October to November timeframe to approximately two million students in the US. Students generally take the exam in their junior year, but can take it as early as their sophomore year. According to the College Board, students who study in advance receive higher scores than those who do not study. The exam is scored 20-80 points for each topic with the average junior year score at 49. PSAT scores are also used as eligibility for National Merit Scholarships. The exam has three parts: Critical Reading, Math Problem-solving Skills, and Writing Skills. The Exam Cram discusses each topic and is loaded with examples and practice questions. Two full practice exams containing all three topics areas complete the course of study. The popular Cram Sheet gives students an easy reference for last minute study.

1. Critical Reading Section. Sentence Completion General Strategies Passage Based Reading General Strategies Passage Based Reading Question Types Practice Questions Answers and Explanations Sentence Completion (Questions 1-6) Passage Based Reading (Questions 7-25) 2. Writing Skills Section. General Strategies Basic Grammar Review Subject-Verb Agreement Misplaced Modifiers Parallel Construction Nouns and Pronouns Incomplete Sentences Idiom Rhetoric Identifying Sentence Errors, Improving Sentences, and Improving Paragraphs Identifying Sentence Errors Improving Sentences Improving Paragraphs Commonly Misused Words Accept, Except Affect, Effect Among, Between Assure, Insure, Ensure Compare to, Compare with Complement, Compliment Farther, Further Fewer, Less Imply, Infer Its, It's Lay, Lie Precede, Proceed Principal, Principle Set, Sit Than, Then That, Which There, Their, They're To, Too Your, You're Practice Questions Answer Explanations Identifying Sentence Errors _(Questions 1-14) Improving Sentences (Questions 15-34) Improving Paragraphs (Questions 35-39) 3. Math Section. Draw Pictures Apply Logic Answer the Question That They Ask You Check the Choices Pick Numbers for the Variables Skip Around Read the Questions Carefully Look for "New Operations" Arithmetic Understanding Operations Using Whole Numbers, Decimals, and Fractions Understanding Squares and Square Roots Understanding Exponents Understanding Ratios and Proportions Understanding Percent and Percentages Understanding Simple Probability Understanding Number Lines and Sequences Understanding Absolute Value Understanding Mean, Median, and Mode Algebra Understanding Linear Equations with One Variable Understanding Systems of Equations Understanding Polynomial Operations and Factoring Simple Quadratic Expressions Understanding Linear Inequalities with One Variable Understanding Inequalities and Absolute Value Equations Understanding Functions Geometry Understanding the Coordinate Plane Understanding the Equation of a Line Understanding Slope Understanding Parallel and Perpendicular Lines Understanding Distance and Midpoint Formulas Understanding Properties and Relations of Plane Figures Understanding Angles Understanding Perimeter, Area, and Volume Understanding Word Problems Understanding Data Interpretation Problems Multiple Choice Versus Student-Produced Response Practice Questions Answer Explanations Multiple Choice (Questions 1-8) Student-Produced Response _(Questions 9-18) 4. Practice Exam 1. SECTION 1 SECTION 2 SECTION 3 SECTION 4 SECTION 5 5. Answer Key 1. SECTION 1-Critical Reading Sentence Completion (Questions 1-7) Reading Comprehension (Questions 8-23) SECTION 2-Math SECTION 3-Writing Skills Identifying Sentence Errors _(Questions 1-14) Improving Sentences (Questions 15-34) Improving Paragraphs (Questions 35-39) SECTION 4-Math Multiple Choice (Questions 1-8) Student Produced Response _(Questions 9-18) SECTION 5-Critical Reading Sentence Completion (Questions 1-6) Reading Comprehension (Questions 7-25) 6. Practice Exam 2. SECTION 1 SECTION 2 SECTION 3 SECTION 4 SECTION 5 7. Answer Key 2. PRACTICE TEST 2 ANSWER KEY SECTION 1-Critical Reading Sentence Completion (Questions 1-7) Reading Comprehension (Questions 8-21) SECTION 2-Math SECTION 3-Writing Skills Identifying Sentence Errors _(Questions 1-14) Improving Sentences (Questions 15-34) Improving Paragraphs (Questions 35-39) SECTION 4-Math Multiple Choice (Questions 1-8) Student Produced Response _(Questions 9-18) SECTION 5-Critical Reading Sentence Completion (Questions 1-6) Reading Comprehension (Questions 7-25) 8. What's Next? Choosing the Best College or University for You Size Location Finances Reputation Resources Athletics Instructors Social Environment Diversity Applying to College Applications Recommendations Resume Personal Statements High School Course Work Mathematics: Algebra, Geometry English: Writing/Composition Courses Languages: Latin, Spanish, Italian, French Appendix A: PSAT Vocabulary List. Appendix B: Math Reference. Numbers and Operations The Properties of Integers Order of Operations (PEMDAS) Fractions and Rational Numbers Ratio, Proportion, and Percent Squares and Square Roots Arithmetic and Geometric Sequences Sets of Numbers Factors and Multiples Outcomes Algebra and Functions Factoring Exponents Inequalities Word Problems Functions Geometry Coordinate Geometry Triangles Quadrilaterals, Lines, Angles Circles Special Symbols Data Interpretation Appendix C: Need to Know More: Additional Resources. Appendix D: Scoring Worksheets and Tables. SCORING YOUR PSAT PRACTICE TEST Critical Reading-Sections 1 5 Writing-Section 3 Multiple Choice Math ONLY-Section 2 Questions 1-8 of Section 4 Student-Produced Math ONLY-Questions 9-18 of Section 4 Practice Exam 1 Scoring Worksheet Practice Exam 2 Scoring Worksheet PSAT SCORING TABLES Index.