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How is extended time usually administered for the PSAT 8/9?
Under standard conditions, the PSAT 8/9 is 2 hours and 25 minutes of testing time, plus breaks:
- 55 minutes for the Reading Test
- 30 minutes for the Writing and Language Test
- 40 minutes for the Math Test—Calculator
- 20 minutes for the Math Test—No Calculator
For 50% extended time, the PSAT 8/9 is 3 hours and 38 minutes of testing time, plus breaks:
- 83 minutes for the Reading Test
- 45 minutes for the Writing and Language Test
- 60 minutes for the Math Test—Calculator
- 30 minutes for the Math Test—No Calculator
For 100% extended time, the PSAT 8/9 is 4 hours and 50 minutes of testing time, plus breaks:
- 110 minutes for the Reading Test
- 60 minutes for the Writing and Language Test
- 80 minutes for the Math Test—Calculator
- 40 minutes for the Math Test—No Calculator