{"id":40127,"date":"2018-04-13T20:44:30","date_gmt":"2018-04-13T20:44:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/?page_id=40127"},"modified":"2026-03-14T14:06:32","modified_gmt":"2026-03-14T19:06:32","slug":"pert-practice-test","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/pert-practice-test\/","title":{"rendered":"PERT Practice Test"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Postsecondary Education Readiness Test (PERT) is administered by the state of Florida to adequately assess your academic skills in mathematics, reading, and writing. How well you score on the exam will determine your placement into appropriate college courses.<\/p>\n<p>Click the \u201cStart Test\u201d button above to begin our free PERT practice test! These practice questions will give you a better idea of what to study for your exam.<\/p>\n<div class=\"buttonlinks\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/university\/pert\/?utm_source=academy&amp;utm_medium=button&amp;utm_campaign=academy-mu-ads&amp;utm_content=pert-test\" class=\"class_names\" style=\"color:black;\" onclick=\"_paq.push(['trackEvent', 'Course Button', 'Course Click', 'PERT Course Click']);\">PERT Online Course<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/studyguides\/pert\/\" class=\"class_names\" style=\"color:black;\" onclick=\"_paq.push(['trackEvent', 'Guide Button', 'Guide Click', 'PERT Guide Click']);\">PERT Study Guide<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashcardsecrets.com\/pert\/\" class=\"class_names\" style=\"color:black;\" onclick=\"_paq.push(['trackEvent', 'Flashcard Button', 'Flashcard Button Click', 'PERT Flashcard Click']);\">PERT Flashcards<\/a><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"PERT_Question_of_the_Day\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>PERT Question of the Day<\/h2>\n<div class=\"klaviyo-form-SjTekz\"><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"PERT_Practice_Tests_by_Subject\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>PERT Practice Tests by Subject<\/h2>\n<p>If you need some extra practice in a specific subject, click one of the subjects below to get started on a subject-specific PERT practice test.<\/p>\n<div class=\"pt-buttons\">\n<p><a class=\"pt-links\" title=\"PERT Math Practice Test\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/pert-math-practice-test\/\"><span class=\"pt-circle pert-math-pt\"> PERT Math Practice Test <\/span><\/a> <a class=\"pt-links\" title=\"PERT Reading Practice Test\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/pert-reading-practice-test\/\"><span class=\"pt-circle pert-reading-pt\">PERT Reading Practice Test<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"pt-links\" title=\"PERT Writing Practice Test\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/pert-writing-practice-test\/\"><span class=\"pt-circle pert-writing-pt\"> PERT Writing Practice Test <\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"PERT_Exam_Outline\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>PERT Exam Outline<\/h2>\n<p>The PERT is split into three sections: Mathematics, Reading, and Writing. Each section contains 30 questions, and you will have about 3 hours to complete the entire exam.<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s a closer look at each PERT section:<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Mathematics\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Mathematics<\/h3>\n<p>The PERT Mathematics test will assess your knowledge of equations, polynomials, coordinate planes, and more.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Equations<\/li>\n<li>Evaluating algebraic expressions<\/li>\n<li>Polynomials<\/li>\n<li>Dividing by monomials and binomials<\/li>\n<li>Applying standard concepts or algorithms<\/li>\n<li>Coordinate planes<\/li>\n<li>Focusing on pairs of simultaneous linear equations in two variables<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span id=\"Reading\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Reading<\/h3>\n<p>The Reading section of the PERT will assess your ability to determine word meanings, recognize relationships between sentences, and distinguish between facts and opinions.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Discerning and summarizing important ideas and information<\/li>\n<li>Supporting or challenging assertions about a text<\/li>\n<li>Determining the meaning of words and phrases<\/li>\n<li>Analyzing the meaning, tone, and organizational structure of a text<\/li>\n<li>Determining an author&#8217;s purpose<\/li>\n<li>Determining the relation of events in a text<\/li>\n<li>Analyzing the traits and thoughts of fictional and nonfictional characters<\/li>\n<li>Analyzing how multiples texts address similar topics<\/li>\n<li>Distinguishing between fact and opinion<\/li>\n<li>Evaluating reasoning and rhetoric of an argument<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span id=\"Writing\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Writing<\/h3>\n<p>The Writing section of the PERT will assess your ability to establish a topic\/thesis, your usage of grammar and spelling, and your skills that pertain to conceptualizing and organizing ideas.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sustaining focus on a specific topic or argument<\/li>\n<li>Establishing a topic or thesis<\/li>\n<li>Demonstrating the uses of standard English writing conventions (grammar, mechanics, etc.)<\/li>\n<li>Developing and maintaining a style\/tone<\/li>\n<li>Synthesizing information from multiple sources<\/li>\n<li>Conveying complex information clearly and coherently<\/li>\n<li>Representing and citing data, conclusions, and opinions<\/li>\n<li>Establishing a claim and acknowledging competing arguments<\/li>\n<li>Conceptual and organizational skills<\/li>\n<li>Word choice skills<\/li>\n<li>Sentence structure skills<\/li>\n<li>Grammar, spelling, capitalization, and punctuation skills<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/PERT-Test-Outline.