This best-selling test prep manual introduces high school students to the newly redesigned PSAT/NMSQT test and prepares them to get the best score possible. This book features:

• Two practice tests reflective of the PSAT
• Tips and strategies specific to each section of the test, including Critical Reading, Writing and Language Skills, and Math
• Advice for students aiming for National Merit Scholarships
• Much more

Students will learn strategies that can take them from a good score to a great score, and find everything they need to succeed on this test.

Table of Contents
Introduction
FAQs About the PSAT and National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test
1 Reading
14 PSAT Reading Strategies
Putting It All Together: Applying the Reading Strategies
Practice Passages with Explanations
2 Writing and Language
Review of Key Grammar Concepts
12 PSAT Writing and Language Strategies
Putting It All Together: Applying Grammar Concepts and Strategies
Practice Passages with Explanations
3 Math
The Math Concepts You Must Know
18 PSAT Math Strategies
Putting It All Together with Example Problems
Heart of Algebra Practice
Problem Solving and Data Analysis Practice
Passport to Advanced Math Practice
Additional Topics in Math Practice
PRACTICE TESTS
Practice Test 1
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
Reading Test
Writing and Language Test
Math
Math Test (No Calculator)
Math Test (With Calculator)
Answer Key/Scoring Guide
Answer Explanations
Practice Test 2
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
Reading Test
Writing and Language Test
Math
Math Test (No Calculator)
Math Test (With Calculator)
Answer Key/Scoring Guide
Answer Explanations