Strategies and Practice for the PSAT/NMSQT

by Brian W. Stewart M.Ed.

Overview

Prep for the last paper and pencil administration of the PSAT. In fall 2023 the PSAT is scheduled to be a digital test. This book features:

• Two practice tests
• Tips and strategies specific to each section of the test, including Critical Reading, Writing and Language Skills, and Math
• Advice for students aiming for National Merit Scholarships
• Much more

Students will learn strategies that can take them from a good score to a great score.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781438008882
Publisher:	Barrons Educational Services
Publication date:	01/01/2018
Series:	Barron's Test Prep
Edition description:	Second Edition
Pages:	272
Product dimensions:	8.30(w) x 10.80(h) x 0.60(d)
Age Range:	14 - 17 Years

About the Author

Brian Stewart is the author of ACT, SAT, and PSAT test preparation books published through Barron's Educational Series. Brian is the President of BWS Education Consulting, Inc., a test preparation and tutoring company based in Columbus, Ohio and Indianapolis, Indiana: www.bwseducationconsulting.com. Brian and his staff have helped students achieve perfect scores on the ACT, SAT, and PSAT, and reach their college admissions goals. BWS Education Consulting is available to work with students anywhere in the world via online tutoring.

Table of Contents

Introduction
FAQs About the PSAT and National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test
1 Reading
14 PSAT Reading Strategies
Putting It All Together: Applying the Reading Strategies
Practice Passages with Explanations
2 Writing and Language
Review of Key Grammar Concepts
12 PSAT Writing and Language Strategies
Putting It All Together: Applying Grammar Concepts and Strategies
Practice Passages with Explanations
3 Math
The Math Concepts You Must Know
18 PSAT Math Strategies
Putting It All Together with Example Problems
Heart of Algebra Practice
Problem Solving and Data Analysis Practice
Passport to Advanced Math Practice
Additional Topics in Math Practice
PRACTICE TESTS
Practice Test 1
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
Reading Test
Writing and Language Test
Math
Math Test (No Calculator)
Math Test (With Calculator)
Answer Key/Scoring Guide
Answer Explanations
Practice Test 2
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
Reading Test
Writing and Language Test
Math
Math Test (No Calculator)
Math Test (With Calculator)
Answer Key/Scoring Guide
Answer Explanations