The Math section covers linear equations and functions, quadratics and exponentials, ratios, percentages and data, and geometry and right-triangle trigonometry. Algebra is about 35% of the section, Advanced Math about 32.5%, Problem-Solving and Data Analysis about 20%, and Geometry and Trigonometry about 12.5%. A calculator is allowed throughout.
Questions:
44 multiple choice
Time:
70 minutes (optional timer)
Answers:
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What the PSAT Math section covers
Algebra
Advanced Math
Problem-Solving and Data Analysis
Geometry and Trigonometry
Algebra is the biggest domain
About a third of questions use linear equations, inequalities, functions and systems. Translating words into an equation is the key skill.
Advanced Math: quadratics and exponentials
Expect to factor, solve quadratics, use function notation and recognise exponential growth and decay.
Data questions are about reading carefully
Problem-Solving and Data Analysis covers ratios, percentages, units, averages and probability, often from a table or graph.
Know the core geometry facts
Angles in a triangle sum to 180°, the Pythagorean theorem, special right triangles, area and volume, and SOH CAH TOA. A reference sheet is provided on test day.
Common mistakes
Answering what was found (such as x) when the question asks for something else (such as 2x + 1).
Mixing up percentage of and percentage change.
Forgetting to check units, such as minutes against hours.
How to study this section
After each practice section, rework every missed question without looking at the answer.
Practise using the built-in Desmos calculator to graph equations and check answers quickly.
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