PSAT 10 Student Guide - Spring 2019 - Test-taking Advice and Practice

Oct 10, 2026

Spring 2019 PSAT 10 Student Guide explains the test purpose, coverage, and structure across Reading, Writing and Language, and Math. It provides guidance on using this guide, creating a College Board account, arranging testing accommodations, and selecting preparation steps. The guide details scoring rules, score report categories, test-day logistics, security and fairness policies, and privacy protections. It includes sample materials for reading, writing, and language, plus math sections with calculator guidance and tips.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages44

Reading Time1 h 51 min

AccessFree to download

Using This Guide

What the PSAT 10 Measures

Organization of the PSAT 10

How the PSAT 10 Is Scored

What Scores You Will Receive

Before Test Day

Create a College Board Account

If You Need Testing Accommodations

Student Search Service

How to Prepare

Instant Practice Test Scoring with Scan and Score

On Test Day

Items to Bring for Testing

Test Security and Fairness Policies

Phones and Electronic Devices Policy

Taking the Test

Protecting Your Privacy: Use of Student Information

After Test Day

Useful Resources

Evidence-Based Reading and Writing

Spring 2019 Student Guide PSAT 10 information Test-taking advice and tips An official practice test About the College Board The College Board is a mission-driven not-for-profit organization that connects students to college success and opportunity. Founded in 1900, the College Board was created to expand access to higher education. Today, the membership association is made up of over 6,000 of the world’s leading educational institutions and is dedicated to promoting excellence and equity in education. Each year, the College Board helps more than seven million students prepare for a successful transition to college through programs and services in college readiness and college success—including the SAT® and the Advanced Placement Program® . The organization also serves the education community through research and advocacy on behalf of students, educators, and schools. For further information, [visit](visit collegeboard.org)[ collegeboard.org](visit collegeboard.org). PSAT 10 Customer Service You can reach us from 8 a.m. (9 a.m. mid-June to September) to 7 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday to Friday. PHONE: 866-433-7728 INTERNATIONAL: +1-212-713-8105 [EMAIL:](EMAIL: psathelp@info.collegeboard.org)[ psathelp@info.collegeboard.org](EMAIL: psathelp@info.collegeboard.org) [MAIL:](MAIL: PSAT 10)[ PSAT 10](MAIL: PSAT 10) [P.O. Box 6720](P.O. Box 6720) Princeton, NJ 08541-6720 © 2019 The College Board. College Board, Advanced Placement Program, Advanced Placement, SAT, Student Search Service, and the acorn logo are registered trademarks of the College Board. PSAT is a trademark owned by the College Board. BigFuture and SAT Subject Tests are trademarks owned by the College Board. All other marks are the property of their respective owners. Visit the College Board on the web: [collegeboard.org](collegeboard.org). Khan Academy is a registered trademark in the United States and other jurisdictions. 2 2019 PSAT 10 Student Guide Contents 4 Using This Guide 4 What the PSAT 10 Measures 4 Organization of the PSAT 10 4 How the PSAT 10 Is Scored 5 What Scores You Will Receive 5 Before Test Day 5 Create a College Board Account 5 If You Need Testing Accommodations 5 Student Search Service 6 How to Prepare 7 Instant Practice Test Scoring with Scan and Score 7 On Test Day 7 Items to Bring for Testing 8 Test Security and Fairness Policies 8 Phones and Electronic Devices Policy 8 Taking the Test 9 Protecting Your Privacy: Use of Student Information 10 After Test Day 10 Useful Resources 11 Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 11 Reading Test Overview 12 Sample Reading Test Materials 19 Writing and Language Test Overview 20 Sample Writing and Language Test Materials 27 Math 27 Math Test Overview 27 Calculator Use 29 Answering Student-Produced Response Questions 29 Tips for the Math Test 29 Sample Math Test Materials 38 What You Need to Know About Taking the PSAT 10 38 PSAT 10 Terms and Conditions Student Guide 2019 PSAT 10 3 Using This Guide Taking the PSAT 10 is a great way to find out how ready you are for college and career. Just as important, taking the PSAT 10 connects you to College Board programs and services that can propel you toward the opportunities you’ve earned through your own hard work. We’ve created this guide to help you: 􀂃 Become familiar with the test so that you’re not surprised or confused on test day. A complete practice test is included in this guide. 􀂃 Learn the test directions. The directions for answering the questions in this guide are the same as those on the actual test. 􀂃 Review the sample questions. The more familiar you are with the question formats, the more comfortable you’ll feel when you see similar questions on the actual test. In particular, be sure to practice writing answers to the student-produced response questions on the Math Test later in this guide. Find additional sample questions at psat. org. 􀂃 Unde

FAQs

What does the PSAT 10 measure and what skills are emphasized?

The PSAT 10 measures skills and knowledge focused on what students learn in high school and what they need to succeed in college and career training. It also encourages habits and choices that support success in school and preparation for the PSAT 10.

How are PSAT 10 multiple-choice questions scored?

Each correct multiple-choice answer earns one point, while incorrect answers earn zero points. No points are subtracted for incorrect answers, and no points are given for answers left blank.

What key topics are covered before and on test day?

Before test day, the guide covers creating a College Board account, requesting testing accommodations, and student search service information. On test day, it covers what to bring, test security and fairness policies, and privacy protection through appropriate use of student information.

Oct 10, 2026

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