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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

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