PSAT 10 - Practice Test 1 - Take the Practice Test

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PSAT 10 Practice Test #1 provides a complete, time-managed exam run-through with the same four sections used in school: Reading, Writing and Language, Math (no calculator), and Math (calculator allowed). It includes setup guidance, recommended test duration with breaks, calculator rules, and immediate scoring instructions. Clear strategies cover pacing, marking answers correctly, guessing policy without penalties, and ensuring accurate grid marking to protect scoring accuracy.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages55

Reading Time2 h 19 min

AccessFree to download

Take the Practice Test

Test Sections and Timing

Scoring, Guessing, and Marking Answers

Test-Taking Strategies

Pacing and Answer Marking Rules

PSAT™ 10 Practice Test \# 1 Make time to take the practice test. It’s one of the best ways to get ready for the PSAT 10. After you take the practice test, score it right away [at](at collegeboard.org/psatscoring)[ collegeboard.org/psatscoring](at collegeboard.org/psatscoring). 5KPT06 Take the Practice Test Take the practice test on the following pages to become familiar with the kinds of questions on the PSAT™ 10. The test you take in school will contain the same four sections as this practice test: (1) a Reading Test,(2) a Writing and Language Test,(3) a portion of the Math Test on which a calculator is not allowed, and (4) a portion of the Math Test on which a calculator is allowed. NOTE: This is Practice Test \#1 . For Practice Test \#2, as well as practice tests in MP3 audio and other formats, go [to](to collegeboard.org/psatpractice. You)[ collegeboard.org/psatpractice](to collegeboard.org/psatpractice. You)[. You](to collegeboard.org/psatpractice. You)[ ](to collegeboard.org/psatpractice. You)[can also call 212-713-8333 to request a practice test](can also call 212-713-8333 to request a practice test)[ ](can also call 212-713-8333 to request a practice test)[in specific formats.](in specific formats.) Set aside about 3 hours to take the entire test (this includes two breaks), and use the practice answer sheet on pages 3–6. Have your calculator available only for the Math Test – Calculator section. After the test, check your answers to see how you scored. Get Credit for All You Know ¨ Use a No. 2 pencil. ¨ See “Marking Answers” below for instructions on marking your answer sheet. Test-Taking Strategies Try these out when you take the practice test: ¨ Focus on easy questions first. You receive one point for each correct answer, no matter how hard or easy the question is. ¨ Work steadily. Use a watch to help with pacing. Don’t waste time on a question that is hard for you. If you cannot answer it, mark it in your test book and go on. Go back to it later if there is time. ¨ It’s okay to guess (see below) . ¨ Mark your answers in the correct row on the answer sheet. Be especially careful if you skip questions. ¨ For Math Test – No Calculator questions 14–17 and Math Test – Calculator questions 28–31, first write your answer in the boxes above the bubbles, and then grid your answer accurately and as completely as the grid will accommodate. If you mark incorrect bubbles, the answer will be scored as incorrect, even if the right answer is given in the boxes. Double-check your grids to ensure that you haven’t marked more than one bubble in the same column. You don’t have to get every question right. You can do well even if you answer some questions incorrectly. | | STANDARD TIMING
Reading Test: 60 minutes
Writing and Language Test: 35 minutes | Math Test – No Calculator: 25 minutes
Math Test – Calculator: 45 minutes | | --- | --- | --- | |

SCORING
Each correct answer: One point Wrong/blank answers: No points lost
GUESSING
There is no penalty for wrong answers, so it makes sense to give the best answer you can to every question, even if it is just your best guess. MARKING ANSWERS
Make sure each mark is dark and completely ﬁlls the bubble. If you erase, do so completely. You may use the test book for scratch work, but for the actual test you will not receive credit for anything you write there. | | | | | CHECKING ANSWERS
When you take the test, you may check your

before time is called, but you may not turn to any other section. | For information on how to score your practice test, go to:
[collegeboard.org/psatscoring](collegeboard.org/psatscoring) | 2 PSAT 10 Practice Test \#1 | | | | | --- | --- | --- | | | PSAT 10 PRACTICE ANSWER SHEET | | | COMPLETE MARK
EXAMPLES OF INCOMPLETE MARKS
It is recommended that you use a No. 2 pencil. It is very important that you ﬁll in the entire circle darkly and completely. If you change your respo

FAQs

How long should you set aside to complete PSAT 10 Practice Test #1?

Set aside about 3 hours, including two breaks, to take the entire test.

Which calculator rules apply during the practice test?

Use the calculator only for the Math Test – Calculator section. The Math Test – No Calculator section does not allow a calculator.

Are wrong answers penalized on PSAT 10 Practice Test #1?

No. There is no penalty for wrong answers, so the best approach is to give the best answer to every question, even if it is a guess.

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