Especially for Educators
Before the Test
SAT Suite of Assessments Educator Guide
Educators can use this guide to learn about each SAT Suite assessment, and the tools for getting the most from test results. There are also handouts included for parents and students with additional information.
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PSAT 8/9 Coordinator Manual
This manual provides detailed procedures to follow before, during, and after the PSAT 8/9 administration. Includes standard and accommodated test day scripts.
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Prepare for the 2018-19 PSAT 8/9
A presentation educators can use to explain the PSAT 8/9 to parents and students. Includes information on what skills are tested, how to prepare, and more.
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SAT Suite of Assessments Ordering Announcement
A flyer describing how test coordinators can order the entire SAT Suite of Assessments—the SAT, PSAT/NMSQT, PSAT 10, and PSAT 8/9—from one source.
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PSAT 8/9 Ordering Announcement
A flyer describing how test coordinators can order the PSAT 8/9—including the digital test—from one source.
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Scores
PSAT 8/9: Understanding Scores September 2018–March 2019
Use this guide to interpret PSAT 8/9 score reports. Includes percentile tables, means, and scoring details.
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PSAT 8/9: Understanding Scores April 2019
Use this guide to interpret PSAT 8/9 score reports. Includes percentile tables, means, and scoring details.
1.03 MB
Using Your PSAT 8/9 Scores to Prepare for College
Use this presentation to show students how to access PSAT 8/9 scores online, understand score reports, and more.
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7.9 MB
Flyers
PSAT 8/9 Assessment Flyer for Educators
Use this flyer to learn how the PSAT 8/9 can help students get ready for college.
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Share with Students and Families
Before the Test
PSAT 8/9 Sample Student Questionnaire
This handout describes the questions students will answer about themselves before testing begins, and whether or not answers are required for scoring.
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PSAT 8/9 Student Guide
A guide to help students and their parents prepare for the PSAT 8/9.
1.43 MB
Practice
PSAT 8/9 Practice Test 1
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PSAT 8/9: Practice Test 1
Simulate test day with this official PSAT 8/9 practice test, written in the exact same process and by the same team of authors as the actual assessment.
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PSAT 8/9 Answer Sheet
Print out a new copy of the answer sheet for each practice test. It looks a little different than the test day answer sheet, but the basics—like filling in circles completely—are exactly the same.
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PSAT 8/9 Practice Test 1 for Assistive Technology
If you're using a screen reader or other assistive technology, download these documents, which include everything you need to take and score your practice test.
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PSAT 8/9 Practice Test 1, General Directions for Assistive Technology
Tips on how to take the PSAT/NMSQT practice test using assistive technology.
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PSAT 8/9 Practice Test 1 Reading for Assistive Technology
Download the practice Reading Test for test questions and answers.
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PSAT 8/9 Practice Test 1 Writing and Language for Assistive Technology
Download the practice Writing and Language Test for test questions and answers.
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PSAT 8/9 Practice Test 1 Math Test: No Calculator, for Assistive Technology
Download the practice Math Test: No Calculator for test questions and answers.
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PSAT 8/9 Practice Test 1 Math Test: Calculator, for Assistive Technology
Download the practice Math Test: Calculator for test questions and answers.
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Scores
Understanding 2018-19 PSAT 8/9 Results: A Parent Tutorial
A guide to help students and parents interpret results from the PSAT 8/9.
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Understanding 2018-19 PSAT 8/9 Results: A Parent Tutorial (Spanish)
A guide in Spanish to help students and their parents understand results from the PSAT 8/9.
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Testing Supports for English Language Learners
PSAT 8/9 English Test Directions
English version of PSAT 8/9 translated test directions.
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PSAT 8/9 Translated Test Directions in Albanian
PSAT 8/9 test directions have been translated into Albanian for English language learners.
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PSAT 8/9 Translated Test Directions in Arabic
PSAT 8/9 test directions have been translated into Arabic for English language learners.
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PSAT 8/9 Translated Test Directions in Bengali
PSAT 8/9 test directions have been translated into Bengali for English language learners.
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PSAT 8/9 Translated Test Directions in Chinese
PSAT 8/9 test directions have been translated into Chinese for English language learners.
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PSAT 8/9 Translated Test Directions in Gujarati
PSAT 8/9 test directions have been translated into Gujarati for English language learners.
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PSAT 8/9 Translated Test Directions in Haitian Creole
PSAT 8/9 test directions have been translated into Haitian Creole for English language learners.
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PSAT 8/9 Translated Test Directions in Hindi
PSAT 8/9 test directions have been translated into Hindi for English language learners.
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PSAT 8/9 Translated Test Directions in Polish
PSAT 8/9 test directions have been translated into Polish for English language learners.
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PSAT 8/9 Translated Test Directions in Portuguese
PSAT 8/9 test directions have been translated into Portuguese for English language learners.
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PSAT 8/9 Translated Test Directions in Russian
PSAT 8/9 test directions have been translated into Russian for English language learners.
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PSAT 8/9 Translated Test Directions in Spanish
PSAT 8/9 test directions have been translated into Spanish for English language learners.
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PSAT 8/9 Translated Test Directions in Urdu
PSAT 8/9 test directions have been translated into Urdu for English language learners.
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PSAT 8/9 Translated Test Directions in Vietnamese
PSAT 8/9 test directions have been translated into Vietnamese for English language learners.
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Word-to-Word Glossaries for the SAT Suite of Assessments
A list of College Board-approved glossaries for student use during test administrations.
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