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PSAT Prep 2023-2024 - 3 Full-Length Practice Tests: New Digital PSAT Secrets Study Guide with Step-by-Step Video Tutorials


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Mometrix Test Preparation's PSAT Prep 2023-2024 - New Digital PSAT Secrets Study Guide is the ideal prep solution for anyone who wants to succeed on their National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (NMSQT) Preliminary SAT Test. The exam is extremely challenging, and thorough test preparation is essential for success. Our study guide includes:

Practice test questions with detailed answer explanations
Step-by-step video tutorials to help you master difficult concepts
Tips and strategies to help you get your best test performance
A complete review of all PSAT test sections

PSAT/NMSQT® is a trademark registered by the College Board and the National Merit Scholarship Corporation, which are not affiliated with, and do not endorse, this product.

The Mometrix guide is filled with the critical information you will need in order to do well on your PSAT exam: the concepts, procedures, principles, and vocabulary that the College Board expects you to have mastered before sitting for your exam.

The Reading and Writing section covers:

Craft and Structure
Information and Ideas
Standard English Conventions
Expression of Ideas

The Mathematics section covers:

Foundational Math Concepts
Algebra
Advanced Math
Problem Solving and Data Analysis
Geometry and Trigonometry

...and much more!

Our guide is full of specific and detailed information that will be key to raising your score. Concepts and principles aren't simply named or described in passing, but are explained in detail. The Mometrix PSAT study guide is laid out in a logical and organized fashion so that one section naturally flows from the one preceding it. Because it's written with an eye for both technical accuracy and accessibility, you will not have to worry about getting lost in dense academic language.

Any test prep guide is only as good as its practice questions and answer explanations, and that's another area where our guide stands out. The Mometrix test prep team has provided plenty of PSAT practice test questions to prepare you for what to expect on the actual exam. Each answer is explained in depth, in order to make the principles and reasoning behind it crystal clear.

Many concepts include links to online review videos where you can watch our instructors break down the topics so the material can be quickly grasped. Examples are worked step-by-step so you see exactly what to do.

We've helped hundreds of thousands of people pass standardized tests and achieve their education and career goals. We've done this by setting high standards for Mometrix Test Preparation guides, and our PSAT Prep 2023-2024 - PSAT Secrets Study Guide is no exception. It's an excellent investment in your future. Get the PSAT review you need to be successful on your exam.

