A Parent Tutorial for Understanding 2009 PSAT/NMSQT® Results 1 PSAT/NMSQT Score Report Take a look at your student’s PSAT/NMSQT® Score Report. Notice that each section of the test — critical reading, mathematics and writing skills — has its own color-coded column. Within each color-coded section is a great deal of information that provides a thorough review of performance and ways to improve academic skills. 11.