So my teacher mentioned something about the PSAT 8/9 and I didn't quite catch everything. How is the scoring different from the regular PSAT? Is it graded out of the same number of points?
The PSAT 8/9, like the PSAT and SAT, is scored on the scale of 320-1520. However, the sections are scored a bit differently. There are two main sections - Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (ERW) and Math, each scored on a scale of 160-760, and then the scores are added together for your total score.
For instance, if you score 500 on the ERW section and 520 on Math, your total PSAT 8/9 score would be 1020.
Remember, the score you receive is not a direct reflection of the number of questions you answered correctly or incorrectly. It is a scaled score, meaning it adjusts the raw score (which is simply the number of questions you answered correctly) to account for difficulty level and other factors.
Finally, it's important to understand that the PSAT 8/9 is not as difficult as the standard PSAT/NMSQT or SAT, as it is designed for younger students and covers fewer topics. Therefore, your scores might be relatively higher on the PSAT 8/9 compared to what they might be on the standard PSAT or SAT.
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