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-145906\" role=\"img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/PERT-Test-Outline.svg\" alt=\"exam outline for the PERT test, which contains 90 questions and has an overall time limit of about 3 hours\" width=\"415\" height=\"1446\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"sg-box\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sg-box-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"sg-box-title\">Check Out Mometrix's PERT Study Guide<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Get practice questions, video tutorials, and detailed study lessons<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"sg-box-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/pert-study-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get Your Study Guide<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/pert-study-guide\/\">\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"184\" height=\"238\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/pert.jpg\" alt=\" Study Guide\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"Scores\" class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"Scores\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span> Scores<\/h2>\n<h3><span id=\"How_the_Exam_is_Scored\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>How the Exam is Scored<\/h3>\n<p>The PERT is computer-adaptive, so depending on your performance, the difficulty of your test will increase or decrease as you go on.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s a look at how it works:<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-138529\" role=\"img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Computer-Adaptive-Flowchart.svg\" alt=\"A flowchart that shows the adaptive nature of the exam\" width=\"467\" height=\"746\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The first question is judged to be of medium difficulty, and depending on your performance, the next question may be easier or harder. If you do well in the first question, the second question will be harder; conversely, if you do poorly on the first question, the second question will be easy.<\/p>\n<p>The questions on the PERT test are rated on a scale of 50-150. The higher a question is rated, the harder the question is (e.g., a question marked as 63 will be easier than a question marked 112).<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Receiving_Your_Scores\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Receiving Your Scores<\/h3>\n<p>You will receive your PERT scores immediately after you finish the test. Your college will provide you with the final official score results.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"Study_Tips\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Study Tips<\/h2>\n<h3><span id=\"How_to_Study_Effectively\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>How to Study Effectively<\/h3>\n<p>Your success on PERT test day depends not only on how many hours you put into preparing but also on whether you prepared the right way. It\u2019s good to check along the way to see whether your studying is paying off. One of the most effective ways to do this is by taking PERT practice tests to evaluate your progress. Practice tests are useful because they show exactly where you need to improve. Every time you take a free PERT exam practice test, pay special attention to these three groups of questions:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The questions you got wrong<\/li>\n<li>The ones you had to guess on, even if you guessed right<\/li>\n<li>The ones you found difficult or slow to work through<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This will show you exactly what your weak areas are and where you need to devote more study time. Ask yourself why each of these questions gave you trouble. Was it because you didn\u2019t understand the material? Was it because you didn\u2019t remember the vocabulary? Do you need more repetitions on this type of question to build speed and confidence? Dig into those questions and figure out how you can strengthen your weak areas as you go back to review the material.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Answer_Explanations\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Answer Explanations<\/h3>\n<p>Additionally, many PERT practice tests have a section explaining the answer choices. It can be tempting to read the explanation and think that you now have a good understanding of the concept. However, an explanation likely only covers part of the question\u2019s broader context. Even if the explanation makes sense, go back and investigate every concept related to the question until you\u2019re positive you have a thorough understanding.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Comprehend_Each_Topic\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Comprehend Each Topic<\/h3>\n<p>As you go along, keep in mind that the PERT practice test is just that: practice. Memorizing these questions and answers will not be very helpful on the actual test because it is unlikely to have any of the same exact questions. If you only know the right answers to the sample questions, you won\u2019t be prepared for the real thing. Study the concepts until you understand them fully, and then you\u2019ll be able to answer any question that shows up on the test.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Strategy_for_PERT_Practice\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Strategy for PERT Practice<\/h3>\n<p>When you\u2019re ready to start taking practice tests, follow this strategy:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>Remove Limitations.<\/strong> Take the first test with no time constraints and with your notes and PERT study guide handy. Take your time and focus on applying the strategies you\u2019ve learned.