Master the skills to understand, analyze, and interpret reading passages on the PSAT.
On the PSAT, you’ll see questions asking you to pick the best evidence for a conclusion. This means you need to judge whether the facts really support what the author is saying.
This skill helps you avoid being fooled by weak arguments—not just on tests, but in real life too!
An author claims video games improve learning and cites a scientific study—this is strong evidence.
A passage says, 'Everyone I know loves this book,' as evidence that it's great—this is weak evidence.
Judge whether the evidence in a passage truly backs up the author's claims.