FOR DIGITAL TESTING · 11 Test Fairness Review 11 Test Question Inquiries 11 Useful Resources 12 Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 12 Reading Test Overview 13 Sample Reading Test

2019-20

Student Guide

Information about the digital PSAT 89

Test-taking advice and tips

Directions and sample test questions

FOR DIGITAL TESTING

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MAIL PSAT 89 PO Box 6720 Princeton NJ 08541-6720

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2019-20 Digital PSAT 89 Student Guide 2

Contents 5 Using This Guide

5 What the PSAT 89 Measures

5 How the PSAT 89 Is Organized

6 How the PSAT 89 Is Scored

6 What Scores You Will Receive

7 Before Test Day

7 Create a College Board Account

7 If You Need Testing Accommodations

7 How to Prepare

8 On Test Day

8 Items to Bring for Testing

8 Test Security and Fairness Policies

9 Phones and Electronic Devices Policy

10 Taking the Test

10 Protecting Your Privacy Use of Student Information

11 After Test Day

11 Test Fairness Review

11 Test Question Inquiries

11 Useful Resources

12 Evidence-Based Reading and Writing

12 Reading Test Overview

13 Sample Reading Test Materials

14 Reading Test Questions

17 Writing and Language Test Overview

18 Sample Writing and Language Test Materials

19 Writing and Language Test Questions

22 Math

22 Math Test Overview

22 Calculator Use

23 Answering Student-Produced Response Questions

23 Tips for the Math Test

23 Sample Math Test Materials

24 Math Test ndash No Calculator Questions

27 Math Test ndash Calculator Questions

30 Overview of Testing Tools in the Secure Browser

32 What You Need to Know About Taking the PSAT 89

32 PSAT 89 Terms and Conditions

36 Makeup Testing

Student Guide 2019-20 Digital PSAT 89 3

What the PSAT 89 Measures Using This Guide

Using This GuideTaking the PSAT 89 is a great way to find out how ready you are for college and career Just as important taking the PSAT 89 connects you to College Board programs and services that can propel you toward the opportunities yoursquove earned through your own hard work Wersquove created this guide to help you

Become familiar with the test so that yoursquore notsurprised or confused on test day

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 yoursquoll feel when you see similar questions on the actual test In particular be sure to practice how to answer the student-produced response questions on the Math Test later in this guide

Understand how the tests are scored

Be aware of what you need to know about taking this test Terms and conditions and other test security and fairness policies can be found after the sample questions

What the PSAT 89 Measures The PSAT 89 is focused on the skills and knowledge at the heart of education It measures

What you learn in school

What you need to succeed in college and careertraining

The same habits and choices that lead to success in school will help you get ready for the PSAT 89 The best way to prepare for the test is to

Take challenging courses

Do your homework

Prepare for tests and quizzes

Ask and answer lots of questions

How the PSAT 89 Is OrganizedThe PSAT 89 has three tests the Reading Test the Writing and Language Test and the Math Test The tests break down like this

Component Time Allotted

(min) Number of Questions

Reading 55 42

Writing and 30 40 Language

Math 60 38

Total 145 120

Analysis in Science

Using This Guide How the PSAT 89 Is Scored

How the PSAT 89 Is ScoredAll multiple-choice questions are scored by giving one point for each correct answer No points are subtracted for incorrect answers or answers left blank Hard questions count the same as easier questions You wonrsquot lose any points for guessing so try to answer every question The table below shows all the scores yoursquoll receive on the PSAT 89

PSAT 89 Score Reported Details Score Range

Total Score Sum of the two section scores 240ndash1440

Section Scores (2) Evidence-Based Reading and Writing

120ndash720

Test Scores (3) Reading

Writing and Language

6ndash36

Cross-Test Scores (2) Analysis in HistorySocial Studies

Based on selected questions in the Reading Test Writing and Language Test and Math Test These scores show how well you use your skills to analyze texts and solve problems in these subject areas

6ndash36

Subscores (6) Reading and Writing and Language Command of Evidence and Words in Context

1ndash15

Writing and Language Expression of Ideas and Standard English Conventions

Math Heart of Algebra and Problem Solving and Data Analysis

What Scores You Will Receive Your paper score report will include a total score section scores and test scores The online score report will include cross-test scores and subscores as well Yoursquoll be able to see not only how you did overall but also where your strengths are and where you need to improve Once you get your score report if you are age 13 or over visit studentscorescollegeboardorg to learn more about what these scores mean All students can visit httpscollegereadinesscollegeboardorgpsat-8-9scores for general information about scoring

Your score report includes a message about your potential for success in APreg courses based on your scores

Scores will become available based on when your school tests If your school tests in April scores will be available online by mid-May and paper score reports will be sent to schools in May and June If you havenrsquot received your score report by late June see your counselor Your school will be able to print a copy for you

Create a College Board Account Before Test Day

Before Test Day

Create a CollegeBoard Account If yoursquore age 13 or over create a free College Board account so you can access your PSAT 89 scores when they become available Just visit collegeboardorg and click ldquoSign uprdquo to get started

If You Need Testing Accommodations If you have a disability that requires accommodations such as braille extra breaks or permission to test blood sugar be sure to work with your school which will determine which accommodations are appropriate

IMPORTANT Supports such as glossaries translated test directions and extended time are available for English learners If you need English learner (EL) support work with your school to ensure it will be there on test day

The digital test is accessible to students with accommodations and can be used with assistive technology such as screen readers and refreshable braille Some features can even be used by all students If you are taking the test with accommodations requiring the use of an approved assistive technology device you should try out the device in the Student Digital Test Preview at digitaltestingcollegeboardorgfor-students before test day in order to ensure operational functionality If the digital accommodation supports within the Student Digital Test Preview donrsquot meet your testing needs please contact your teacher or counselor to arrange for alternate accommodation supports

Applying for Accommodations Work with your schoolrsquos SSD coordinator or

counselor for accommodations Your SSD coordinator or other appropriate school staff can help determine what accommodations are best for you and if your state requires it submit a request online

If you are approved for extended time for specificsubject areas (math for example) yoursquoll only getthose accommodations on the relevant sectionsor tests

Talk to your SSD coordinator or other appropriatestaff member before test day to confirm whataccommodations you are approved for and anyadditional information you need for testing

How to PrepareThe PSAT 89 measures the knowledge and skills you have developed in reading writing and language and math Review the information in this guide including the sample questions and directions to become more familiar with the test Go to collegeboardorgabout-psat-8-9 to get more information about preparing for the test To see what itrsquos like to take the test on a computer and learn about the available tools go to the Student Digital Test Preview at digitaltesting collegeboardorgfor-students

On Test Day Items to Bring for Testing

On Test Day

Items to Bring for TestingWhat to Bring Acceptable photo ID in case you need it (see

satorgid for more information)

Two No 2 pencils with soft erasers for scratch work

Earphones only if yoursquore approved forassistive technologyndashcompatible or MP3 audioaccommodations and the school doesnrsquot provideearphones

Nice to Have A watch (without an audible alarm or

communicationrecording capabilitiessmartwatches may be collected before testing)

A bag or backpack (which must be stored awayduring testing)

Snacks and drinks (which must be under your desk during testing)

An acceptable calculator for use on the Math Test ndash Calculator portion of the test (see Calculator Use on page 22)

Extra batteries and backup calculator

What Not to BringUnless you have been approved to use a specific device or aid (such as a blood-sugar-monitoring application highlighter or colored pen or pencil) as an accommodation you should not bring any prohibited devices or aids into the testing room Prohibited devices and aids include but arenrsquot limited to

Cell phones smartphones or wearable technology (phones and wearable technology may be collected before the test and returned before dismissal)

Audio playersrecorders

Tablets laptops notebooks Bluetooth or any other personal computing devices

Separate timers of any type

Cameras or any other photographic equipment

Smartwatches and any other devices that canbe used to record transmit receive or play backaudio photographic text or video content

Highlighters colored penspencils or mechanical pencils

Dictionaries or other books

Compasses rulers protractors or cutting devices

Pamphlets or papers of any kind includingnotes and scratch paper (For scratch workyoursquoll receive paper or you can use the onlinenotepad by selecting Notes in the toolbar of thesecure browser)

Earplugs

IMPORTANT Epinephrine auto-injectors (eg EpiPens) are permitted in the testing room without the need for accommodations They must be placed in a clear bag and stored under your desk during testing (For other medical devices you may need to request an accommodation)

What to Do If You know in advance that you cannot take the test on the date your school offers it Tell your counselor as soon as possible that you have a conflict such as a religious observance You may be able to take the test at a nearby school that has selected a different test date If you test at another school be sure to take your school code and an acceptable photo ID with you

You are homeschooled and want to take the PSAT 89 Make arrangements in advance with your local school or another nearby school that is administering the test (For a list of schools in your area go to orderingcollegeboardorgtestordering publicSearch) If this is not possible contact the PSAT 89 office (see inside cover)

You will be studying in another country when the test is given Contact the PSAT 89 office and provide the name of the city and country and if known the name and address of the school you will be attending when the test is given The PSAT 89 office will send you instructions

Test Security and Fairness Policies College Boardrsquos Test Security and Fairness policies are designed to give every student a fair and equitable opportunity to demonstrate their skills and knowledge Theyrsquore also designed to prevent anyone from gaining an unfair advantage on College Board tests When you take the digital PSAT 89 yoursquoll be asked to read a statement that you have read understand and will comply with our Test Security and Fairness policies as detailed here

You must present acceptable photo ID for admission if any school staff member asks you to

Phones and Electronic Devices Policy On Test Day

Allowing someone to impersonate you to take a College Board test or engaging in impersonation to take a test for someone else is strictly prohibited

Creating a disturbance or failing to follow instructions given by testing staff is prohibited

Sharing test questions or answers is prohibited at any time unless test content is released as part of a College Board service

Using phones and certain other electronic devices aside from the school-provided device for taking the test is prohibited in PSAT 89 test sites Staff at your test site may collect devices such as cell phones and smartwatches before testing begins If you are observed with such a device after collection occurs you will be dismissed from testing and your scores will be canceled

You are prohibited from accessing secured test materials at any time before or after the test

If you exit the building before testing ends your scores may be canceled

While yoursquore taking the test do not allow anyone to see the test questions or your answers

The timing of each test section is strictly scheduled You cannot skip ahead or go back to a previous test or test section while taking the digital PSAT 89

You may not consult notes other people electronic devices or any other resources during the test or during breaks

Calculators may not be shared and may only be on your desk during the parts of the PSAT 89 theyrsquore approved for

All students in your school must take the test at the same time (Exceptions may be approved for students with disabilities)

If you become ill or must leave during the test or if for any other reason you do not want your test scored you may ask the proctor or test coordinator to withdraw your test from scoring before you leave the testing room After you leave the testing room if you decide to withdraw your test from scoring you must report your decision immediately to the test coordinator or the PSAT 89 office (See the inside front cover for contact information)

Members of your household or immediate family may not serve as PSAT 89 coordinators or in any other role that has access to tests before test day even at a different school during the testing period (SeptemberndashMarch or April) that you take the test (Immediate family includes onersquos parents siblings children grandparents and spouse This applies even if they do not reside in the same household) A proctor may not administer the test to a member of their family or household

You may not discuss the contents of the test with anyone or share them through any means including but not limited to emails text messages and the internet until after score reports have been distributed

Violation of policies related to test security can result in denial of entry to or immediate dismissal from the test site cancellation of your scores or a limited or permanent ban from any College Board assessment including the SAT SAT Subject Teststrade and the Advanced Placementreg exams

Please read the PSAT 89 Terms and Conditions later in this guide for important information about your rights and responsibilities as a test taker

Phones and Electronic Devices PolicyDevices that can be used to document or communicate test content or answers are not allowed at the test site You may not bring electronics of any kind other than approved calculators with you on test day (an exception may apply for medically required devices) If however you forget to leave a device at home yoursquoll be instructed to turn off all electronic devices The staff in your testing room may collect cell phones and wearable technology before the test begins Be sure to turn off your phone andor watch alarm if you have one or both

If your device makes noise (even if collected by the proctor) you will get a warning and be told to turn it off However if you are seen with it at any time including during breaks you will be dismissed immediately your scores will be canceled and the device may be kept and its contents inspected College Board is not responsible for loss of or damage to personal items including electronic devices while yoursquore at the test site

College Board regularly bolsters its security efforts in order to protect the integrity of the test and ensure a fair PSAT 89 administration From time to time College Board Educational Testing Service (ETS) and its testing staff may employ enhanced security measures such as the use of metal detecting wands to detect mobile phones and other electronic devices Test takers should be prepared to undergo these security measures to ensure a fair testing environment

Depending on your schoolrsquos policy the test administration staff may be authorized to collect and hold phones and other prohibited electronic devices during the test administration including break periods or to deny admission to anyone in possession of a prohibited electronic device

On Test Day Taking the Test

Taking the TestTesting Guidelines Plan ahead and bring equipment thatrsquos in good

working order Testing staff may not have extrabatteries or calculators

When marking answers

Select the answer-choice radio button or even the answer choice itself ensuring that the button is filled in

Where appropriate enter your answer into the answer box Follow the instructions for answering student-produced response questions in the Math Test

On the PSAT 89 therersquos no penalty for guessing you simply earn points for the questions you answer correctly Try to give your best answer to every questionmdashtherersquos no advantage to leaving them blank

There is a clock in the secure browser you can use to time yourself You can also use a watch if you prefer Separate timers or alarms arenrsquot allowed as they distract other test takers Choose a watch that doesnrsquot have advanced communication or recording features (these are not allowed)

Store any snacks or drinks you bring out of sight in a paper bag under your desk You may only eat snacks during breaks The testing staff will tell you where you can go to have your snack

If yoursquore testing where the staff doesnrsquot know you keep your ID with you at all times especially if you leave the testing room

Calculator Rules You can only use certain kinds of calculators as explained in the Math Test portion of this guide Here are the other rules to bear in mind

The digital test includes the Desmos online graphing calculator for your use during the Math Test ndash Calculator portion of the PSAT 89 If your school approves you to use a calculator in Math Test ndash No Calculator as an accommodation yoursquoll have access to the Desmos four-function calculator You can practice with a full version of the Desmos online calculator at desmoscomcalculator You may also bring your own calculator to use

You canrsquot share your calculator

If you use your calculator to share or exchange information during the test or to remove test questions or answers from the test room yoursquoll be dismissed and your scores canceled

If yoursquore using a calculator with a large (characters one inch high or more) or raised display that might be visible to other test takers the proctor may move you to another seat

Protecting Your PrivacyUse of Student Information College Board recognizes the importance of protecting your privacy See collegeboardorgprivacy-policy for complete data privacy information

College Board collects personal information only to administer tests and deliver educational opportunities to students College Board lets students and families decide how much additional information they disclose beyond the minimum information needed to connect students with college success including taking the PSAT 89

On the test we may ask students to provide or verify their name school information student ID number grade level gender and date of birth We may also ask for other information including address email address and mobile phone number Sometimes schools districts or states will give us studentsrsquo personal information to register the students for College Board tests Students provide any remaining personal information themselves

We only share student information for educational purposes (or under court order) as follows

We share scores with you your school and if applicable your district andor state to help measure educational progress and support a studentrsquos path to college (Homeschooled studentsrsquo scores wonrsquot be shared with the school that administers the test)

We share a limited amount of personal data withour partners for test administration supportcustomer support and to support scoring andreporting activities

On our website we use student information tocustomize and personalize the content users seesuch as important reminders about PSAT 89 testdates and college-planning milestones

We share de-identified student information withresearchers so they can study it for College Boardprograms and services that help solve educationissues

Studentsrsquo use of Khan Academyreg practice resources will be governed by the Terms and Conditions on the Khan Academy website

See more Privacy Policies later in this guide

Test Fairness Review After Test Day

Telemarketing ScamsWe sometimes get reports of phone scams when callers posing as employees of College Board try to sell test preparation products or request sensitive personally

After Test Day

Test Fairness Review All new PSAT 89 test questions and complete new editions of the tests are reviewed by external independent educators from throughout the United States These reviews help ensure that the questions are unambiguous and relevant and that the language used is not offensive to or inappropriate for any particular group of students based on raceethnicity or gender Assessment staff ensure that the test as a whole includes references to men and women as well as to individuals from varied racial ethnic and cultural backgrounds Statistical procedures are used to identify questions that are harder for a group of students to answer correctly than would be expected from their performance on other questions in the test these questions are excluded from appearing on tests

identifying information such as credit card and Social Security numbers College Board does not make unsolicited phone calls or send emails to students or families requesting this type of information This type of activity known as telemarketing fraud is a crime

In your inquiry provide your name and mailing address the date you took the PSAT 89 the name and address of the school where you took the test the test section the test question (as well as you can remember) and an explanation of your concern about the question

The PSAT 89 Program will send you a written response after your inquiry has been reviewed thoroughly by subject-matter specialists

IMPORTANT We will not respond via email so be sure to include your full name and mailing address

Test Question InquiriesIf you find what you consider to be an error or an ambiguity in a test question tell the test coordinator immediately after the test You may also write to

Assessment Design and Development College Board 250 Vesey Street New York NY 10281

Or send an email to psatquestioncollegeboardorg

Useful Resources We offer resources to help you find the best college and career for you including

BigFutureTMmdashOur website helps you plan forcollege and find the college thatrsquos best for you Visitbigfuturecollegeboardorg

Career FindertrademdashWant to make smart informeddecisions about your future major and career based onyour passions and interests Try this engaging onlineexperience powered by our partnership with RoadtripNationreg Visit roadtripnationcomeducareerfinder

Evidence-Based Reading and Writing Reading Test Overview

Evidence-Based Reading and WritingThe Evidence-Based Reading and Writing section is composed of two tests that assess different but related skills and knowledge The Reading Test gives you a chance to show how well you understand what you read The Writing and Language Test asks you to revise and edit text

What the Reading Test Measures

Reading Test Overview Total questions 42 passage-based reading

questions with multiple-choice responses

Time allotted 55 minutes

Calculators may not be used or be on your desk

The questions often include references to direct you to the relevant part(s) of the passage(s)

What the Reading Test Is LikeWhen you take the Reading Test yoursquoll read passages and interpret informational graphics Then yoursquoll use what yoursquove read to answer questions Some questions ask you to locate a piece of information or an idea stated directly But yoursquoll also need to understand what the authorrsquos words or a graphicrsquos data imply

What Yoursquoll Read To succeed in college and career yoursquoll need to apply reading skills in all sorts of subjects Yoursquoll also need those skills to do well on the Reading Test

Reading Test passages range in length from about 500 to 750 words and vary in complexity The Reading Test includes

One passage from a classic or contemporary work of US or world literature

One passage or a pair of passages from eithera US founding document (such as an essay byJames Madison) or a text in the Great GlobalConversation (such as a speech by NelsonMandela)

One passage on a social science topic from a field such as economics psychology or sociology

Two science passages (or one passage and one passage pair) that examine foundational concepts or recent developments in Earth science biology chemistry or physics

Two passages accompanied by one or moreinformational graphics

The Reading Test measures skills and knowledge yoursquoll need to apply when reading in college and workforce training programs The test will ask you to find and interpret information and ideas analyze how texts are put together and why theyrsquore written the way they are work with data from informational graphics and make connections between paired passages

Yoursquoll be asked questions that require you to draw on the reading skills and knowledge needed most to succeed in the subjects the passages are drawn from For instance you might read about an experiment and then see questions that ask you to examine hypotheses interpret data or consider implications

Answers are based only on the content stated in or implied by the passages and in any supplementary material such as tables and graphs

Command of Evidence Some questions ask you to

Find evidence in a passage (or pair of passages)that best supports the answer to a previousquestion or serves as the basis for a reasonableconclusion

Identify how authors use (or fail to use) evidence to support their claims

Locate or interpret data in an informational graphic or understand a relationship between a graphic and the passage itrsquos paired with

Words in Context Some questions focus on important widely used words and phrases that yoursquoll find in texts in many different subjects The words and phrases are ones that yoursquoll use in college and the workplace long after test day

The Reading Test focuses on your ability to

Figure out the meaning of words or phrasesin context

Decide how an authorrsquos word choice shapesmeaning style and tone

Analysis in HistorySocialStudies and in Science Yoursquoll be asked to read and analyze passages about topics in historysocial studies and in science

Sample Reading Test Materials Evidence-Based Reading and Writing

Tips for the Reading TestTo answer each question consider what the passage or passages say directly and use careful reasoning to draw supportable inferences and conclusions from the passage(s) The best answer to each question is derived from what is stated or implied in the passage(s) rather than from prior knowledge of the topics covered All of the questions are passage based

Reading carefully is the key to finding the best answer to each question The information you need to answer each Reading Test question is always in the passage(s) Donrsquot be misled by an answer that looks correct but isnrsquot supported by the actual text of the passage(s)

The questions donrsquot increase in difficulty from easy to hard Instead they are presented as logically as possible with general questions about central ideas and themes point of view overall text structure and the like coming early in the sequence After that come more specific questions about such matters as facts details and words in context

Stay with a passage until you have answered asmany questions as you can before you proceedto the next passage Donrsquot jump from passageto passage

The questions often include references to helpdirect you to relevant part(s) of the passage(s)You may have to look elsewhere in the passagehowever in order to find the best answer tothe question

When you skip a question mark the item for review so you can easily go back to it if you have time

Remember that all questions are worth one point regardless of the type or difficulty You donrsquot lose points for guessing wrong so you should try to answer each question as best you can

Sample ReadingTest Materials Following are samples of the kinds of passages and questions that may appear on the Reading Test For each set of sample materials

Read the passage(s) and any supplementarymaterial carefully

Decide on the best answer to each question

Read the explanation for the best answer to each question and for the answer you chose (if the two are different)

On the digital test line references will be represented as highlighted portions The directions that follow match the directions on the actual test

Evidence-Based Reading and Writing Reading Test Questions

Reading Test Questions

DIRECTIONS

Each passage or pair of passages below is followed by a number of questions After reading each passage or pair choose the best answer to each question based on what is stated or implied in the passage or passages and in any accompanying graphics (such as a table or graph)

US and World Literature Passage

Higher Text Complexity

Questions 1-4 are based on the following passage This passage is adapted from David Foster Wallace ldquoAll Thatrdquo copy2009 by Condeacute Nast

Once when I was a little boy I received as a gift a toy cement mixer It was made of wood except for its wheelsmdashaxlesmdashwhich as I remember were thin

Line metal rods 5 It was the same overlarge miniature as many

other toy vehiclesmdashabout the size of a breadbox It weighed three or four pounds It was a simple toymdash no batteries It had a colored rope with a yellow handle and you held the handle and walked pulling

10 the cement mixer behind youmdashrather like a wagon although it was nowhere near the size of a wagon

I liked the cement mixer and played with it as much as or more than I played with the other toy vehicles I owned At some point several weeks or

15 months after the holidays however my biological parents led me to believe that it was a magic and or highly unusual cement mixer Probably my mother told me this in a moment of adult boredom or whimsy and then my father came home from

20 work and joined in also in a whimsical way The magicmdashwhich my mother likely reported to me from her vantage on our living roomrsquos sofa while watching me pull the cement mixer around the room by its rope idly asking me if I was aware that it had

25 magical properties no doubt making sport of me in the bored half-cruel way that adults sometimes do with small children playfully telling them things that they pass off to themselves as ldquotall talesrdquo or ldquochildlike inventionsrdquo unaware of the impact those

30 tales may have (since magic is a serious reality for small children) The ldquomagicrdquo was that unbeknown to me as I happily pulled the cement mixer behind me

the mixerrsquos main cylinder or drummdashthe thing that in a real cement mixer mixes the cement I do not

35 know the actual word for itmdashrotated went around and around on its horizontal axis just as the drum on a real cement mixer does It did this my mother said only when the mixer was being pulled by me and only she stressed when I wasnrsquot looking She insisted

40 on this part and my father later backed her up the magic was not just that the drum of a solid wood object without batteries rotated but that it did so only when unobserved stopping whenever observed If while pulling I turned to look my parents somberly

45 maintained the drum magically ceased its rotation How was this I never even for a moment doubted what theyrsquod told me This is why it is that adults and even parents can unwittingly be cruel they cannot imagine doubtrsquos complete absence They

50 have forgotten The point was that months were henceforward

spent by me trying to devise ways to catch the drum rotating Evidence bore out what they had told me turning my head obviously and unsubtly around

55 always stopped the rotation of the drum I also tried sudden whirls I tried having someone else pull the cement mixer I tried incremental turns of the head while pulling (ldquoincrementalrdquo meaning turning my head at roughly the rate of a clockrsquos minute hand)

60 I tried peering through a keyhole as someone else pulled the cement mixer Even turning my head at the rate of the hour hand I never doubtedmdashit didnrsquot occur to me The magic was that the mixer seemed always to know I tried mirrorsmdashfirst pulling the

65 cement mixer straight toward a mirror then through rooms that had mirrors at the periphery of my vision then past mirrors hidden such that there was little chance that the cement mixer could even ldquoknowrdquo that there was a mirror in the room My strategies became

70 very involved I was in kindergarten and home half the day The seriousness with which I tried must have caused my parents no little anguish of conscience

The main purpose of the second paragraph (lines 5-11) is to A) describe the toy cement mixer B) list the narratorrsquos favorite toys C) show that simple toys are as fun as

complicated ones D) explain why the narrator liked the toy

cement mixer

Reading Test Questions Evidence-Based Reading and Writing

Content RhetoricAnalyzing purpose

Focus Students must determine the most likely purpose of a particular part of a text

Key A Estimated Difficulty Easy

Choice A is the best answer because the second paragraph primarily offers a description of the toy cement mixer In the paragraph the narrator describes the size appearance and mechanisms of the toy noting for example that it was ldquoabout the size of a breadboxrdquo had ldquoa colored rope with a yellow handlerdquo and was pulled ldquorather like a wagonrdquo

Choice B is incorrect because although the narrator refers in the second paragraph to ldquomany other toy vehiclesrdquo and compares the toy cement mixer to a wagon he does not list his toys or indicate which toys were his favorites

Choice C is incorrect because although the narrator states in the second paragraph that the toy cement mixer was ldquoa simple toyrdquo he does not compare it to complicated toys or indicate that simple toys and complicated toys are equally fun to play with

Choice D is incorrect because although the narrator describes in the second paragraph the size appearance and mechanisms of the toy cement mixer he does not explain why the mixer appealed to him

The narratorrsquos interest in trying to see the toy cement mixerrsquos drum rotate can best be described as A) momentary B) satisfying C) reluctant D) intense

Choice B is incorrect because the narrator describes as unintentionally cruel his biological parentsrsquo claim that the toy cement mixerrsquos drum rotated and indicates that his parents must have experienced ldquono little anguish of consciencerdquo after seeing how earnestly he believed the claim

Choice C is incorrect because the narratorrsquos interest in seeing the drum rotate was so compelling that he spent ldquomonths hellip trying to devise ways to catch the drum rotatingrdquo and because there is no evidence in the passage that the narrator felt any reluctance about the task he had set for himself

Which choice provides the best evidence for the answer to the previous question A) Lines 31-37 (ldquoThe lsquomagicrsquo hellip doesrdquo) B) Lines 43-45 (ldquoIf hellip rotationrdquo) C) Lines 47-49 (ldquoThis hellip absencerdquo) D) Lines 51-53 (ldquoThe point hellip rotatingrdquo)

Content Information and IdeasCiting textual evidence

Focus Students must cite the textual evidence that best supports a given point

Estimated Difficulty MediumKey D

Content Information and IdeasReading closely Determining implicit meanings

Focus Students must draw a logical conclusion from a text

Estimated Difficulty HardKey D

Choice D is the best answer because the narrator describes his numerous attempts to see the toy cement mixerrsquos drum rotate the ldquomonthsrdquo he spent on this task and the ldquoseriousness with which [he] triedrdquo to complete the task

Choice A is incorrect because the narrator indicates that he spent ldquomonths trying to devise ways to catch the drum rotatingrdquo

Choice D is the best answer because in this sentence the narrator states that after being told by his biological parents that the toy cement mixerrsquos drum would only rotate when he was pulling the mixer and when he was not looking at it he spent ldquomonths hellip trying to devise ways to catch the drum rotatingrdquo That the narrator devoted a long period of time to numerous attempts to see the drum rotating suggests that his interest in seeing it rotate was very strong

Choice A is incorrect because this sentence reveals only that the narratorrsquos biological parents told him that the toy cement mixerrsquos drum would magically rotate as the narrator pulled the mixer The sentence does not show that the narratorrsquos interest in seeing the drum rotate was very strong

Choice B is incorrect because this sentence reveals only that the narratorrsquos biological parents told him that the toy cement mixerrsquos drum would stop its magical rotation whenever the narrator looked at it The sentence does not show that the narratorrsquos interest in seeing the drum rotate was very strong

Choice C is incorrect because this sentence focuses on the narratorrsquos claim that parents can be unintentionally cruel when they fail to realize that children will unquestioningly believe what they say

Although the sentence suggests that the narrator did not doubt his biological parentsrsquo claim that the toy cement mixer was magical it does not convey the strength of his interest in seeing the drum rotate

As used in line 52 ldquocatchrdquo most nearly means A) overtake B) receive C) witness D) meet with

Content Information and IdeasInterpreting words and phrases in context

Focus Students must determine the meaning of a word in context

Choice C is the best answer because it is clear from this context that as a child the narrator tried to find ways to witness or observe the toy cement mixerrsquos drum rotating

Choice A is incorrect because it does not make sense in this context to say that as a child the narrator tried to find ways to overtake or physically catch up with and pass the toy cement mixerrsquos drum rotating

Choice B is incorrect because it does not make sense in this context to say that as a child the narrator tried to find ways to receive or take possession of the toy cement mixerrsquos drum rotating

Choice D is incorrect because it does not make sense in this context to say that as a child the narrator tried to find ways to meet with the toy cement mixerrsquos drum rotating

Estimated Difficulty MediumKey C

Writing and Language Test Overview Evidence-Based Reading and Writing

Writing and LanguageTest Overview The Writing and Language Test asks you to be an editor and improve passages that were written especially for the testmdashand that include deliberate errors

Total questions 40 passage-based questions withmultiple-choice responses

What the Writing and Language Test Is LikeWhen you take the Writing and Language Test yoursquoll do things that people do all the time when they edit read find mistakes and weaknesses and fix them

The good news You do these things every time you revise your own schoolwork or workshop your writing with a friend

To answer some questions yoursquoll need to look closely at a single sentence Others require thinking about the entire passage or interpreting a graphic For instance you might be asked to choose where a sentence should be placed or to correct a misinterpretation of a scientific table or graph

What Yoursquoll Read Writing and Language passages range in length from about 350 to 400 words and vary in complexity The passages yoursquoll read will be informativeexplanatory texts nonfiction narratives or arguments and will cover topics in the areas of careers historysocial studies the humanities and science One or more passages will be accompanied by one or more informational graphics

Yoursquoll want to read the passages carefully so you can make decisions that improve them

What the Writing and Language Test MeasuresThe Writing and Language Test measures the skills and knowledge you use to spot and fix problems in writingmdashthe skills and knowledge yoursquove been acquiring in school and that yoursquoll need for success in college and career All questions are multiple choice and based on passages and any supplementary material such as tables and graphs

Command of Evidence Questions that test command of evidence ask you to improve the way passages develop information and ideas For instance you might choose an answer that sharpens an argumentative claim or adds a relevant supporting detail

Words in Context Some questions ask you to improve word choice Yoursquoll need to choose the best words to use based on the text surrounding them Your goal will be to make a passage more precise or concise or to improve syntax style or tone

Expression of IdeasSome questions ask about a passagersquos topic development organization and language use For instance you may be asked which words or structural changes improve how a point is made or which phrase or sentence provides the most effective transition between ideas

Standard English ConventionsSome questions relate to aspects of the mechanics of writing sentence structure usage and punctuation Yoursquoll be asked to edit text so that it conforms to the conventions of standard written English

Analysis in HistorySocialStudies and in Science Yoursquoll be asked to read and analyze passages about topics in historysocial studies and in science and to make decisions that improve the passages (such as revising a paragraph to be more consistent with the data presented in an informational graphic)

Tips for the Writing and Language TestThe test comprises a series of passages and associated multiple-choice questions that put you in the role of someone revising or editing the work of an unspecified writer You are revising the passages for development organization and effective language use as well as editing the passages to ensure that they follow the conventions of standard written English grammar usage and punctuation

Rote recall of language rules isnrsquot tested nor are any questions based on short snippets of text taken out of context The best answer to each question represents how a writer should develop organize and use language in a multiparagraph passage You are demonstrating that you can make context-based improvements to the text

The most common format for the questions offers three alternatives to an underlined portion of the passage along with the option of not changing the passagersquos original wording Remember to answer these questions in the context of the whole passage

Evidence-Based Reading and Writing Sample Writing and Language Test Materials

Stay with a passage until you have answered as many questions as you can before you proceed to the next passage Donrsquot jump from passage to passage

Sample Writing and Language Test MaterialsFollowing are samples of the kinds of passages and questions that may appear on the Writing and Language Test For each set of sample materials

Read the passage carefully

Read the explanation for the best answer to eachquestion and for the answer you chose (if the twoare different)

On the digital test the passages and questions will be side-by-side with each passage on the left of the screen and associated questions on the right In this guide however the sample questions follow the passages To see sample questions in the digital test view the Student Digital Test Preview at digitaltesting collegeboardorgfor-students The directions that follow match the directions on the actual test

IMPORTANT Some questions consist of only the four answer options (with only the question number above the options) as in question 1 in this section of the guide In these cases choose the option that you think is the best choice in the context of the passage

Writing and Language Test Questions Evidence-Based Reading and Writing

Writing and Language Test Questions

DIRECTIONS

Each passage below is accompanied by a number of questions For some questions you will consider how the passage might be revised to improve the expression of ideas For other questions you will consider how the passage might be edited to correct errors in sentence structure usage or punctuation A passage or a question may be accompanied by one or more graphics (such as a table or graph) that you will consider as you make revising and editing decisions

Some questions will direct you to an underlined portion of a passage Other questions will direct you to a location in a passage or ask you to think about the passage as a whole

After reading each passage choose the answer to each question that most effectively improves the quality of writing in the passage or that makes the passage conform to the conventions of standard written English Many questions include a ldquoNO CHANGErdquo option Choose that option if you think the best choice is to leave the relevant portion of the passage as it is

Some questions consist of only the four answer options In these cases choose the option that you think is the best choice in the context of the passage

Careers Passage

Focus Students must make revising and editing decisions in the context of a passage on a topic related to careers

Questions 1-4 are based on the following passage

The Online World of Job Searching

Job search sites websites that help job seekers find

open positions have grown in popularity These sites

typically allow users to customize their job searches

to focus on specific industries employers skills or

geographic areas Many job search sites have features

such as automatic alerts that will send job seekers

an e-mail or text message when a relevant job has

been posted Knowing how to use these features and

navigate the sites makes it much easier for job seekers

to connect with employers

For instance job seekers can use a site to find

the name of the hiring manager of a company and

contact that manager directly The job search website

can also provide job seekers with valuable information

about a companyrsquos mission and history This

information will help job seekers determine whether

the company seems like a good fit for them

Online job sites can also make it easier for

employers to find job seekers Another useful feature

of these sites is that reacutesumeacutes can be made searchable

which means that employers can use a keyword search

to select reacutesumeacutes for further consideration This is

why 2 Irsquom telling you what a big deal it is for job

seekers to include in their reacutesumeacutes keywords such as

ldquoleadershiprdquo or ldquoCPR certificationrdquo that describe their

skills training and education

Although job search sites can be very helpful itrsquos

important to be selective and focused while using them

One mistake many inexperienced and even

experienced job seekers sometimes make is to apply

for jobs that are outside of their areas of expertise This

mistake can result in unanswered job applications and

wasted time for both job seekers and employers Perhaps

for this reason job coaches 3 reassure their clients to

use job search websites sparingly They recommend that

job seekers spend most of the time they devote to job

hunting on other activities such as networking and just

10 percent of their job-hunting time on these websites

4 In other words people spend almost triple that

Evidence-Based Reading and Writing Writing and Language Test Questions

2amount A recent poll conducted by Climbercom

revealed that job seekers spend 2994 percent of their

time looking for work on these sites

Networking and face-to-face contact have always

been important parts of any job search However

when used strategically job search websites can also be

powerful tools for researching and ultimately finding

Which choice if added here would most effectively establish the main topic of the paragraph A) Job seekers can think of job search websites as

strategic ldquointelligence-gatheringrdquo tools B) New job postings are sometimes flagged to

indicate that theyrsquore recent additions C) Instead of placing an advertisement in the ldquohelp

wantedrdquo section of a newspaper an employer is more likely to post on an online job site

D) Some people use online job sites just to become aware of job opportunities in their area even if theyrsquore not actively looking for a new job

A) NO CHANGE B) itrsquos so huge C) itrsquos important D) I cannot overemphasize how crucial it is

Content Effective language useStyle and tone

Focus Students must revise text as necessary to ensure consistency of style and tone within a text

Estimated Difficulty EasyKey C

Content DevelopmentProposition

Focus Students must add a topic sentence to structure text and convey information and ideas clearly and effectively

Estimated Difficulty HardKey A

Choice A is the best answer because it would clearly establish the main topic of the paragraph ways that job seekers can use job search websites to collect information about job opportunities and the companies associated with them

Choice B is incorrect because it would begin the paragraph with a detail that continues the previous paragraphrsquos discussion of the features of job search sites and therefore would not clearly establish the main topic of the paragraph

Choice C is incorrect because it would begin the paragraph with a statement about employers and job search sites that is largely irrelevant to the focus of the paragraph and therefore would not clearly establish the main topic of the paragraph

Choice D is incorrect because it would begin the paragraph with a loosely related detail about how some people use job search sites and therefore would not clearly establish the main topic of the paragraph

Choice C is the best answer because ldquoitrsquos importantrdquo is consistent with the established style and tone of the passage which is in the third person and provides information formally and directly without exaggeration

Choice A is incorrect because ldquoIrsquom telling you what a big deal it isrdquo varies from the established style and tone of the passage by shifting from third to first person and by using overly casual language that suggests exaggeration

Choice B is incorrect because ldquoitrsquos so hugerdquo varies from the established style and tone of the passage by using overly casual language that suggests exaggeration

Choice D is incorrect because ldquoI cannot overemphasize how crucial it isrdquo varies from the established style and tone of the passage by shifting from third to first person and by using language that suggests exaggeration

A) NO CHANGE B) encourage C) energize D) provoke

Content Effective language usePrecision

Focus Students must revise text as needed to improve the exactness and content appropriateness of word choice

Estimated Difficulty MediumKey B

Choice B is the best answer because ldquoencouragerdquo is a contextually appropriate way to indicate that job coaches are offering their clients advice about how best to use job search websites

Choice A is incorrect because while ldquoreassurerdquo does offer some sense of job coachesrsquo encouraging role in this context it would be awkward and unconventional to say that job coaches reassure their clients to use job search websites sparingly

Choice C is incorrect because while ldquoenergizerdquo does offer some sense of job coachesrsquo encouraging role in this context it would be awkward and unconventional to say that job coaches energize their clients to use job search websites sparingly

Choice D is incorrect because it would be awkward and unconventional to say that job coaches ldquoprovokerdquo their clients to use job search websites sparingly

A) NO CHANGE B) Because of this C) In reality D) For example

Content OrganizationIntroductions conclusions and transitions

Focus Students must revise text as needed to ensure that a transition phrase is used effectively to connect information and ideas

Choice C is the best answer because ldquoin realityrdquo effectively contrasts the recommendation in the previous sentence (ldquothat job seekers spend hellip just 10 percent of their job-hunting time on these websitesrdquo) with the much higher amount people actually spend (ldquoalmost triplerdquo ldquo2994 percentrdquo) presented in this and the next sentence

Choice A is incorrect because ldquoin other wordsrdquo improperly sets up a restatement (something said in a different often simpler way than previously) and does not convey the necessary contrast between the recommended amount of time job seekers should spend on job search websites (ldquojust 10 percent of their job-hunting timerdquo) and the much higher amount people actually spend (ldquoalmost triplerdquo ldquo2994 percentrdquo)

Choice B is incorrect because ldquobecause of thisrdquo suggests an illogical cause-effect relationship and does not convey the necessary contrast between the recommended amount of time job seekers should spend on job search websites (ldquojust 10 percent of their job-hunting timerdquo) and the much higher amount people actually spend (ldquoalmost triplerdquo ldquo2994 percentrdquo)

Choice D is incorrect because ldquofor examplerdquo sets up an example that does not actually appear in the sentence and does not convey the necessary contrast between the recommended amount of time job seekers should spend on job search websites (ldquojust 10 percent of their job-hunting timerdquo) and the much higher amount people actually spend (ldquoalmost triplerdquo ldquo2994 percentrdquo)

Math Math Test Overview

Math The PSAT 89 Math Test covers math practices emphasizing problem solving modeling using tools strategically and using algebraic structure The questions test your ability to solve problems and use appropriate approaches and tools strategically

Math Test Overview The Math Test includes a portion that allows the use of a calculator and a portion that does not

Total questions 38 (13 questions on the no-calculator portion 25 questions on the calculator portion)

31 standard multiple-choice questions

7 student-produced response questions

Time allotted for Math Test ndash No Calculator 20 minutes time allotted for Math Test ndash Calculator 40 minutes

What the Math Test Is Like Instead of testing you on every math topic the PSAT 89 asks you to use the math that yoursquoll rely on most in all sorts of situations Questions on the Math Test are designed to mirror the problem solving and modeling yoursquoll do in

College math science and social science courses

Jobs that you hold

Your personal life

For instance to answer some questions yoursquoll need to use several steps because in the real world a single calculation is rarely enough to get the job done

Most math questions will be multiple choice but somemdashcalled student-produced responsesmdashask you to come up with the answer rather than select the answer

Some parts of the test include several questions about a single scenario

What the Math Test Measures FluencyThe Math Test is a chance to show that you

Carry out procedures flexibly accurately efficientlyand strategically

Solve problems quickly by identifying and using themost efficient solution approaches

This might involve solving a problem by inspection finding a shortcut or reorganizing the information yoursquove been given

Conceptual UnderstandingYoursquoll demonstrate your grasp of math concepts operations and relations For instance you might be asked to make connections between properties of linear equations their graphs and the contexts they represent

ApplicationsSome real-world problems ask you to analyze a situation determine the essential elements required to solve the problem represent the problem mathematically and carry out a solution

Calculator Use Calculators are important tools and to succeed after school yoursquoll need to know howmdashand whenmdashto use them In the Math Test ndash Calculator portion of the test yoursquoll be able to focus on complex modeling and reasoning because your calculator can save you time

However using a calculator like any tool isnrsquot always the best way to solve a problem The Math Test includes some questions that itrsquos better not to use a calculator for even though yoursquore allowed to With these questions yoursquoll probably find that the structure of the problem or your reasoning skills will lead you to the answers more efficiently

Calculator Smarts Learn how to use the online calculator provided on the

test at desmoscomcalculator Or bring your own calculator You canrsquot share one

Donrsquot bring a calculator yoursquove never used beforeBring one you know Practice for the test using thesame calculator yoursquoll use on test day

Make sure your calculator is in good working order with fresh batteries The testing staff may not have batteries or extra calculators If your calculator fails during testing and you have no backup you can complete the test without it or use the online calculator instead All questions can be answered without a calculator

Acceptable CalculatorsOnly battery-operated handheld equipment can be used for testing No power cords are allowed A list of acceptable graphing calculators can be found online at satorgcalculators

Calculators permitted during testing include

The online Desmos calculator (recommended)

Most graphing calculators that donrsquot have theunacceptable features listed in the next section

All scientific calculators

All four-function calculators (not recommended)

Answering Student-Produced Response Questions Math

Unacceptable CalculatorsYoursquore not allowed to use any of the following items as a calculator (unless approved as an accommodation)

Tablets laptops notebooks or any other personalcomputing devices including wearable technology

Models that can access the internet have wireless Bluetooth cellular audiovideo recording and playing camera or any other smartphone-type feature

Models that have a computer-style (QWERTY)keyboard pen-input or stylus

Models that use electrical outlets make noise or have a paper tape (unless approved as an accommodation) In addition the use of hardware peripherals such as a stylus with an approved calculator is not permitted Some models with touch-screen capability are not permitted (eg Casio ClassPad)

Answering Student-ProducedResponse QuestionsYoursquoll see directions in the secure browser for answering student-produced response questions Take the time to be comfortable with the format before test day Here are some important points

Know the rules for entering mixed numbers andrepeating decimals before taking the test

Check your work if your answer doesnrsquot fit in the answer box If you obtain a negative value or a value greater than 9999 yoursquove made an error

A leading zero canrsquot be entered into the answer box For example if your answer is 025 you must enter 25 or convert it to the fraction 14

A fraction doesnrsquot have to be reduced unless itwonrsquot fit in the answer box For example if 35 isthe correct answer to a question both 610 and 915are considered correct and donrsquot need to be reducedbefore you enter them in the box

Tips for the Math Test Familiarize yourself with the directions ahead of time

You donrsquot have to memorize formulas Commonly used formulas are provided throughout both portions of the Math Test by selecting the Reference icon in the toolbar of the secure browser Other formulas that are needed are provided with the test questions themselves Itrsquos up to you to decide which formula is appropriate to a question

Read the problem carefully Look for key words that tell you what the problem is asking Before you solve each problem ask yourself these questions What is the question asking What do I know

With some problems it may be useful to draw a sketch or diagram of the given information

Yoursquore not expected to do all the reasoning and figuring in your head For scratch work use the paper given to you at the beginning of the test or the online notepad You wonrsquot receive credit for anything written on the paper or typed in the online notepad but yoursquoll be able to check your work easily later

In the portion of the test that allows calculator use be strategic when choosing to use your calculator

If you donrsquot know the correct answer to a multiple-choice question eliminate some of the choices Itrsquos sometimes easier to find the wrong answers than the correct one On some questions you may even be able to eliminate all the incorrect choices Remember that you wonrsquot lose points for incorrect answers so plan to make your best guess if you donrsquot know the answer

Check your answer to make sure itrsquos a reasonablereply to the question asked This is especially truefor student-produced response questions where noanswer choices are given

Sample Math Test MaterialsThe sample math questions that follow show the kinds of questions that may appear on both portions of the Math Test For these sample materials

Review the notes at the beginning of each portion They match the notes on the actual test You can also access them from the toolbar or context menu in the secure browser

Decide on the correct answer to each multiple-choice question then read the explanation for the correct answer to each question and for the answer you chose (if the two are different)

Follow the directions for the student-producedresponse questions shown later in this guide Thedirections match the directions on the actual test

Math Math Test ndash No Calculator Questions

Math Test ndash No Calculator Questions

DIRECTIONS

For questions 1 and 2 solve each problem and choose the best answer from the choices provided For question 3 solve the problem and enter your answer in the answer box Please refer to the directions before question 3 on how to enter your answer You may use separate paper for scratch work

1 The use of a calculator is not permitted

2 All variables and expressions used represent real numbers unless otherwise indicated

3 Figures provided in this test are drawn to scale unless otherwise indicated

4 All figures lie in a plane unless otherwise indicated

5 Unless otherwise indicated the domain of a given function f is the set of all real numbers x for which is a real number

REFERENCE

These formulas are available throughout the test from the toolbar in the secure browser

The number of degrees of arc in a circle is 360

The number of radians of arc in a circle is 2π

The sum of the measures in degrees of the angles of a triangle is 180

A) (6)(4 + 9) + 8t = 126 B) 9(t + 4) + 6(8) = 126 C) 6(9) + 8(t + 4) = 126 D) (9 + 4 + t)(6 + 8) = 126

8(t + 4)

Math Test ndash No Calculator Questions Math

A banquet hall is divided into two sections that both have tables with chairs arranged around them In the smaller section there are 9 tables with 6 chairs each In the larger section there are currently 4 tables with 8 chairs each More tables each with 8 chairs will be added to this larger section so that there will be 126 total chairs in the banquet hall Which equation could be used to determine how many more tables t each with 8 chairs are needed in the larger section

The amount of energy used by a light in kilowatt-hours is calculated by multiplying the number of kilowatts of the lightrsquos bulb by the number of hours the light is on The expression 0075x + 0060y represents the total amount of energy used by two different lights A and B where x is the number of hours Light A is on and y is the number of hours Light B is on What does 0075 represent in the expression A) Light A has a 0075 kilowatt bulb in it B) Light A has a 75 kilowatt bulb in it C) Light B has a 0075 kilowatt bulb in it D) Light B has a 75 kilowatt bulb in it

Content Heart of AlgebraLinear equations in one variable

Content Passport to Advanced MathNonlinear functions

Focus Students must interpret a given scenario and create an equation in one variable to represent the scenario

Focus Students must demonstrate conceptual understanding and interpret the meaning of a constant in terms of the given context

No Calculator No Calculator Estimated Difficulty MediumKey A

Choice C is correct The smaller section of the banquet hall has 9 tables with 6 chairs each so the total number of chairs in that section is (6)(9) In the larger section there are currently 4 tables and t more will be added so the total number of tables will be (t + 4) If each of these tables has 8 chairs the number of chairs in the larger section is

The total number of chairs in the banquet hall can be found by adding the number of chairs in the smaller section to the number of chairs in the larger section and it is given that the total number of chairs in the banquet hall is 126 so the equation (6)(9) + 8(t + 4) = 126 is the correct answer

Choice A is incorrect This answer is the result of correctly identifying that each new table t will have 8 chairs and that each of the 9 tables in the smaller section will have 6 chairs but incorrectly calculating that each of the 4 tables currently in the larger section has 6 chairs rather than the correct number of 8 chairs each

Choice B is incorrect This answer is the result of finding the product of the number of tables in each section and adding it to the product of the number of chairs at a table in each section

Choice D is incorrect This answer is the result of multiplying the total number of tables in the banquet hall by the sum of the number of chairs at each size of table

Choice A is correct The given expression represents the total amount of energy in kilowatt-hours used by the two lights A and B Because x represents the number of hours that Light A is on 0075x represents the total number of kilowatt-hours used by Light A Therefore it follows that the coefficient 0075 must represent the number of kilowatts of Light Arsquos bulb

Choice B is incorrect This answer may be the result of correctly identifying that the coefficient associated with the variable x is related to the energy output of Light Arsquos bulb however the coefficient has been erroneously multiplied by 1000

Choice C is incorrect This answer may be the result of erroneously assigning x to be the number of hours that Light B is on x is actually defined in the question as the number of hours that Light A is on

Choice D is incorrect This answer may be the result of both erroneously assigning x to be the number of hours that Light B is on (instead of Light A) and also erroneously multiplying the coefficient by 1000

31 not 312 2

DIRECTIONS

For question 3 solve the problem and enter your answer in the box as described below

1 Only the numbers 0 through 9 the decimal point and the fraction line () can be entered in the answer box

2 No question has a negative answer

3 Some problems may have more than one correct answer In such cases enter only one answer

4 Mixed numbers such as must be typed as 35

or 72 (If 312 is entered into the answer box it will

be interpreted as )

5 Decimal answers The answer box allows for 4 characters total If you obtain a decimal answer with more than 4 characters it may be either rounded or truncated but 4 characters must be entered in the box

6 Leading zeros Do NOT begin your answer with a zero

7 Examples include

Answer

Acceptable way(s) to

enter answer

Unacceptable will NOT

receive credit

2x + 3y = 14 3x = y + 10

If (x y) satisfies the system of equations above what is the value of y

Content Heart of AlgebraSystems of two linear equations in two variables

Focus Students must demonstrate fluency in solving systems of equations in two variables

Estimated Difficulty MediumKey 2

There are many approaches to solve the system given One approach is to rewrite the second equation as y = 3x ndash 10 and to substitute this value of y into the first equation This yields 2x + 3(3x ndash 10) = 14 which can be rewritten as 11x ndash 30 = 14 Adding 30 to both sides and then dividing by 11 gives x = 4 If this value of x is substituted into the equation y = 3x ndash 10 it results in y = 12 ndash 10 = 2 Therefore the solution (x y) to the system of equations is (4 2) and the value of y in the solution is 2

583 058

25 250

Math Test ndash Calculator Questions Math

Math Test ndash Calculator Questions

DIRECTIONS

For questions 1-3 solve each problem and choose the best answer from the choices provided For question 4 solve the problem and enter your answer in the answer box Please refer to the directions on page 26 on how to enter your answer You may use separate paper for scratch work

1 The use of a calculator is permitted

5 Unless otherwise indicated the domain of a given function f is the set of all real numbers x for which f(x) is a real number

REFERENCE

x 16680 = 324000 278000

x 16680 278000 324000 =

and then adding the commission from the first sale (324000 ndash 278000 = 46000)

Vehicle Fuel Economy versus Speed 60

Speed (miles per hour) 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80

Math Math Test ndash Calculator Questions

A real estate broker earns a fixed percentage of the selling price of a house as a commission The broker sold a house for $278000 and earned a commission of $16680 What would the brokerrsquos commission be on a house that sells for $324000 A)$14311

Questions 2 and 3 refer to the following information The scatterplot below shows the relationship between the speed of a certain vehicle in miles per hour and its fuel economy in miles per gallon

B) $19440 C) $46000 D)$62680

Content Problem Solving and Data AnalysisRatios rates proportional relationships and units

Focus Students must use a proportional relationship between two variables to solve a multistep problem in an applied scenario

No Calculator

Estimated Difficulty EasyKey B 2

Choice B is correct The rate of the commission can be found by setting up a proportion comparing the commission on each sale to the selling price of

each house Cross-multiplying

produces the equation 278000x = (16680)(324000) which results in x = 19440 Therefore the amount of commission that will be earned for a house with a selling price of $324000 is $19440

Choice A is incorrect This answer may be the result of incorrectly setting up the

proportion as solving

16680 times 278000 = 324000x and then rounding

the answer down to $14311

Choice C is incorrect This answer may be the result of not using a proportion but instead finding the difference in the two selling prices yielding 324000 ndash 278000 = 46000

Choice D is incorrect This answer may be the result of not using a proportion but instead subtracting the two selling prices

(46000 + 16680 = 62680)

Based on the scatterplot over which speed intervals in miles per hour does the relationship between the speed and fuel economy appear to be negative A) 5ndash25 and 40ndash50 B) 15ndash35 and 40ndash50 C) 20ndash35 40ndash55 and 60ndash75 D) 25ndash40 50ndash55 and 60ndash75

Content Problem Solving and Data Analysis Two-variable data models and scatterplots

Focus Students must carefully inspect the scatterplot to determine the interval of speed that meets the required criteria

Choice D is correct The relationship is negative when the y-values consistently decrease as the x-values increase Visual inspection of the scatterplot shows a negative relationship for the data points over the following speed intervals 25 to 40 50 to 55 and 60 to 75 miles per hour

Choice A is incorrect This answer corresponds to intervals of speed over which the relationship between the speed and fuel economy appears to be positive

Choice B is incorrect This answer corresponds to intervals of speed over which the relationship between the speed and fuel economy is not always negative

Choice C is incorrect This answer corresponds to intervals of speed over which the relationship between the speed and fuel economy is not always negative

f (x) = 4 minus x and g (x) = 2x2 minus 1 f (1) ndash g (1)

f (x) = 4 ndash x

g (x) = 2x2 ndash 1 g (1) = 2(1)2

f (1) ndash g (1) = 3 ndash 1 = 2

Based on the trend in the data shown for a car traveling between 5 and 20 miles per hour which of the following is the best estimate of the fuel economy in miles per gallon for the vehicle when it travels 17 miles per hour A) 48 B) 44 C) 40 D) 36

Focus Students must estimate a line of best fit for a given interval and then use the line to make a prediction about a value within the interval

Calculator

Choice D is incorrect The data points over the interval from 5 to 20 miles per hour (mph) have a positive linear trend This means that over this interval as the speed increases the fuel economy also increases The data point at 15 mph corresponds to a fuel economy that is just over 40 miles per gallon (mpg) Therefore based on the line of best fit for the interval from 5 to 20 mph it is likely that the fuel economy corresponding to a data point at 17 mph would be higher than 40 mpg and consequently higher than 36 mpg

For question 4 solve the problem and enter your answer in the answer box as described on page 26

If what is the value of

Content Passport to Advanced MathNonlinear functionsChoice B is correct From visual inspection of a

plausible line of best fit in the interval of 5 to 20 miles per hour (mph) the student can determine that the best estimate of the fuel economy at 17 mph will be greater than 40 miles per gallon (mpg) and less than 45 mpg which leaves 44 mpg as the best estimate among the given choices

Choice A is incorrect The data points over the interval from 5 to 20 miles per hour (mph) have a positive linear trend This means that over this interval as the speed increases the fuel economy also increases Similarly as the speed decreases the fuel economy also decreases The data point at 20 mph corresponds to a fuel economy of 48 miles per gallon (mpg) Therefore based on the line of best fit for the interval from 5 to 20 mph it is likely that the fuel economy corresponding to a data point at 17 mph would be lower than 48 mpg

Choice C is incorrect The data points over the interval from 5 to 20 miles per hour (mph) have a positive linear trend This means that over this interval as the speed increases the fuel economy also increases The data point at 15 mph corresponds to a fuel economy that is just over 40 miles per gallon (mpg) Therefore based on the line of best fit for the interval from 5 to 20 mph it is likely that the fuel economy corresponding to a data point at 17 mph would be higher than 40 mpg

Focus Students must use function notation to solve a conceptual problem

Calculator

Estimated Difficulty HardKey 2

The problem states that The value of f (1) can be found by substituting x = 1 into the expression for f (x) so f (1) = 4 ndash 1 = 3 It is also stated that

and so ndash 1 = 1 It follows then that

Overview of Testing Tools in the Secure Browser

Overview of Testing Tools in the Secure BrowserOn test day yoursquoll be using a computing device equipped with a secure browserThe secure browser has been designed to be fully accessible to all students and offersbuilt-in tools to support your digital testing experience These tools are optional andcan be used at your discretion

The image below and the following table highlight the tools that will be available to youon test day To experience the tools before test day see the Student Digital Test Previewat digitaltestingcollegeboardorgfor-students

Navigation Buttons Test Tools Context Menu Student Clock Questions Drop-Down

STUDENT DIGITAL TESTING TOOLS

Test Tools Instructions

Calculator (for Math Test ndash Calculator only)

To use the on-screen calculator select Calculator in the Test Tools menu A four-function calculator is available in the Math Test ndash No Calculator with prior approval

Context Menu To access test directions and tools such as highlighter strikethrough and mark for review during the test

Expand Buttons You can expand the passage section or the question section for easier readability

To expand the passage section select the right arrow icon below the Test Tools menu To collapse the expanded passage section select the left arrow icon

To expand the question section select the left arrow icon below the Test Tools menu To collapse the expanded question section select the right arrow icon

Help Link To view the on-screen Instructions and Help window select the Help link in the upper-right corner

Highlighter To highlight test questions or response options select the text and then select Highlighter from the Context Menu

Line Reader To highlight an individual line of text in a passage or question select Line Reader in the Test Tools menu

Mark for Review To flag items for future review during the assessment

Navigation Buttons To move between test pages forward to the next question or back to the previous question use the Back and Next buttons in the upper-left corner If a test consists of only one question clicking Next prompts you to end the test

Notes To enter notes in an on-screen notepad select Notes in the Test Tools menu

Questions Drop-down List To quickly navigate to a specific test question select the question number from the drop-down list in the upper-left corner Questions that were marked for review display ldquo(marked)rdquo in this list

Reference To view standard mathematical formulas for reference select Reference in the Test Tools menu

Strikethrough To eliminate answer choices that seem incorrect select Strikethrough in the Context Menu

Student Clock Tool The student clock tool displays the amount of time remaining in the test section in minutes Upon starting the test the clock will begin to count down You can choose to hide or unhide the clock throughout the test At 5 minutes remaining in the section you wonrsquot be able to hide the clock as the 5-minute warning appears

System Settings To adjust audio volume pitch and rate during the test select the gear wheel icon in the upper-right corner (this icon is available only when testing with Text-to-Speech)

Zoom InZoom Out To enlarge the display size of the text and images on a test page select Zoom In from the Test Tools menu Multiple zoom levels are available To undo zooming select Zoom Out from the Test Tools menu

What You Need to Know About Taking the PSAT 89 PSAT 89 Terms and Conditions

What You Need to Know About Taking the PSAT 89

PSAT 89 Terms and Conditions The testing policies and other information in this guide apply to every PSAT 89 test administration From time to time College Board might update these policies

By taking the PSAT 89 yoursquore certifying that you are the person whose personal information is being provided for the test and that the information you are providing is accurate Giving false or misleading information about yourself such as name address date of birth current grade level expected graduation date or name of school can result in an investigation cancellation of scores and a testing ban for College Board assessments and such other actions as College Board in its sole discretion deems appropriate We reserve the right to cancel scores from College Board test administrations that occurred prior to the test administration at issue

When someone registers for you we will interpretthat as you giving them permission to do so andyou agreeing to the testing polices and guidelinesthrough them

If your school participates in a PSAT 89 administration andor a bulk registration process for the test College Board may receive your personal information including first name last name gender date of birth and mailing address from your school This information will be kept secure and added to your permanent College Board record to be used for score reporting purposes as well as the other purposes that are outlined in this guide By taking the PSAT 89 test you acknowledge that your school has provided this information to College Board and consent to College Board retaining this information

Creating fake or multiple College Board student accounts intentionally or inadvertently is strictly prohibited and can result in an investigation the merging of relevant records and penalties that may include score cancellation or being banned from taking College Board assessments including AP SAT and SAT Subject Tests

PSAT 89 policies are subject to change at any time for test security or other reasons College Board will attempt to provide adequate prior notice although circumstances may limit our ability to do so

College Board and the test site will not be responsible for personal property including prohibited items brought to the test site on test day that becomes lost stolen or damaged

In certain cases including where there is unexpected volume in a particular area or for test security reasons College Board reserves the right to move test takers to a different location or to a subsequent test administration

In the event of a test securityndashrelated concern public health threat natural disaster terrorist act or other unexpected events or circumstances College Board may cancel testing for all or a specific group of test takers When this occurs College Board will notify test takers in advance if possible We will communicate test cancellations and when feasible alternative test dates for affected test takers

To ensure the integrity of the PSAT 89 College Board reserves the right to bar any individual or group of individuals from registering for andor taking any College Board test

If College Board becomes aware that you or someone else may be in imminent danger we reserve the right to contact the appropriate individuals or agencies including your school or law enforcement agencies We might also provide personal information to those contacted

Except as otherwise indicated in these terms and conditions College Board and its agents and subcontractors shall not be liable for any damages including consequential direct indirect or punitive damages arising from or otherwise related to test development and administration score reporting test security or the failure of testing staff students or school districts to comply with College Boardrsquos policies and procedures whether or not (a) the claim is contract based or (b) College Board has been advised of the possibility of such damages

The test occasionally includes test questions for research purposes These questions may appear in any of the test sections and testing time will be extended by 20 minutes so students have time to answer them They will not be included in computing studentsrsquo scores

PSAT 89 Terms and Conditions What You Need to Know About Taking the PSAT 89

Additional Privacy PoliciesCollege Board employs an array of measures in compliance with applicable laws and the policies and guidelines set forth herein to manage and safeguard personal information that you provide to College Board Please see College Boardrsquos privacy policy at collegeboardorgprivacy-policy

Your scores will be made available to your school In addition individual scores and other information you provide during testing may be reported to your district or state andor their agents and representatives for educational diagnostic andor reporting purposes For more information about the guidelines on the uses of College Board test scores and related data ask your counselor or download Guidelines on the Uses of College Board Test Scores and Related Data from collegeboardorgresearch Your name will never be sold to a commercial marketing firm or retailer of merchandise or services (such as test prep)

College Board will disclose scores to a studentrsquos parent or guardian if the parent or guardian is able to supply to College Board the required authentication information unless College Board determines in its sole discretion that its records on the student contain a court order state statute or legally binding document relating to matters such as divorce separation or custody that restricts the parentrsquos or guardianrsquos access to the studentrsquos scores College Board will not independently investigate whether a court order state statute or legally binding document exists other than in its records rather relevant documents and information must be submitted to College Board College Board reserves the right to request additional documents and information in connection with determining whether or not to disclose scores to a parent or guardian

Other than disputes involving an ldquoInvalid Scoresrdquo review (see the ldquoInvalid Scoresrdquo section later in this guide) or infringement of College Boardrsquos intellectual property rights all disputes against College Board andor any or all of its contractors that relate in any way to registering for or taking the PSAT 89 including but not limited to requesting or receiving test accommodations score reporting and the use of test taker data shall exclusively be resolved by a single arbitrator through binding individual arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association (ldquoAAArdquo) under the AAA Consumer Arbitration Rules in effect at the time a request for arbitration is filed with the AAA Copies of the AAA Rules can be located at wwwadrorg Unless the parties mutually agree otherwise the seat and the place of the arbitration shall be New York New York The parties agree that the Federal Arbitration Act (ldquoFAArdquo) 9 USC sect 1 et seq governs this provision and it is the intent of the parties that the FAA shall preempt all State laws to

the fullest extent permitted by law No arbitration may be maintained as a class action and the arbitrator shall not have the authority to combine or aggregate the disputes of more than one individual conduct any class proceeding make any class award or make an award to any person or entity not a party to the arbitration without the express written consent of College Board By agreeing to arbitration in accordance with this section you are waiving your right to have your dispute heard by a judge or jury Each party will be responsible for its own fees and expenses incurred in connection with the arbitration regardless of its outcome For purposes of this provision each College Board contractor is a third-party beneficiary of this section is entitled to the rights and benefits hereunder and may enforce the provisions hereof as if it were a party hereto

Notice to EU Residents College Board is providing this supplemental privacy notice to give individuals in the European Union (EU) this additional information required by the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) These provisions together with the statements in College Board Privacy Notices explain our practices with regard to processing EU residentsrsquo personal data For the most up to date information please visit aboutcollegeboardorgprivacy-policynotice-to-eu-residents or contact Customer Service at eucustomerservicecollegeboardorg or 844-849-3551

Cookies When you visit our website we place cookies on your computer Cookies are small text files that websites send to your computer or other internet-connected devices to uniquely identify your browser or to store information or settings in your browser We use both temporary (session) cookies and persistent cookies which allow us to recognize you when you return Cookies help us provide a customized experience and enable us to detect certain kinds of fraud In many cases you can manage cookie preferences and opt out of having cookies and other data collection technologies used by adjusting the settings on your browser All browsers are different so visit the help section of your browser to learn about cookie preferences and other privacy settings that may be available

Flash Cookies We may use Flash cookies (also known as local shared objects) and similar technologies to personalize and enhance your online experience A Flash cookie is a small data file placed on a computer using Adobereg Flash technology The Adobe Flash Player is an application that allows rapid development of dynamic content such as video clips and animation

We use Flash cookies to personalize and enhance your online experience and to deliver content for Flash players We may also use Flash cookies for security

purposes to gather certain website metrics and to help remember settings and preferences Flash cookies are managed through a different interface than the one provided by your web browser To manage Flash cookies please visit the Adobe website If you disable Flash cookies or other similar technologies please be aware that you may not have access to certain content and features on our website

How We Process Your Personal Data College Board requires certain Personal Information from you in order to provide you with our products and services Our registration forms indicate which data elements are required for our contracts If you do not provide these data elements or you provide inaccurate information this will invalidate your registration

We collect and process your information based on the lawful basis described below

To fulfill a contract with you such as to providea College Board test or a test offered by anothercompany on behalf of College Board

We may provide Personal Information to our subcontractors (processors) and other trusted businesses or persons to process it for us based on our instructions and in compliance with our Privacy Policy and any other appropriate confidentiality and security measures For example we use service providers to help process and score our tests to process a payment to create an account on our website and for website management

With your consent to send you marketing emailcommunications

We may also process your Personal Information for the purposes of our legitimate interests provided that such processing shall not outweigh your rights and freedoms In particular we may process your Personal Information as needed to

(i) Protect you us or others from threats (such as security threats or test fraud) (ii) Improve College Board tests and support College Board research initiatives (iii) Comply with the laws that are applicable to us around the world (iv) Enable or administer our business such as for quality control consolidated reporting and customer service (v) Manage corporate transactions such as mergers or acquisitions and (vi) Understand and improve our business improve test integrity and for research purposes

