Full Description
The fast and easy way to ace the PSAT/NMSQT exam Similar to the SAT, the PSAT/NMSQT measures critical reading skills, math problem-solving skills, and writing skills. The tips and plain-English information presented in PSAT/NMSQT For Dummies are designed to give readers of all skill levels the edge they need to perform their best on this important exam. Here, you'll find the easy-to-understand information you need to prepare for the PSAT/NMSQT. You'll get a review of foundational concepts for every section, from identifying root words and correctly using commas, to solving math word problems and using the quadratic formula. Plus, four full-length practice tests with detailed answers and explanations help you assess your skills as you prep for exam day. So what are you waiting for? * Includes a review of foundational concepts for every section * Practice problems for each of the test's three sections allow you to test your comprehension as you study * Includes four full-length practice tests with detailed answers and explanations If you're one of the 3.5 million students preparing for the PSAT/NMSQT exam, this hands-on guide has everything you need to score your highest!
Contents
Introduction 1 Part IIntroducing the Exam 9 Chapter 2: Getting Practical: PSAT/NMSQT Logistics 19 Part II: Word Up!: The Critical Reading and Writing Sections 27 Chapter 3: Blanking Out on the PSAT: Sentence Completions 29 Chapter 4: Exploring the Secret Passage: Reading Comprehension Questions 39 Chapter 5: As Easy as ABC and D and E: Writing 57 Part III: Assembling a Math Tool Kit 69 Chapter 6: When 2 + 4 = 1 Great Score: Preparing for PSAT Math 71 Chapter 7: Counting Down and Adding Up: Numbers and Operations 79 Chapter 8: Mastering the X Factor: Algebra and Functions 95 Chapter 9: Getting in Shape for Geometry Questions 113 Chapter 10: Against All Odds: Probability and Statistics 133 Part IV: Practice Makes Perfect: Practice Exams 143 Chapter 11: Practice Test 1 145 Chapter 12: Practice Test 1: Answers and Explanations 175 Chapter 13: Practice Test 2 191 Chapter 14: Practice Test 2: Answers and Explanations 221 Chapter 15: Practice Test 3 237 Chapter 16: Practice Test 3: Answers and Explanations 269 Chapter 17: Practice Test 4 285 Chapter 18: Practice Test 4: Answers and Explanations 315 Part V: The Part of Tens 331 Chapter 19: Ten Ways to Improve Your Test-Taking Skills 333 Chapter 20: Ten Mistakes to Avoid on the PSAT/NMSQT 337 Appendix: Scoring the Exams 341 Index 347
