what sections are on the psat

The PSAT/NMSQT consists of two sections: the Reading and Writing Section, and the Math Section. The Reading and Writing Section includes passages from literature, history/social studies, the humanities, and science, and includes 47-54 questions that test your ability to understand and process elements of reading and writing. The Math Section includes 31-58 questions that test your ability in four content areas: algebra, advanced math, problem-solving and data analysis, and geometry and trigonometry. The PSAT/NMSQT takes 2 hours and 14 minutes to complete, while the PSAT 10 and PSAT 8/9 have a total testing time of 2 hours and 45 minutes. There are no experimental sections or unscored questions on the PSAT.