Everyone studies differently, so ActualCollection offers the PSAT Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test - Math prep material in three formats: a printable PDF, a desktop test engine for Windows, and an online test engine that runs in any browser. All three carry the same 260 practice questions.
PSAT PSAT-Math Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | College Board |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test - Math Section |
| Exam Number: | PSAT-Math |
| Available Languages: | English, Spanish (select regions) |
| Exam Price: | $18 USD (2024–2025; may be covered by schools) |
| Exam Duration: | 70 minutes |
| Exam Format: | Multiple-choice, Digital adaptive test, Student-produced response, Two 35-minute modules |
| Passing Score: | No fixed passing score; Section score range 160–760 |
| Real Exam Qty: | 44 |
| Related Certifications: | SAT PSAT/NMSQT PSAT 10 PSAT 8/9 |
| Certificate Validity Period: | Score valid for 1 academic year; no permanent certification |
| Recommended Training: | Official Bluebook Practice Tests Official PSAT Math Overview |
| Exam Registration: | Official PSAT Registration |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | Digital via Bluebook application; school-administered onsite |
| Pre Condition: | Enrollment in high school (grades 8–11); no prior exam required |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt/whats-on-the-test/math |
PSAT PSAT-Math Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Problem-Solving and Data Analysis | 20% | - Data representations: tables, graphs, scatterplots - Statistics, probability, and inference - Ratios, rates, proportions, and units - Percentages and measurement quantities |
| Algebra | 35% | - Systems of linear equations and inequalities - Linear relationships and representations - Linear functions and inequalities - Linear equations in one and two variables |
| Geometry and Trigonometry | 13% | - Right triangles and basic trigonometry - Area, volume, and angle relationships - Triangles, polygons, and circles - Coordinate geometry |
| Advanced Math | 32% | - Radical, rational, and absolute value equations - Quadratic, exponential, polynomial equations - Nonlinear functions and relationships - Equivalent expressions and algebraic manipulation |
Common Questions About the PSAT Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test - Math Exam
The PSAT Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test - Math exam is the official College Board test registered under exam code PSAT-Math. Passing it earns you the PSAT/NMSQT, PSAT 10, PSAT 8/9 certification, a credential at the High School Readiness / College Admission Assessment level. It is also linked to the related certifications: SAT, PSAT/NMSQT, PSAT 10, PSAT 8/9. College Board exams are valued because they test job-ready skills, so a passing score here carries real weight on a resume.
The PSAT Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test - Math exam includes 44 questions to be completed within 70 minutes. Do the pacing math before exam day: with that many items on the clock, you need a steady rhythm and the discipline to flag a hard question and move on instead of stalling. Two or three full timed sessions with the ActualCollection test engine will show you exactly what that pace feels like, so time pressure stops being a factor on the real day.
To pass the PSAT Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test - Math exam you need No fixed passing score; Section score range 160–760, and the official registration fee is $18 USD (2024–2025; may be covered by schools). A retake is not discounted: a failed attempt means paying the full $18 USD (2024–2025; may be covered by schools) again, so treat your first sitting as the expensive one. A sensible rule is to book your seat only after you are scoring comfortably above the passing mark on the ActualCollection practice tests, not just squeaking past it once.
Enrollment in high school (grades 8–11); no prior exam required
Eligibility rules do change from time to time, so confirm the current requirements before you register on the official exam page.
Registration for the PSAT Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test - Math exam goes through the official channels below.
As for the delivery format, the exam is taken Digital via Bluebook application; school-administered onsite.
College Board points candidates toward the following training options for PSAT Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test - Math.
Course work builds the foundation; question practice makes it stick. The 260 practice questions in the ActualCollection PSAT-Math package let you rehearse each topic under exam-style pressure before the real thing.
Yes. ActualCollection offers a free PDF demo of the PSAT Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test - Math material so you can judge the question quality and format before spending anything. After purchase, your license includes 365 days of free updates, and if you want to keep receiving updates after that period, renewals are available at a 50% discount.
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The official PSAT Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test - Math syllabus is organized into 4 domains. Key areas include Algebra (35%), Problem-Solving and Data Analysis (20%), and Geometry and Trigonometry (13%). The complete, up-to-date topic list appears in the exam topics section above; work through it line by line and flag anything you cannot yet explain in your own words.
PSAT Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test - Math Sample Questions:
Lee worked 22 hours this week and made $132. If she works 15 hours next week at the same pay rate,
how much will she make?
- A. $90
- B. $112
- C. $122
- D. $57
- E. $104
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
3 5% of what number is 70?
- A. 100
- B. 150
- C. 200
- D. 110
- E. 175
Correct Answer: C 🗳️
The fine for a driver riding in the carpool lane without any passengers is $133. A driver is issued a bench
warrant for $2,294.25, which includes a 15% fee for late charges and court costs. How many tickets has
the driver not paid?
- A. 10
- B. 12
- C. 14
- D. 13
- E. 15
Correct Answer: E 🗳️
The last week of a month a car dealership sold 12 cars. A new sales promotion came out the first week of
the next month and the sold 19 cars that week. What was the percent increase in sales from the last week
of the previous month compared to the first week of the next month?
- A. 119%
- B. 200%
- C. 58%
- D. 158%
- E. 175%
Correct Answer: C 🗳️
Jonathan can type a 20 page document in 40 minutes, Susan can type it in 30 minutes, and Jack can type
it in 24 minutes. Working together, how much time will it take them to type the same document?
- A. 18 minutes
- B. 20 minutes
- C. 5 minutes
- D. 10 minutes
- E. 15 minutes
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
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