PSAT 8 assessment for eighth graders to be held Oct. 3
All Oneta Ridge Middle School eighth graders will be administered the PSAT 8 assessment Thursday, Oct. 3. This assessment establishes a baseline for students as they enter high school and begin preparing for college and career readiness.
The PSAT 8 tests the same skills and knowledge as the SAT and PSAT/NMSQT that Broken Arrow students now take in high school; however, the delivery of these skills is presented in a way that makes sense to eighth graders.
This test measures what students are learning, shows them whether they are on track for college and informs them on the subjects in which they need improvement.
By taking this test in eighth grade, Broken Arrow students have time to tackle areas needing improvement long before they take the PSAT/NMSQT and the SAT. Scoring well on the PSAT/NMSQT test gives them an added opportunity for National Merit Scholar awards and greater college selections.
The results from the PSAT 8 will also help teachers, students and parents prepare for state assessments in April and for high school course decisions.
The test takes 2 hours and 25 minutes, and it is divided into two components:
- Evidence-Based Reading and Writing – 85 minutes
- Reading Test – 55 minutes (42 multiple questions)
- Writing and Language Test – 30 minutes (40 multiple questions)
- Math – 60 minutes - (31 multiple choice questions, 7 student-response questions)
- Math without calculator – 20 minutes
- Math with calculator – 40 minutes
Prior to the test, students will receive a guide that will explain test protocol, give an overview and tips of each section of the test, and offer sample questions for students to practice.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Oneta Ridge's principal or counselor at 918-259-4360.