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Students are given 60 minutes to complete the Evidence-Based Reading section of the PSAT. This section includes reading passages and questions that assess comprehension and analysis skills. The time is designed to allow students to carefully read and answer each question.
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60 minutes on Apex
60 minutes on Apex
The PSAT tests students in three main subjects: Evidence-Based Reading, Writing and Language, and Math. The Reading section focuses on comprehension and analysis of written passages, while the Writing and Language section assesses grammar and usage skills. The Math section includes questions on problem-solving, data analysis, and algebra, along with some advanced math concepts. The PSAT is primarily designed to prepare students for the SAT and assess college readiness.
The evidence-based reading section of the PSAT assesses a student's ability to comprehend and analyze written passages, including identifying key ideas, making inferences, and understanding the author's purpose and tone. It also evaluates the student's vocabulary and ability to interpret data and graphics presented in the passages.
Comprehension of the meaning of words and how parts of sentences fit together logically
The passage-based reading questions in the critical reading section of the PSAT assess a student's ability to understand, analyze, and interpret written texts. These questions evaluate skills such as identifying main ideas, understanding context, drawing inferences, and recognizing the author's tone and purpose. Students must engage with various types of passages, including literature, historical documents, and social sciences, to demonstrate their reading comprehension abilities.
ability to read and think carefully about a passage or two related passages
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