TDA Flashcards
124 study cards across 21 topic decks — every card built from a real TDA practice question. No account or sign-up needed. Flip to reveal the answer and explanation, mark what you know, and drill what you don't.
TDA exam key facts
- The PSSA TDA prompt is an analytical essay of up to 5,000 characters in the online format (three response pages on paper). Source
- The PSSA TDA prompt has an estimated response time of 45 minutes, but students get as much additional time as they need. Source
- The PSSA TDA response is scored with a holistic guideline on a 1–4 point scale. Source
🎲 Mixed Deck — All TDA Topics
100 cards sampled from every topic · the fastest way to find your weak spots
Decks by Topic
Inference and Implied Meaning
7 cards
Inference and Implied Meaning
7 cards
Author's Craft and Style
6 cards
Author's Craft and Style
6 cards
Author's Craft and Style
6 cards
Claim and Argument Development
6 cards
Claim and Argument Development
6 cards
Claim and Argument Development
6 cards
Comparing Multiple Texts
6 cards
Comparing Multiple Texts
6 cards
Comparing Multiple Texts
6 cards
Text Structure and Organization
6 cards
Text Structure and Organization
6 cards
Text Structure and Organization
6 cards
Vocabulary in Context
6 cards
Vocabulary in Context
6 cards
Vocabulary in Context
6 cards
Coherent Structure
5 cards
Depth of Analysis
5 cards
Original Interpretation
5 cards
Textual Evidence
5 cards
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Sources & references
Exam facts on this page (fees, format, dates, passing scores) are checked against these official sources; the date is our last check. Editorial policy
- pa.gov — Eligibility, late registration, score release, test dates, test delivery, exam format, passing score, time limit, exam information · verified Oct 2026