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The PSAT/NMSQT has two math sections - a no calculator section that is 25 minutes long with 17 questions, and a calculator section that is 45 minutes long with 31 questions. Both sections contain multiple choice and grid-in questions testing a range of math skills. Scores on the two sections are combined into a single math score out of 160-760. The math content covers four main areas: heart of algebra, problem solving and data analysis, passport to advanced math, and additional topics in math such as statistics and probability.

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Psat - Overview Format Table

The PSAT/NMSQT has two math sections - a no calculator section that is 25 minutes long with 17 questions, and a calculator section that is 45 minutes long with 31 questions. Both sections contain multiple choice and grid-in questions testing a range of math skills. Scores on the two sections are combined into a single math score out of 160-760. The math content covers four main areas: heart of algebra, problem solving and data analysis, passport to advanced math, and additional topics in math such as statistics and probability.

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PSAT/NMSQT format Math Math

(no calculator) Calculator


Order 3rd Section 4th Section
Time 25 mins 45 mins
# of Questions 17 31
Question Types Multiple choice, Multiple choice,
grid-ins grid-ins
Topics/Skills Tested  Heart of Algebra
 Problem Solving & Data Analysis
 Passport to Advanced Math
 Additional Topics in Math
Scoring One Math score on a scale of 160-760.

For a more in-depth description of the topics covered, below is a math area table:

Math Area Examples


Heart of Algebra Analyzing and fluently solving equations and
systems of equations;
Creating expressions, equations, and inequalities
to represent relationships between quantities
and to solve problems; rearranging and
interpreting formulas.
Problem Solving & Data Analysis Substitution and simplifying algebraic
expressions; properties of exponents; algebraic
word problems; linear equations and inequalities;
system of equations and inequalities; rational and
radical equations; equation of lines; absolute
value; direct and inverse variation; quadratic
equations; algebraic functions.
Passport to Advanced Math Area and perimeter of a polygon; area and
circumference of a circle; volume Pythagorean
theorem; isosceles, equilateral. And right
triangles; parallel and perpendicular lines;
coordinate geometry; slope; transformation.
Additional Topics in Math Data interpretation; statistics; mean, median, and
mode; probability.

Credit and reference from studypoint.com and blog.prepscholar.com

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