Overview of the PSAT (Module 3 lesson 1)

Before you start studying for the PSAT, it is important to have an idea of its purpose, design and the content that it covers. As you review the STUDENT GUIDE, here are a few things you will notice:

1. You will use the bluebook app to take the test. You can download now to access practice tests, or view the sample material to become familiar with the format and questions types
2. Section 1 is reading with 54 questions in 54 minutes
• Section 1 includes 4 types of questions
• Information and ideas
• Craft and structure
• Expression of ideas
• Standard English conventions
3. Section 2 is math with 44 questions in 70 minutes
• Section 2 includes 4 types of questions
• Algebra
• Advanced math
• Problem solving and data analysis
• Geometry and trigonometry
• You will be able to use the DESMOS scientific calculator on the entire math section

On page 10 of the STUDENT GUIDE, you will find details each section and a question distribution

The test is adaptive, this means that the second part of each section may be different depending on how well you do on the first part

Start by looking at your score report and your AI analysis from the last lesson to identify your two weakest areas. You can use the page tabs along the top border to find specific study resources for each question type. 

When you think that you understand the basic structure and format of the PSAT, use this PSAT KAHOOT to measure your knowledge: