State-Mandated PSAT 9 for Freshmen
Date: April 15, 2022
Arvada West High School
All freshmen in the state of Colorado will be required to take the PSAT 9 exam. It will be held here at Arvada West on April 15th and students must report to school no later than 7:45 am on the morning of testing. Seating and room assignments will be posted approximately a week before the exam. Students can expect to be done by approximately 11:45 am. Lunches will not be served that day. Finally, please note that classes will NOT be held that day.
Test format: Total Time:
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Section
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Length
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Questions
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Pre-administration activities
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approx. 30 min
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Reading
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60 minutes
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47 (Reading and Vocabulary in Context)
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Writing and Language
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35 minutes
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44 (Grammar and Usage)
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Math (No Calculator- 25 min. With Calculator 45 min)
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70 Minutes
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48 (Heart of algebra, problem solving and data analysis, passport to advanced math, additional topics : geometry, trigonometry and precalculus)
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Important Features as identified by College Board:
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Greater emphasis on the meaning of words in extended contexts and on how word choice shapes meaning, tone, and impact
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Please note that the PSAT 10 does not enter students into the PSAT/NMSQT Scholarship Competition. Current Sophomores will have the opportunity to enroll in the PSAT/NMSQT exam in the fall of their Junior year.
What to bring:
What not to bring:
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Reading materials, electronic devices, pens/highlighters, food or beverages other than water, scratch paper
What to wear:
How to prepare:
Click on the link below to access practice questions, a practice test, and information for reviewing material from Khan Academy:
PSAT 9 preparation
Test Refusal
The PSAT test is preparation for the SAT test that will be required as a Junior and can be used for college admissions. It is worthwhile practice and will help students know how to study for the SAT in the future.
All students are expected to be here to take the test unless we hear from the guardians that they are refusing the exam for their child. Please let us know ASAP if that is the case so we can plan accordingly.