✦ Table of Contents


Introduction
Review Video Directory
Secret Key #1 – Plan Big, Study Small
Secret Key #2 – Make Your Studying Count
Secret Key #3 – Practice the Right Way
Untimed and Open-Book Practice
Timed and Open-Book Practice
Timed and Closed-Book Practice
Secret Key #4 – Pace Yourself
Secret Key #5 – Have a Plan for Guessing
Test-Taking Strategies
Read Carefully
Contextual Clues
Prefixes
Hedge Words
Switchback Words
Face Value
Answer Selection
Answer Choice Families
Eliminate Answers
Avoid Fact Traps
Extreme Statements
Benchmark
Predict the Answer
Tough Questions
Check Your Work
Pace Yourself
Don’t Rush
Keep Moving
Three-Week PSAT Study Plan
Week 1: Reading and Writing Section (Part 1)
Instructional Content
Practice Test #1, Module 1
Practice Test #1, Module 2
Week 2: Reading and Writing Section (Part 2)
Instructional Content
Practice Test #2, Module 1
Practice Test #2, Module 2
Week 3: Mathematics Test
Instructional Content
Practice Test #1
Practice Test #2
Reading and Writing
Craft and Structure
Word Roots and Prefixes and Suffixes
Affixes
Word Roots, Prefixes, and Suffixes to Help Determine Meanings of Words
Prefixes
Suffixes
Prefixes for Numbers
Prefixes for Time, Direction, and Space
Negative Prefixes
Extra Prefixes
Adjective Suffixes
Noun Suffixes
Verb Suffixes
Nuance and Word Meanings
Synonyms and Antonyms
Denotative vs. Connotative Meaning
Nuances of Word Meaning Relative to Connotation, Denotation, Diction, and Usage
Using Context to Determine Meaning
Context Clues
Using Contrast in Context Clues
Substitution to Find Meaning
Words with Multiple Meanings
Context Clues to Help Determine Meanings of Words
Examples and Definitions
Descriptions
Opposites
Syntax to Determine Part of Speech and Meanings of Words
Syntax to Indicate Different Meanings of Similar Sentences
Determining Meaning of Phrases and Paragraphs
Determining Meaning in Various Types of Compositions
Resources for Determining Word Meaning and Usage
Author's Purpose
Author’s Purpose
Informational Texts
Persuasive Writing
Entertaining Texts
Descriptive Text
Expression of Feelings
Expository Passage
Narrative Passage
Technical Passage
Common Organizations of Texts
Organization of the Text
Chronological
Cause and Effect
Multiple Effects
Multiple Causes
Cause and Effect in Persuasive Essays
Problem-Solution
Compare and Contrast
Sequence
Information and Ideas
Main Ideas and Supporting Details
Identifying Topics and Main Ideas
Supporting Details
Making and Evaluating Predictions
Making Predictions
Evaluating Predictions
Making Inferences and Drawing Conclusions
Implicit and Explicit Information
Example of Drawing Conclusions from Inferences
Critical Reading Skills
Opinions, Facts, and Fallacies
Reliable Sources
Biases
Reading Comprehension and Connecting with Texts
Comparing Two Stories
Outlining a Passage
Using Graphic Organizers
Making Logical Conclusions about a Passage
Drawing Conclusions
Example
Summarizing
Paraphrasing
Evaluating a Passage
Evaluation of Summaries
Making Connections to Enhance Comprehension
Reading Informational Texts
Language Use
Literal and Figurative Language
Explicit and Implicit Information
Making Inferences About Informational Text
Structures or Organizational Patterns in Informational Texts
Determining an Informational Author’s Purpose
Identifying Author’s Point of View or Purpose
Evaluating Arguments Made by Informational Text Writers
Use of Rhetoric in Informational Texts
Organizational Features in Texts
Text Features in Informational Texts
Visual Features in Texts
Technical Language
Technical Language
Technical Material for Non-Technical Readers
Non-Technical Audiences
Use of Everyday Language
Types of Technical Writing
Types of Printed Communication
Memo
Posted Announcement
Classified Advertisement
Scale Readings of Standard Measurement Instruments
Visual Information in Informational Texts
Charts, Graphs, and Visuals
Pie Chart
Bar Graph
Line Graph
Pictographs
Reading Argumentative Writing
Author’s Argument in Argumentative Writing
Evaluating an Author’s Argument
Evaluating an Author’s Method of Appeal
Evidence
Credibility
Appeal to Emotion
Counter Arguments
Plot and Story Structure
Plot and Story Structure
Exposition
Conflict
Rising Action
Climax
Falling Action
Resolution
Theme
Example
Character Development and Dialogue
Character Development
Dialogue
Dialogue in Fiction
Standard English Conventions
Parts of Speech
Nouns
Common Nouns
Proper Nouns