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>Time Yourself.<\/strong> Take the second practice test \u201copen book\u201d as well, but set a timer and practice pacing yourself to finish in time.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>Simulate Test Day.<\/strong> Take any other practice tests as if it were test day. Set a timer and put away your study materials. Sit at a table or desk in a quiet room, imagine yourself at the testing center, and answer questions as quickly and accurately as possible.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Keep Practicing.<\/strong> Keep taking practice tests on a regular basis until you run out of practice tests or it\u2019s time for the actual test. Your mind will be ready for the schedule and stress of test day, and you\u2019ll be able to focus on recalling the material you\u2019ve learned.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/university\/pert\/\" class=\"mobile-ad\" style=\"color:black;\" onclick=\"_paq.push(['trackEvent', 'Mobile Ad', 'Mobile Click', 'PERT Mobile Click']);\"><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/PERT-Mobile-Ad.webp\" alt=\"Ad for a Mometrix online course\" width=\"353\" height=\"354\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a>\n<h2 id=\"PERTCourse\" class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"PERT_Online_Prep_Course\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>PERT Online Prep Course<\/h2>\n<p>If you want to be fully prepared, Mometrix offers an <strong>online PERT prep course<\/strong> designed to give you everything you need to succeed!<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s what you&#8217;ll find in the PERT course:<\/p>\n<div class=\"mocblurb\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"moclessons\"><\/li>\n<li class=\"mocpqs\"><\/li>\n<li class=\"mocvideos\"><\/li>\n<li class=\"mocflash\"><\/li>\n<li class=\"mocmoney\"><\/li>\n<li class=\"mocmobile\"><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>Everyone learns differently, so we&#8217;ve tailored the PERT online prep course to ensure every learner has what they need to prepare for the PERT exam.<\/p>\n<p>Click below to check it out!<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/university\/pert\/?utm_source=academy&amp;utm_medium=button&amp;utm_campaign=academy-mu-ads&amp;utm_content=pert\" class=\"class_names\" style=\"color:black;\" onclick=\"_paq.push(['trackEvent', 'Course Button', 'Course Click', 'PERT Course Click']);\"><button class=\"buttontranscript\">Start Your PERT Online Course<\/button><\/a><\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"sg-box\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sg-box-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"sg-box-title\">Check Out Mometrix's PERT Flashcards<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Get complex  subjects broken down into easily understandable concepts<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"sg-box-button blue-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flashcardsecrets.com\/pert\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get Your Flashcards<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashcardsecrets.com\/pert\/\">\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"238\" height=\"184\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/pertflash.jpg\" alt=\" Flashcards\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"FAQs\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>FAQs<\/h2>\n<p><div class=\"faq-list\">\n<div class=\"qa_wrap\">\n<div class=\"q_item text_bold\">\n<h4 class=\"letter\">Q<\/h4>\n<p style=\"line-height: unset;\">How many questions are on the PERT?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>There are 90 questions in total on the PERT test (30 questions per subtest).<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"qa_wrap\">\n<div class=\"q_item text_bold\">\n<h4 class=\"letter\">Q<\/h4>\n<p style=\"line-height: unset;\">How long is the exam?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>The full PERT exam is timed at about 3 hours.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"qa_wrap\">\n<div class=\"q_item text_bold\">\n<h4 class=\"letter\">Q<\/h4>\n<p style=\"line-height: unset;\">What type of questions are on the PERT exam?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>Every question on the PERT exam is multiple-choice.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"qa_wrap\">\n<div class=\"q_item text_bold\">\n<h4 class=\"letter\">Q<\/h4>\n<p style=\"line-height: unset;\">How much does the exam cost?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>The cost to take the PERT exam varies widely depending on where you take it.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"qa_wrap\">\n<div class=\"q_item text_bold\">\n<h4 class=\"letter\">Q<\/h4>\n<p style=\"line-height: unset;\">What is a passing score on the PERT?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>There is no set passing score for the PERT exam. Your final PERT score is simply used to determine which classes are best for you.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<br \/>\n<div itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"author\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Person\" class=\"author-bio\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" itemprop=\"image\" class=\"author-image\" height=\"127\" width=\"127\" alt=\"Headshot of Mometrix associate Eric Richter.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Eric-Richter-scaled.webp\"><div class=\"author-text\"><p class=\"author-name\">By <span itemprop=\"name\">Eric Richter<\/span><\/p><div class=\"author-desc\"><p>Eric is the Product Development Manager responsible for developing and updating the Mometrix Teacher Certification and K-12 products. 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