1. PSSA Prep Taking a Multiple Choice Test
Testing for Math & Reading
March 12th – 23rd
Grades 3 – 8 & 11

2. Strategy 1 for Answering Multiple Choice Questions:
Try to work the problem without looking at the answer choices. Once you have solved the problem, compare your answer with the answer choices.
Hint: Cover up the answers & only look at the question.

3. Strategy 2 for Answering Multiple Choice Questions:
Eliminate answer choices you know are wrong. Then choose from the answers that are left.

4. Strategy 3 for Answering Multiple Choice Questions:
Some questions will be more difficult than others. The problem may require an extra step. Or, you may need to look for which answers do not apply.
Hint: Do not spend too much time on one question. Come back to it if you have time.

5. Strategy 4 for Answering Multiple Choice Questions:
Even if you don’t know the answer, you can make a good guess based on what you know and get the question right.
Hint: Do not leave any answers blank.

6. Strategy 5 for Answering Multiple Choice Questions:
Check and double-check your answers before you turn in your test. Be sure of your answers.
Hint: Go back and check your work if you finish a section early. You may not go back to a section once they have moved on.

7. Select A, B, C or D using the letters on the top left hand corner of your screen.
1. In a class of 30 students, 16 are boys. What is the ratio of boys to girls?
1:2
7:8
8:7
8:15

8. Select A, B, C or D using the letters on the top left hand corner of your screen.
2. What is the value of 8 x ÷ 3? 38 86
136
184

9. Select A, B, C or D using the letters on the top left hand corner of your screen.
3. All sides of this polygon have the same length. What is the perimeter of the polygon?
60 cm
56 cm
49 cm
42 cm
7 cm

10. Select A, B, C or D using the letters on the top left hand corner of your screen.
4. What is the missing number in the pattern?
50, 46, 42, 38, , 30… 36 34 32 31

11. Select A, B, C or D using the letters on the top left hand corner of your screen.
5. Solve for the variable (letter).
a + 15 = 75 5 60 90
100

12. Select A, B, C or D using the letters on the top left hand corner of your screen.
6. Choose the mathematical expression the represents the word expression.
“the quotient of a number and 9”
n/9
9/n 9n
9 - n

13. Select A, B, C or D using the letters on the top left hand corner of your screen.
7. Use the stem-and-leaf plot to answer the question.
What is the least amount of time spent in the library?
0 minutes
8 minutes
10 minutes
23 minutes
Stem
Leaves 1 2 3 4
5 5 8 5
Key: 2l7 represents 27

14. Select A, B, C or D using the letters on the top left hand corner of your screen.
8. What is the square of 10? 5 20 40
100

15. Select A, B, C or D using the letters on the top left hand corner of your screen.
9. What is the LCM of 8 and 12? 4 20 24 48

16. Select A, B, C or D using the letters on the top left hand corner of your screen.
10. Which of these numbers is prime? 15 24 13 9

17. In Summary: Cover up the answers to start.
Eliminate answers you know are wrong.
Do not spend too much time on one question.
Do not leave answers blank.
Check your work if you have time.