2025 PSAT READING_UNDERSTANDING CLAIMS AND CHARTS QUESTIONS

In chart related questions, the question will asses the ability to read and interpret ________ in context. More importantly, use this information to support or challenge the claims/conclusions presented in a text.

• Numerical Data

• Complex charts

• Peer-Reviewed Survey

• data bias

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CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

When authors include numerical data and visual representations, what can it provide to the reader?

Select all that apply

• Concrete evidence to support Claims made

• Illustrate Trends

• Make Complex ideas more accessible and compelling

• Makes their claim true automatically

• To place their evidence in science related magazines

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Which of the following represent an effective strategy for reading chart/claim questions?

• Carefully examine the visual representation of the data, such as a graph or chart, and identify the main features and treads that it illustrates.

• Using quantitative information to on refute specific arguments in the text.

• Only read one variable or axis of the data to understand what it is representing

• Eliminating data that is not relevant in the chart.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

When using quantitative information to support or refute specific arguments and conclusions in the text, this means which of the following_______

• Identifying key numerical evidence that strengthens or weakens the arguement

• Only using data points that justify the author's point of view.

• Use only the x-axis numerical data to support or deny claims

• Remove any notable peaks within the data.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

When looking at axis labels, scales for variables being measured, identifying noticeable peaks, valleys, or outliers, would be considered what strategy?

• Examine the visual representation of the data

• using quantitative information to support or refute specific arguments and conclusions in the text

• analyzing limitations and potential biases of the quantitative information presented

• Drawing charts to enhance answer choice.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

This type of question assess your ability to identify, understand, and evaluate the specific evidence that authors use to support their claims and arguments in a text.

• Main Idea Questions

• Purpose Questions

• Command of Evidence Questions

• Chart Questions

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

Select the types of questions that represent command of evidence questions.

• identification questions

• interpretation questions

• Evaluation Questions

• Main Idea Questions

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

In order to excel at Command of Evidence questions, a reader must_________

• engage with the text on a deep and critical level

• Quick look over and engage with text on shallow level

• Look for claims that always negate the authors argument(s)

• only read the first paragraph at a deep and critical level

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Which of the following would be a way to identify and underline the key claims and arguments in a text?

• Referring to outside sources to support the author's claim

• statistics that support the authors claim

• Peer-Reviewed opinions

• Using other non-factual information to justify the author's perspective.

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Which strategy brings attention to the author's way of introducing ideas, expands upon topics, and makes conclusions to their points.

• Considering the overall structure and organization of a text

• Evaluating the strength and relevance of the evidence presented in a text

• identifying and underlining the key claims and arguments in a text

• Analyzing a wide range of texts from different genres, disciplines and perspectives.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.8.10