General and Specific Nouns
Collective Nouns
Pronouns
Verbs
Transitive and Intransitive Verbs
Action Verbs and Linking Verbs
Voice
Verb Tenses
Conjugating Verbs
Mood
Adjectives
Articles
Comparison with Adjectives
Adverbs
Comparison with Adverbs
Prepositions
Conjunctions
Coordinating Conjunctions
Correlative Conjunctions
Subordinating Conjunctions
Interjections
Agreement and Sentence Structure
Subjects and Predicates
Subjects
Predicates
Subject-Verb Agreement
Number Agreement Examples:
Person Agreement Examples:
Complications with Subject-Verb Agreement
Words Between Subject and Verb
Compound Subjects
Joined by And
Joined by Or/Nor
Indefinite Pronouns as Subject
Always Singular
Always Plural
Depend on Context
Other Cases Involving Plural or Irregular Form
Complements
Direct Objects
Indirect Objects
Predicate Nominatives and Predicate Adjectives
Pronoun Usage
Clauses
Types of Dependent Clauses
Adjective Clauses
Adverb Clauses
Noun Clauses
Subordination
Phrases
Prepositional Phrases
Verbal Phrases
Participles
Gerunds
Infinitives
Appositive Phrases
Absolute Phrases
Parallelism
Sentence Purpose
Sentence Structure
Sentence Fragments
Run-on Sentences
Dangling and Misplaced Modifiers
Dangling Modifiers
Misplaced Modifiers
Split Infinitives
Double Negatives
Punctuation
End Punctuation
Periods
Question Marks
Exclamation Marks
Commas
Semicolons
Colons
Parentheses
Quotation Marks
Apostrophes
Hyphens
Dashes
Ellipsis Marks
Brackets
Common Usage Mistakes
Word Confusion
Which, That, and Who
Homophones
To, Too, and Two
There, Their, and They’re
Knew and New
Then and Than
Its and It’s
Your and You’re
Saw and Seen
Affect and Effect
Homographs
Bank
Content
Fine
Incense
Lead
Object
Produce
Refuse
Subject
Tear
Commonly Misused Words and Phrases
A Lot
Can
Could Have
Myself
Off
Supposed To
Try To
Expression of Ideas
The Writing Process
Brainstorming
Free Writing
Planning
Drafting
Revising, Editing, and Proofreading
Recursive Writing Process
Outlining and Organizing Ideas
Essays
Main Ideas, Supporting Details, and Outlining a Topic
Introduction
Thesis Statement
Supporting the Thesis
Body
Paragraphs
Methods of Developing Paragraphs
Types of Paragraphs
Breaking Text into Paragraphs
Paragraph Length
Conclusion
Coherence in Writing
Coherent Paragraphs
Sequence Words and Phrases
Transitions
Types of Transitional Words
Writing Style and Form
Writing Style and Linguistic Form
Tone
Word Selection
Active and Passive Language
Conciseness
Appropriate Kinds of Writing for Different Tasks, Purposes, and Audiences
Formality in Writing
Level of Formality
Clichés
Jargon
Slang
Colloquialism
Academic Language
Common Types of Writing
Autobiographical Narratives
Reflective Essay
Journals and Diaries
Examples of Diaries in Literature
Letters
Early Letters
Blogs
Rules and Rationales for Writing Blogs
Specialized Types of Writing
Editorials
Resumes
Reports
Memoranda
Persuasion and Rhetoric
Persuasive Techniques
Classical Author Appeals
Rhetorical Devices
Chapter Quiz
Mathematics
Foundational Math Concepts
Number Basics
Classifications of Numbers
Numbers in Word Form and Place Value
Rational Numbers
Number Lines
Absolute Value
Operations
Addition
Subtraction
Multiplication
Division
Parentheses
Exponents
Roots
Word Problems and Mathematical Symbols
Examples of Translated Mathematical Phrases
Subtraction with Regrouping
Order of Operations
Properties of Exponents
Factors and Multiples
Factors and Greatest Common Factor
Multiples and Least Common Multiple
Fractions, Decimals, and Percentages
Fractions
Proper Fractions and Mixed Numbers
Adding and Subtracting Fractions
Multiplying Fractions
Dividing Fractions
Multiplying a Mixed Number by a Whole Number or a Decimal
Comparing Fractions
Using a common denominator to compare fractions
Using decimals to compare fractions
Using cross-multiplication to compare fractions
Decimals
Operations with Decimals
Adding and Subtracting Decimals
Multiplying Decimals
Dividing Decimals
Percentages
Converting Between Percentages, Fractions, and Decimals
Algebra
Linear Expressions
Terms and Coefficients
Linear Expressions
Slope
Linear Equations
Solving Equations
Solving One-Variable Linear Equations
Rules for Manipulating Equations
Like Terms
Carrying Out the Same Operation on Both Sides of an Equation
Advantage of Combining Like Terms
Canceling Terms on Opposite Sides of an Equation
Process for Manipulating Equations
Isolating Variables
Equations with More Than One Solution
Equations with No Solution