Automated Decision Making and Profiling College Board may use automated processes in connection with scoring tests and for similar purposes as needed to provide the test services that you have requested All such decisions are subject to human review We will not make automated decisions about you that may significantly affect you unless (a) the decision is

necessary as part of a contract that we have with you (b) we have your explicit consent or (c) we are required by law to use the technology You can learn more about test scoring by reading the information posted on our website about each of our tests and in the Research section of our website researchcollegeboardorg

Your Rights You always have the right to object to our marketing communications To opt out of emails simply click the link labeled ldquoUnsubscriberdquo at the bottom of any email we send you

EU residents also have the right to access correct and request erasure or restriction of their Personal Information as required by law This means you have a right to know whether or not College Board maintains your Personal Information If we do have your Personal Information we will provide you with a copy (subject to the rights of others) If your information is incorrect or incomplete you have the right to ask us to update it You may also ask us to delete or restrict your Personal Information

To exercise these rights please contact us via email at eucustomerservicecollegeboardorg or write to us at the US address on the inside front cover of this guide and a member of our customer service team will assist you Please understand that we may need to verify your identity before we can process your request Additionally our ability to delete Personal Information will be limited in those cases where we are required to retain records such as in connection with score reports and test security processes

If you believe that we have processed your Personal Information in violation of applicable law you may file a complaint with College Board Office of General Counsel or with a supervisory authority

Data Retention We will retain your Personal Information for as long as the information is needed for the purposes set forth above and for any additional period that may be required or permitted by law You may request that we delete your Personal Information by contacting us via email at eucustomerservice collegeboardorg Unless we are required by law or have a legitimate interest to retain your information we will delete it within 30 days of your request

College Board Alerts SMS Terms and Conditions If you provide your mobile number to College Board we will use it only for the purposes outlined in Protecting Your Privacy Use of Student Information on page 10

To discontinue receiving SMS messages from College Board Alerts text STOP to 70801 or you can call Customer Service Message and data rates may apply

For a request to unsubscribe you will receive one (1) final message from College Board confirming that you have been unsubscribed in our system

Following such confirmation message no additional text messages will be sent unless you reactivate your subscription which you can do by texting STUDENTJOIN or PARENTJOIN to 70801

For additional help text HELP to 70801 or contact socialmediasupportcollegeboardorg

Compatible Carriers are listed under Communications from College Board and Opt In Choices at collegeboardorgprivacy-policy privacy-statement

Grounds for Score Cancellation College Board and ETS (referred to together in these terms as ldquowerdquo or ldquoourrdquo) reserve the right to dismiss test takers decline to score any test andor cancel any test scores when in our sole judgment as applicable a testing irregularity occurs there is an apparent discrepancy in the test takerrsquos identification a test taker is improperly admitted to the test site a test taker has engaged in misconduct (see ldquoMisconductrdquo later in this section) based on a test takerrsquos testing history the validity of the score is suspect or the score is deemed invalid for another reason including but not limited to discrepant handwriting unusual answer patterns or plagiarism Pending investigations are kept confidential but results of completed investigations may be communicated to intended score recipients including if such investigation indicates attempts to gain an unfair advantage in any way including but not limited to impersonation use of prohibited items or attempts to sendreceive test content We strive to protect the privacy of test takers whose scores are questioned However if the test taker publicizes the investigation we reserve the right to make details of such investigation public

When for any of these reasons we cancel a test score that has already been reported wersquoll notify score recipients that the score was canceled but we wonrsquot disclose the reason for cancellation unless authorized to do so by the test taker there is suspected impersonation in certain cases that affect a group of test takers or where required by law

Testing Irregularities Testing irregularities refer to problems or irregular circumstances or events associated with the administration of a test they may affect an individual or groups of test takers

Such problems include without limitation administrative errors (eg improper timing improper seating accommodations not approved by the school defective materials and defective equipment) evidence of possible preknowledge of secure test content and disruptions of test administrations such as natural disasters and other emergencies

When testing irregularities occur we may cancel an administration or individual tests decline to score all or part of the test or cancel the test score We may do so whether or not the affected students caused the testing irregularities benefited from them or engaged in misconduct We are solely responsible for determining whether testing irregularities have occurred and our decisions are final When appropriate we give affected test takers the opportunity to take the test again within a reasonable time frame without charge This is the sole remedy available to test takers as a result of testing irregularities

Identification Discrepancies When in the judgment of ETS or testing staff there is a discrepancy in a test takerrsquos identification the test taker may be denied admission to or dismissed from the test site in addition ETS may decline to score the test or immediately cancel the test score

Misconduct When based upon observations during an administration or a review of evidence thereafter College Board ETS or testing staff find misconduct in connection with a test the test taker may be dismissed from the test site or we may decline to score the test or may cancel the test score and such test taker may be banned from taking future College Board assessments Repeated infractions during the test may result in dismissal from the test site or score cancellation

Misconduct includes but is not limited to

Taking any test questions from the testing room including through memorization giving them to anyone else or discussing them with anyone else through any means including but not limited to email text messages social media or the internet

Improperly accessing the test a part of the test or information about the test or the test site

Referring to looking through or working on anytest or test section other than during the testingperiod for that test or test section

Attempting to give or receive assistance including by copying or through the use of an answer key

Discussing or sharing of test content during the test administration during breaks or after the test

Communicating with other test takers in any formwhile testing is in session in the testing room

Using or accessing any prohibited devices or aids such as but not limited to cell phones smartphones smartwatches other oral or written communication devices or wearable technology cameras notes and reference books etc during or in connection with the test including during breaks

Failing to turn in a cell phone during the test sitersquos collection process (if applicable) or disrupting testing by a cell phone making noise

What You Need to Know About Taking the PSAT 89 Makeup Testing

Sharing or other misuse of equipment includingusing a calculator on a test or test section yoursquore notallowed to use calculators for

Consuming food or drink in unauthorized areas

Leaving the test room without permission

Leaving the building at any time during the testadministration including during breaks

Attempting in any manner to remove from the testroom any notes relating to the test

Attempting to take the test for someone else or attempting to have someone else impersonate you to take the test

Disturbing others or refusing to follow instructionsgiven by test site staff

Refusing to follow any of the test administrationregulations contained in this guide or given by thetesting staff

Testing History Based on a test takerrsquos testing history their scores may be canceled without applying procedures normally used for students as explained in the ldquoInvalid Scoresrdquo section College Board reserves the right to report a test takerrsquos testing history to institutions that inquire as part of a test security investigation

Invalid Scores We may also cancel scores if there is substantial evidence that theyrsquore invalid for any other reason Evidence of invalid scores may include without limitation unusual answer patterns

Before canceling scores under this ldquoInvalid Scoresrdquo section we notify the test taker in writing (via email if possible) about our concerns let the test taker submit information addressing them and consider any information submitted If substantial evidence still exists that the scores arenrsquot valid we offer the test taker options that may include voluntary score cancellation a free retest under closely monitored conditions or arbitration in accordance with ETSrsquos standard Arbitration Agreement When notifying the test taker we send a copy of the booklet Why and How Educational Testing Service Questions Test Scores which explains this process in greater detail (Any test taker may request a copy of this booklet at any time) Notification of the concern may be made via email if an email address is available If no action is taken by the test taker though the scores will be canceled

If at any time before during or after a review of questionable scores we find that test misconduct has occurred we may treat the matter under our misconduct procedures in that case the options just described under this ldquoInvalid Scoresrdquo section or the ldquoTesting Irregularitiesrdquo section as applicable will not be available even if those options were previously offered We have sole discretion in determining whether to treat potential testing violations under this section or the ldquoMisconductrdquo section on the previous page

Suspected Impersonation In cases where we believe that someone other than the intended test taker took the test for the intended test taker and in other cases where required or permitted by law we may refer the matter to law enforcement and inform the intended test takerrsquos parent(s) legal guardian(s) and school The intended test taker specifically acknowledges and agrees to such disclosure

Reporting Misconduct or Suspicious Behavior All PSAT 89 tests are administered under strict supervision and security measures To report any suspected violation of our Test Security and Fairness policies or any suspicion concerning the security of a PSAT 89 test administration please contact the Office of Testing Integrity by phone at 609-406-5430 between 730 am and 530 pm ET by fax at 609-406-9709 or by email at testsecurityinfocollegeboardorg as soon as possible All information will be held strictly confidential unless required to disclose it by law

Reporting ViolationsIf we find that you have gained or attempted to gain or share an unfair advantage on any College Board test we reserve the right to share this information with your school any other score recipients law enforcement and any other government agencies in the US or abroad

Makeup TestingDuring bad weather natural disasters power outages or other unusual conditions test sites may be closed

The following policies apply to makeup testing

The availability of makeup testing and the conditions that make test takers eligible to take a makeup test are at the sole discretion of College Board

You must take the entire PSAT 89 at a makeup test

Access to scores from makeup administrations may be delayed by several weeks

During digital testing there is always a risk of disruption including without limitation computer issues College Board has endeavored to put in place procedures for a complete testing experience Despite such efforts you understand that there are situations where College Boardrsquos only option is to schedule you to test on another day This is your sole remedy for such a disruption

Additional terms and conditions may apply to your makeup test

PSATtrade 89 Student Guide

About College Board

PSAT 89 Customer Service

Contents

Using This Guide

What the PSAT 89 Measures

How the PSAT 89 Is Organized

How the PSAT 89 Is Scored

What Scores You Will Receive

Before Test Day

Create a College Board Account

If You Need Testing Accommodations

How to Prepare

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

Test Fairness Review

Test Question Inquiries

Useful Resources

Evidence-Based Reading and Writing

Reading Test Overview

Sample Reading Test Materials


Writing and Language Test Overview

Sample Writing and Language Test Materials


Math

Math Test Overview

Calculator Use

Answering Student-Produced Response Questions

Tips for the Math Test

Sample Math Test Materials





PSAT 89 Terms and Conditions

Makeup Testing

About College BoardCollege Board is a mission-driven not-for-profit organization that connects students to college success and opportunity Founded in 1900 College Board was created to expand access to higher education Today the membership association is made up of over 6000 of the worldrsquos leading educational institutions and is dedicated to promoting excellence and equity in education Each year College Board helps more than seven million students prepare for a successful transition to college through programs and services in college readiness and college successmdashincluding the SATreg and the Advanced Placementreg Program The organization also serves the education community through research and advocacy on behalf of students educators and schools For further information visit collegeboardorg

PSAT 89 Customer ServiceYou can reach us from 8 am to 9 pm ET (9 am to 7 pm ET mid-June to mid-August) Monday to Friday

PHONE 866-433-7728

INTERNATIONAL +1-212-713-8105

EMAIL psathelpinfocollegeboardorg

MAIL PSAT 89 PO Box 6720 Princeton NJ 08541-6720

copy 2019 College Board College Board Advanced Placement AP SAT and the acorn logo are registeredtrademarks of College Board PSAT is a trademark owned by College Board BigFuture and SAT Subject Testsare trademarks owned by College Board All other marks are the property of their respective owners

Visit College Board on the web collegeboardorg

Khan Academy is a registered trademark in the United States and other jurisdictions

01550-120

7 Before Test Day

7 How to Prepare

8 On Test Day

10 Taking the Test

11 After Test Day

11 Useful Resources

22 Math

22 Calculator Use

36 Makeup Testing

Do your homework

Reading 55 42

Math 60 38

Total 145 120

Analysis in Science

120ndash720

6ndash36

1ndash15

Before Test Day

On Test Day

Earplugs

After Test Day

DIRECTIONS

cement mixer

DIRECTIONS

Careers Passage

Jobs that you hold

Your personal life

DIRECTIONS

REFERENCE

A) (6)(4 + 9) + 8t = 126 B) 9(t + 4) + 6(8) = 126 C) 6(9) + 8(t + 4) = 126 D) (9 + 4 + t)(6 + 8) = 126

