1. Socorro Independent School District
PSAT 8/9
PGP
September 2015

2. PSAT 8/9
PSAT 10
PSAT/NMSQT
SAT
Information courtesy of College Board

3. What is the PSAT 8/9? The PSAT 8/9 is/has
an exam that measures how well students are prepared for college.
the foundation for understanding students’ progress as they enter high school.
grade-level appropriate content for eighth- and ninth-graders that will match the scope and difficulty of work found in the classroom.
the first step on the path to the PSAT/NMSQT and to the SAT.

4. Time Allotted (minutes) Number of Questions/Tasks
What’s on the PSAT 8/9
Component
Time Allotted (minutes)
Number of Questions/Tasks
Reading 55 42
Writing and Language 30 40
Math 60 38
Total
145
2 hrs. & 25 min.
120

5. How is the PSAT 8/9 scored? Total Score 1 Total Score 2 Section Scores
240 – 1440 scale
2 Section Scores
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
Math
120 – 720 scale
3 Test Scores
Reading, Writing, Math
6 – 36 scale
2 Cross-Test Scores
Analysis in History/Social Studies
Analysis in Science
6 Subscores
Words in Context
Command of Evidence
Expression of Ideas
Standard English Conventions
Heart of Algebra
Problem Solving and Data Analysis
1- 15 scale

6. PSAT 8/9 Testing Window Administered
Fall window: September 28th through January 29th
Spring window: February 22nd through March 4th
Ensor Middle School Testing/Prep Dates
PSAT Prep: Monday, September 28 – Thursday, October 1, 2015
PSAT Test Date: Friday, October 2, 2015

7. Final Details
Registration is open from August 19 – August 28 between 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Pay fees in Student Center with Ms. Gonzalez
Cost is $10.00 – bring exact amount
No refunds
No checks
⃰ PSAT Camp is from September 28 – October 1 from 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
⃰ PSAT Exam is on October 2 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
⃰ You MUST have an ID on day of examination or you will not be permitted to take exam
⃰ PSAT candidates must be in testing room no later than 7:55 a.m. on day of exam
⃰ No monies will be refunded for late arrivals
Please DO NOT let money be the reason you don’t take exam
Speak to your counselor

8. Resources
There is additional information and resources for parents and students available at

9. Goal Setting: Personal Graduation Plans
Academic
Personal

10.
Questions?