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The SAT Suite ofAssessments

Format of the SAT Suite of AssessmentsSAT PSAT -Related AssessmentsEvidence-Based Reading andWriting SectionReading TestWriting andLanguage TestMath SectionMath TestNo CalculatorPortionCalculatorPortionEssay – SAT ONLY3

Key Features of the SAT and PSAT -Related AssessmentsWords in ContextAnalysis in Science and inHistory/Social StudiesCommand of EvidenceU.S. Founding Documents and theGreat Global ConversationMath That Matters MostNo Penalty for GuessingProblems Grounded in Real-WorldContextsEssay Analyzing a Source4

Words in ContextStudents are asked to Interpret meaning based on context Master relevant vocabulary Engage in close reading5

Command of EvidenceStudents are asked to Interpret, synthesize, and use evidence found in a wide rangeof sources Support the answers they choose Integrate information conveyed through both readingpassages and informational graphics6

Math That Matters MostStudents will engage in three key areas that contribute mostto college readiness: Problem Solving and Data Analysis (quantitative literacy) Heart of Algebra (mastery of linear equations) Passport to Advanced Math (familiarity with more complexequations)7

Problems Grounded in Real-World ContextsStudents are asked to engage with questions that Directly relate to the work performed in college and careers Include charts, graphs, and passages likely to be encountered inscience, social science, and other majors and careers Feature multistep applications to solve problems in science,social science, career scenarios, and other real-life contexts8

Analysis in Science and in History/Social StudiesStudents apply their reading, writing, language, and mathskills to answer questions in the following contexts: Science History Social Studies9

U.S. Founding Documents and the Great Global ConversationEach assessment in the SAT Suite includes one of thefollowing: An excerpt from one of the Founding Documents A text from the ongoing Great Global Conversation aboutfreedom, justice, and human dignity10

No Penalty for GuessingStudents receive the following: One point for each correct answer Zero points for unanswered items Zero points for wrong answers11

Essay Analyzing aSource The SAT Essay: Mirrors college writing assignments Cultivates close reading, careful analysis, andclear writing Promotes the practice of reading a wide varietyof arguments and analyzing an author’s work12

SAT Suite of Assessments: Reading Test FeaturesSingle and paired passagesCross-disciplinary contextsInformational graphicsFocus on the following subscores: Words in context Command of evidence13

SAT Suite of Assessments: Writing and Language TestFeaturesPassage basedMultiple text types: argumentative, informative, nonfictionnarrativeInformational graphicsFocus on the following subscores: Expression of ideasStandard English conventionsWords in contextCommand of evidence14

SAT Suite of Assessments: Math Test FeaturesCalculator/No calculator sectionsFocus on application, conceptual understanding, andprocedural skill and fluencyMultiple question typesMultistep problemsQuestion sets15

Math SectionStudent-Produced /sat/inside-thetest/math16

Benefits of the SAT Suite01Establishes a baseline and check inon college readiness05Offers free personalized practice02Reflects the work students do inschool06Connects to Advanced Placement through the AP Potential tool03Demonstrates clear alignment amongall assessments in the SAT Suite07Supports college and career planning04Links to college and scholarships08Provides online scores and reportsfor students and educators17

The SAT

What to Know About the SAT Test Length3 hours, 50 minutesReading and Writingand Language Tests All questions aremultiple choice andbased on passages.Some passages arepaired withinformationalgraphics, such ascharts, graphs, andtables.Prior topic-specificknowledge is nevertested. Math TestMost math questionswill be multiplechoice, but some willbe student-producedresponses (grid-ins).Some parts of thetest will presentstudents with ascenario and then askseveral questionsabout it.Essay The Essay asks howthe author of thepassage builds anargument to persuadean audience.There is one commonprompt for alladministrations.Source passages arearguments written fora broad audience.19

SAT Scores20

Students can use the information in the onlinescore reports to do the following:SAT Student Score Report Pinpoint areas of academic strengths andweaknesses Review Skills Insight to get targetedsuggestions for improving performance Identify test questions and answerexplanations in areas of difficulty to clarifyerrors in understanding and answer selectionfrom the April 13, 2021, administration Link their College Board account with OfficialSAT Practice on Khan Academy21

K-12 Assessment Reporting Portal In the Reports section, educators cando the following: View scoresPrint individual student reportsInteract with a range of reportsSort and export dataTo view scores for individual studentsas well as aggregate data, educatorsneed the ‘Detailed Reports’ role.22

Using the K-12 Assessment Reporting Portal Reports23

Benchmarks

Use Benchmarks to EnhanceCollege ReadinessStudents andeducators can trackprogress towardcollege readinessfrom year to year.25

SAT College and Career Readiness Benchmarks 75% likelihood of earning at least a C in a first-semester, credit-bearing college course in arelated subject Set at section level Grade-level benchmarks are based on expected student growth toward the SAT benchmarks:26

Benchmark Rationale Simple definition of success: Achieve credit in select first-semester,credit-bearing courses and/or majorcourses Is consistent with consortia and otherdefinitions of college readiness Helps students understandwhere to take action Helps educators identifystudents who need additionalsupport to get on track forcollege readiness27

