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PSAT Math Practice Test

Use our PSAT math practice test below to begin preparing for your exam. The exam is 100% free and mimics the actual PSAT.

Our exam is also updated to match the changes made by CollegeBoard and the new digital version of the PSAT.

PSAT Math Practice Test

Take our first PSAT math practice exam.

This exam has the same number of questions, types of questions, and time limits as the actual PSAT math exam.

More PSAT Math Questions

If you want some additional PSAT math prep, use the link below to our PSAT math questions.

These questions are set up so that you can practice in an untimed environment. You will also be shown the answer explanations after each question so that you can really focus on learning key concepts.

Want to practice for other sections of the PSAT? Visit our PSAT practice test home.

PSAT Math Overview

The PSAT switched to a new digital format. This switch has caused the exam to undergo some formatting and content changes.

The PSAT math section is now made up of 2 modules:

  • Module 1: 22 questions, 35 minutes
  • Module 2: 22 questions, 35 minutes

An infographic showing an overview of the PSAT Math portion of the exam.

Most of the questions will be multiple-choice. However, there will be some student produced response questions. These questions will require you to enter in your own answer.

There are 4 main categories tested on the PSAT math section:

  1. Algebra
  2. Advanced Math
  3. Problem-Solving and Data Analysis
  4. Geometry and Trigonometry

PSAT Algebra

The specific topics tested on PSAT algebra include:

  • Linear equations in 1 variable
  • Linear equations in 2 variables
  • Linear functions
  • Systems of 2 linear equations in 2 variables
  • Linear inequalities in 1 or 2 variables

PSAT Advanced Math

The specific topics tested on PSAT advanced math include:

  • Equivalent expressions
  • Nonlinear equations in 1 variable and systems of equations in 2 variables
  • Nonlinear functions

PSAT Problem-Solving and Data Analysis

The specific topics tested on PSAT problem-solving and data analysis include:

  • Ratios, rates, proportional relationships, and units
  • Percentages, 1-variable data
  • Distributions and measures of center and spread
  • 2-variable data: models and scatterplots
  • Probability and conditional probability
  • Inference from sample statistics and margin of error
  • Evaluating statistical claims: observational studies and experiments

PSAT Geometry and Trigonometry

The specific topics tested on PSAT geometry and trigonometry include:

  • Area and volume
  • Lines, angles, and triangles
  • Right triangles and trigonometry
  • Circles

For more information on PSAT math, visit the official CollegeBoard website.

Feeling comfortable with the math section? You can practice for other sections of the exam by visiting our PSAT practice home.

PSAT Math FAQs

Yes, you will be permitted to use a calculator on the PSAT math section.

The majority of the questions will be multiple-choice. However, there will be some questions that are student produced responses. These questions will require you to input your own answers.

There are 2 modules within the PSAT math section of the exam:

  • Module 1 = 22 questions and 35 minutes
  • Module 2 = 22 questions and 35 minutes

There are a total of 44 questions with a time limit of 70 minutes.

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