Features of Equations That Require Special Treatment
Linear Equations
Solving Equations Involving Roots
Solving Equations with Exponents
Solving Equations with Absolute Values
Spurious Solutions
Choosing Which Variable to Isolate in Two-Variable Equations
Inequalities
Working with Inequalities
Determining Solutions to Inequalities
Flipping Inequality Signs
Compound Inequalities
Solving Inequalities Involving Absolute Values
Solving Inequalities Involving Square Roots
Special Circumstances
Graphical Solutions to Inequalities
Graphing Simple Inequalities
Graphing Compound Inequalities
Graphing Inequalities Including Absolute Values
Graphing Inequalities in Two Variables
Graphing Compound Inequalities in Two Variables
Systems of Equations
Solving Systems of Equations
Substitution
Elimination
Graphically
Solving Systems of Equations Using the Trace Feature
Advanced Math
Cross Multiplication
Finding an Unknown in Equivalent Expressions
Graphing Equations
Graphical Solutions to Equations
Graphing Equations in Two Variables
Advanced Systems of Equations
Solving a System of Equations Consisting of a Linear Equation and a Quadratic Equation
Algebraically
Graphically
Polynomials
Monomials and Polynomials
Simplifying Polynomials
Add Polynomials
Subtract Polynomials
Multiplying Polynomials
Dividing Polynomials
Rational Expressions
Simplifying Rational Expressions
Quadratics
Solving Quadratic Equations
Quadratic Formula
Factoring
Completing the Square
Using Given Roots to Find Quadratic Equation
Parabolas
Basic Functions
Function and Relation
Functions
Determining a Function
Finding the Domain and Range of a Function
Writing a Function Rule Using a Table
Direct and Inverse Variations of Variables
Properties of Functions
Classification of Functions
Absolute Value Functions
Piecewise Functions
Quadratic Functions
Polynomial Functions
Rational Functions
Square Root Functions
Advanced Functions
Step Functions
Transcendental functions
Exponential Functions
Logarithmic Functions
Trigonometric Functions
Problem-Solving and Data Analysis
Proportions and Ratios
Proportions
Ratios
Constant of Proportionality
Work/Unit Rate
Probability
Sample Space
Theoretical and Experimental Probability
Objective and Subjective Probability
Complement of an Event
Addition Rule
Conditional Probability
Conditional Probability in Everyday Situations
Independence
Multiplication Rule
Union and Intersection of Two Sets of Outcomes
Introduction to Statistics
Data Collection
Population
Sample
Inferential Statistics
Sampling Distribution
Survey Study
Correlational Studies
Experimental Studies
Observational Studies
Random Samples
Biases
Data Analysis
Dispersion
Range
Sample Standard Deviation
Sample Variance
Percentile
Skewness
Unimodal vs. Bimodal
Outlier
Data Analysis
Simple Regression
Line of Best Fit
Correlation Coefficient
Z-Score
Central Limit Theorem
Measures of Central Tendency
Mean
Median
Mode
Standard Deviation
Example
Statistics
Sample Mean
Example
Sample Proportion
Example
Confidence Intervals for a Single Population Mean
Example
Confidence Interval for Proportions
Example
Hypothesis Tests for Single Population Means
Example
Hypothesis Tests for Proportion Claims
Example
Displaying Information
Frequency Tables
Circle Graphs
Pictographs
Line Graphs
Line Plots
Stem and Leaf Plots
Bar Graphs
Histograms
5-Number Summary
Box and Whisker Plots
Example
Interquartile Range
Example
68-95-99.7 Rule
Scatter Plots
Bivariate Data
Scatter Plots
Geometry and Trigonometry
Points, Lines, and Planes
Points and Lines
Interactions between Lines
Planes
Angles
Angles and Vertices
Relationships Between Angles
Polygons
Convex and Concave Polygons
Triangles
Parts of a Triangle
Pythagorean Theorem
Trigonometric Formulas
Laws of Sines and Cosines
Quadrilaterals
Kite
Trapezoid
Parallelogram
Rectangle
Rhombus
Square
Hierarchy of Quadrilaterals
Circles
Inscribed and Circumscribed Figures
3D Shapes
Solids
PSAT Practice Test #1
Reading and Writing–Module 1
Reading and Writing–Module 2
Mathematics–Module 1
Mathematics–Module 2
Answer Key and Explanations #1
Reading and Writing–Module 1
Reading and Writing–Module 2
Mathematics–Module 1
Mathematics–Module 2
PSAT Practice Tests #2 and #3
How to Overcome Test Anxiety
Step 1: Scope Out the Test
Step 2: Map Out the Material
Step 3: Gather Your Tools
Step 4: Create Your Environment
Step 5: Study!
Step 6: Take a Practice Test
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