8(t + 4)

31 not 312 2

DIRECTIONS

be interpreted as )

7 Examples include

Answer

enter answer

receive credit

2x + 3y = 14 3x = y + 10

583 058

25 250

DIRECTIONS

REFERENCE

x 16680 = 324000 278000

x 16680 278000 324000 =

B) $19440 C) $46000 D)$62680

No Calculator

(46000 + 16680 = 62680)

f (x) = 4 ndash x

g (x) = 2x2 ndash 1 g (1) = 2(1)2

f (1) ndash g (1) = 3 ndash 1 = 2

Calculator

About College Board


Contents

Using This Guide





Before Test Day



How to Prepare

On Test Day




Taking the Test


After Test Day



Useful Resources








Math

Math Test Overview

Calculator Use









Makeup Testing

7 Before Test Day

7 How to Prepare

8 On Test Day

10 Taking the Test

11 After Test Day

11 Useful Resources

22 Math

22 Calculator Use

36 Makeup Testing

Do your homework

Reading 55 42

Math 60 38

Total 145 120

Analysis in Science

120ndash720

6ndash36

1ndash15

Before Test Day

On Test Day

Earplugs

After Test Day

DIRECTIONS

cement mixer

DIRECTIONS

Careers Passage

Jobs that you hold

Your personal life

DIRECTIONS

REFERENCE

A) (6)(4 + 9) + 8t = 126 B) 9(t + 4) + 6(8) = 126 C) 6(9) + 8(t + 4) = 126 D) (9 + 4 + t)(6 + 8) = 126

8(t + 4)

31 not 312 2

DIRECTIONS

be interpreted as )

7 Examples include

Answer

enter answer

receive credit

2x + 3y = 14 3x = y + 10

583 058

25 250

DIRECTIONS

REFERENCE

x 16680 = 324000 278000

x 16680 278000 324000 =

B) $19440 C) $46000 D)$62680

No Calculator

(46000 + 16680 = 62680)

f (x) = 4 ndash x

g (x) = 2x2 ndash 1 g (1) = 2(1)2

f (1) ndash g (1) = 3 ndash 1 = 2

Calculator

About College Board


Contents

Using This Guide





Before Test Day



How to Prepare

On Test Day




Taking the Test


After Test Day



Useful Resources








Math

Math Test Overview

Calculator Use









Makeup Testing

Do your homework

Reading 55 42

Math 60 38

Total 145 120

Analysis in Science

120ndash720

6ndash36

1ndash15

Before Test Day

On Test Day

Earplugs

After Test Day

DIRECTIONS

cement mixer

DIRECTIONS

Careers Passage

Jobs that you hold

Your personal life

DIRECTIONS

REFERENCE

A) (6)(4 + 9) + 8t = 126 B) 9(t + 4) + 6(8) = 126 C) 6(9) + 8(t + 4) = 126 D) (9 + 4 + t)(6 + 8) = 126

8(t + 4)

31 not 312 2

DIRECTIONS

be interpreted as )

7 Examples include

Answer

enter answer

receive credit

2x + 3y = 14 3x = y + 10

583 058

25 250

DIRECTIONS

REFERENCE

x 16680 = 324000 278000

x 16680 278000 324000 =

B) $19440 C) $46000 D)$62680

No Calculator

(46000 + 16680 = 62680)

f (x) = 4 ndash x

g (x) = 2x2 ndash 1 g (1) = 2(1)2

f (1) ndash g (1) = 3 ndash 1 = 2

Calculator

About College Board


Contents

Using This Guide





Before Test Day



How to Prepare

On Test Day




Taking the Test


After Test Day



Useful Resources








Math

Math Test Overview

Calculator Use









Makeup Testing

Do your homework

Reading 55 42

Math 60 38

Total 145 120

Analysis in Science

120ndash720

6ndash36

1ndash15

Before Test Day

On Test Day

Earplugs

After Test Day

DIRECTIONS

cement mixer

DIRECTIONS

Careers Passage

Jobs that you hold

Your personal life

DIRECTIONS

REFERENCE

A) (6)(4 + 9) + 8t = 126 B) 9(t + 4) + 6(8) = 126 C) 6(9) + 8(t + 4) = 126 D) (9 + 4 + t)(6 + 8) = 126

8(t + 4)

31 not 312 2

DIRECTIONS

be interpreted as )

7 Examples include

Answer

enter answer

receive credit

2x + 3y = 14 3x = y + 10

583 058

25 250

DIRECTIONS

REFERENCE

x 16680 = 324000 278000

x 16680 278000 324000 =

B) $19440 C) $46000 D)$62680

No Calculator

(46000 + 16680 = 62680)

f (x) = 4 ndash x

g (x) = 2x2 ndash 1 g (1) = 2(1)2

f (1) ndash g (1) = 3 ndash 1 = 2

Calculator

About College Board


Contents

Using This Guide





Before Test Day



How to Prepare

On Test Day




Taking the Test


After Test Day



Useful Resources








Math

Math Test Overview

Calculator Use









Makeup Testing

Analysis in Science

120ndash720

6ndash36

1ndash15

Before Test Day

On Test Day

Earplugs

After Test Day

DIRECTIONS

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A) (6)(4 + 9) + 8t = 126 B) 9(t + 4) + 6(8) = 126 C) 6(9) + 8(t + 4) = 126 D) (9 + 4 + t)(6 + 8) = 126

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A) (6)(4 + 9) + 8t = 126 B) 9(t + 4) + 6(8) = 126 C) 6(9) + 8(t + 4) = 126 D) (9 + 4 + t)(6 + 8) = 126

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A) (6)(4 + 9) + 8t = 126 B) 9(t + 4) + 6(8) = 126 C) 6(9) + 8(t + 4) = 126 D) (9 + 4 + t)(6 + 8) = 126

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A) (6)(4 + 9) + 8t = 126 B) 9(t + 4) + 6(8) = 126 C) 6(9) + 8(t + 4) = 126 D) (9 + 4 + t)(6 + 8) = 126

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A) (6)(4 + 9) + 8t = 126 B) 9(t + 4) + 6(8) = 126 C) 6(9) + 8(t + 4) = 126 D) (9 + 4 + t)(6 + 8) = 126

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A) (6)(4 + 9) + 8t = 126 B) 9(t + 4) + 6(8) = 126 C) 6(9) + 8(t + 4) = 126 D) (9 + 4 + t)(6 + 8) = 126

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A) (6)(4 + 9) + 8t = 126 B) 9(t + 4) + 6(8) = 126 C) 6(9) + 8(t + 4) = 126 D) (9 + 4 + t)(6 + 8) = 126

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2x + 3y = 14 3x = y + 10

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A) (6)(4 + 9) + 8t = 126 B) 9(t + 4) + 6(8) = 126 C) 6(9) + 8(t + 4) = 126 D) (9 + 4 + t)(6 + 8) = 126

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A) (6)(4 + 9) + 8t = 126 B) 9(t + 4) + 6(8) = 126 C) 6(9) + 8(t + 4) = 126 D) (9 + 4 + t)(6 + 8) = 126

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2x + 3y = 14 3x = y + 10

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A) (6)(4 + 9) + 8t = 126 B) 9(t + 4) + 6(8) = 126 C) 6(9) + 8(t + 4) = 126 D) (9 + 4 + t)(6 + 8) = 126

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2x + 3y = 14 3x = y + 10

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(46000 + 16680 = 62680)

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A) (6)(4 + 9) + 8t = 126 B) 9(t + 4) + 6(8) = 126 C) 6(9) + 8(t + 4) = 126 D) (9 + 4 + t)(6 + 8) = 126

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2x + 3y = 14 3x = y + 10

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(46000 + 16680 = 62680)

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A) (6)(4 + 9) + 8t = 126 B) 9(t + 4) + 6(8) = 126 C) 6(9) + 8(t + 4) = 126 D) (9 + 4 + t)(6 + 8) = 126

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2x + 3y = 14 3x = y + 10

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A) (6)(4 + 9) + 8t = 126 B) 9(t + 4) + 6(8) = 126 C) 6(9) + 8(t + 4) = 126 D) (9 + 4 + t)(6 + 8) = 126

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2x + 3y = 14 3x = y + 10

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A) (6)(4 + 9) + 8t = 126 B) 9(t + 4) + 6(8) = 126 C) 6(9) + 8(t + 4) = 126 D) (9 + 4 + t)(6 + 8) = 126

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2x + 3y = 14 3x = y + 10

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x 16680 = 324000 278000

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B) $19440 C) $46000 D)$62680

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(46000 + 16680 = 62680)

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A) (6)(4 + 9) + 8t = 126 B) 9(t + 4) + 6(8) = 126 C) 6(9) + 8(t + 4) = 126 D) (9 + 4 + t)(6 + 8) = 126

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2x + 3y = 14 3x = y + 10

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x 16680 = 324000 278000

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B) $19440 C) $46000 D)$62680

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(46000 + 16680 = 62680)

f (x) = 4 ndash x

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A) (6)(4 + 9) + 8t = 126 B) 9(t + 4) + 6(8) = 126 C) 6(9) + 8(t + 4) = 126 D) (9 + 4 + t)(6 + 8) = 126

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2x + 3y = 14 3x = y + 10

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x 16680 = 324000 278000

x 16680 278000 324000 =

B) $19440 C) $46000 D)$62680

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(46000 + 16680 = 62680)

f (x) = 4 ndash x

g (x) = 2x2 ndash 1 g (1) = 2(1)2

f (1) ndash g (1) = 3 ndash 1 = 2

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A) (6)(4 + 9) + 8t = 126 B) 9(t + 4) + 6(8) = 126 C) 6(9) + 8(t + 4) = 126 D) (9 + 4 + t)(6 + 8) = 126

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2x + 3y = 14 3x = y + 10

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x 16680 = 324000 278000

x 16680 278000 324000 =

B) $19440 C) $46000 D)$62680

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(46000 + 16680 = 62680)

f (x) = 4 ndash x

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A) (6)(4 + 9) + 8t = 126 B) 9(t + 4) + 6(8) = 126 C) 6(9) + 8(t + 4) = 126 D) (9 + 4 + t)(6 + 8) = 126

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31 not 312 2

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2x + 3y = 14 3x = y + 10

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x 16680 = 324000 278000

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(46000 + 16680 = 62680)

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2x + 3y = 14 3x = y + 10

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x 16680 = 324000 278000

x 16680 278000 324000 =

B) $19440 C) $46000 D)$62680

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(46000 + 16680 = 62680)

f (x) = 4 ndash x

g (x) = 2x2 ndash 1 g (1) = 2(1)2

f (1) ndash g (1) = 3 ndash 1 = 2

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x 16680 = 324000 278000

x 16680 278000 324000 =

B) $19440 C) $46000 D)$62680

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(46000 + 16680 = 62680)

f (x) = 4 ndash x

g (x) = 2x2 ndash 1 g (1) = 2(1)2

f (1) ndash g (1) = 3 ndash 1 = 2

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x 16680 = 324000 278000

x 16680 278000 324000 =

B) $19440 C) $46000 D)$62680

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(46000 + 16680 = 62680)

f (x) = 4 ndash x

g (x) = 2x2 ndash 1 g (1) = 2(1)2

f (1) ndash g (1) = 3 ndash 1 = 2

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f (1) ndash g (1) = 3 ndash 1 = 2

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