Reporting: Color-CodedScore RangesSection Scores A student who meets the benchmark is inthe green range. A student who does not meet thebenchmark is in the red range. A student in between these two ranges isin the yellow range.28

The PSAT 10

What to Know About the PSAT 10 Test length:2 hours, 45 minutesNo points deducted forincorrect answers orunanswered questionsFree, personalizedSAT practice throughKhan Academy withstudents’ ownPSAT 10 scoresScale range is320–1520 for thetotal score30

Benefits of the PSAT 10 Provides free, personalized SATpractice on Khan Academy basedon students’ PSAT 10 answers.Aligns with the SAT. Recommends Advanced Placement courses that may be good matches onstudent score reportsProvides information on majors andcareer exploration with College Boardand Roadtrip Nation 31

PSAT 10 Scores32

How Does the PSAT 10 Compare to the SAT ?Content and Domain AlignmentAll tests in the SAT Suite are aligned to the same research backbone and focus on the same domain of knowledgeand skills.TimeSection ScoreRangePSAT 102 hours, 45 minutes160–760SAT3 hours, 50 minutes200–80033

The PSAT 8/9

Benefits of the PSAT 8/9 Establishes a baselinemeasurement of college and careerreadiness.Tests the same skills and knowledgeas the SAT and PSAT 10 in a waythat makes sense for each grade level.Gives students comprehensivefeedback on test performance andwhich academic skills they shouldwork on to improve.Provides information on majors andcareer exploration with College Boardand Roadtrip Nation 35

PSAT 8/9 Scores36

SATSuite: Skill Dimensions

Using the Skills Insight Document Skills Insight DocumentQuestion Analysis Report: April 13, 2021, AdministrationSAT Suite Question BankSkills InsightSAT Suite Question Bank38

Grade-Appropriate Reading and Writing and LanguagePSAT 8/9PSAT 10SAT Draw simple, one-stepconclusions spelled out clearlyin the text.Draw a more subtle inference toreach the right conclusion froma text.Perform several steps to draw theright conclusion from a text.Identify relationships based onmultiple, straightforwardpieces of information stated inthe text.Infer somewhat moreInfer more complex relationshipscomplicated relationships based from the text by piecing facts oron more subtle pieces ofincidents together.information stated in the text.Determine explicit meaningfrom the graphic or text.Recognize trends in graphicaldata.Synthesize information from agraphic and passage.39

Grade-Appropriate MathPSAT 8/9PSAT 10SAT Many items requiring one ortwo steps to solve.Many items requiring two ormore steps to solve.Emphasis on multistep problems.May require the use ofcommon geometric equations.May require the use of commongeometric equations and spatialreasoning.Requires the use of geometryconcepts and reasoning.Includes ratios, proportions,percentages, introductoryprobability and statistics.Requires comparing linear andexponential growth.Includes statistics topics, such assampling and inferring correlationand causation from a researchmethod.40

Question Analysis Report41

Question Analysis Report – Filter through test items42

Question Analysis Report – Review test items43

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SATSuite Question BankCreate custom, targeted question sets and improveinstruction.

What Is the SAT Suite Question Bank? Enables Access The SAT Suite Question Bank provides educatorswith access to over 3,500 questions from the SAT ,PSAT/NMSQT , PSAT 10, and PSAT 8/9assessments. Informs Instruction Educators can view the skills and knowledge thatstudents need to be successful on any SAT SuiteAssessment. Is Easy to Use Questions can be sorted by correct response %,difficulty, subscores, cross-test scores, and contentdomains.50

SAT Suite QuestionBankEducators can search for questions by assessment,test, subscore, and cross-test score.Each question provides the following: Level of Difficulty Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary Dimensions Passage Text Complexity Level Calculator/No Calculator for Math Questions Answer Choices Answer Explanations51

How Can SAT Suite Question Bank Be Used?1In InstructionTeachers can find questions that align with skills taughtin class and use them in multiple ways.With Official SAT PracticeCoaches in Official SAT Practice canuse information from student and coachdashboards to select practice questionsto use with students.52

SAT Suite Question Bank and InstructionUse questions as bell ringers.Engage in guided-level practice ondifficult questions.Develop formative assessments.Analyze data from previousassessments to identify gaps ininstruction.Use questions in group work andin collaborative practice.Use questions to build stamina fortext complexity.Use questions on summativeassessments.Analyze student performance to makerecommendations for further practicethrough Official SAT Practice.53

SAT Suite Question Bank and Official SAT PracticeUse the coach dashboard to determine the skills thatneed more practice in the class.Use individual student practice results to assignquestions for their most-needed practice skills.Group students by most-needed practice skills.Use weekly recommendations from Khan Academy tocreate the content focus of a classroom lesson and usethe SAT Suite Question Bank to develop formativeassessments.54

SATAccessing theQuestion BankSuite

The SAT Suite Question Bank MayBe Accessed pen to the PublicNo College Board Account or Access CodeRequired56

How to Create a Question SetTo create a question set: Use the filters to narrow the list. Select question IDs to view question content. Check boxes to create the set (up to 20 questions). Select the “Export PDF” button. Choose to print questions with or without the correctanswers and explanations.57

Filters: Level ofDifficultyQuestions are classified as easy, medium, orhard and are based on student performance.58