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The SAT Suiteof Assessments
SAT Suite of Assessments:Sets BenchmarksOpens AP OpportunitiesDelivers Actionable DataAccess to Free Resources
Overview of TestsPSAT 8/9: Given to all 9th graders in October.Scores available December.PSAT/NMSQT: Given to all 10th and 11th gradersin October. Scores available December.SAT: Given to all 11th graders in March
What to knowabout thePSAT 8/9Students over 13 can sharetheir scores with KhanAcademy to create apersonalized practiceexperience. It’s the bestway to prepare for othertests in the SAT Suite ofAssessments, and it’s free. The PSAT 8/9 tests the same skills andknowledge as the SAT, PSAT/NMSQT,and PSAT 10—in a way that makes sensefor eighth and ninth graders. It measures what they’re already learning,shows them whether they’re on track forcollege, and lets them know where theyneed the most improvement. That meansstudents have time to tackle these areaslong before they take the SAT.4
What to knowabout thePSAT 8/9Scores from the PSAT 8/9are used to identify ninthgraders with potential tosucceed in AP WorldHistory and AP EuropeanHistory, the two AP coursesmost often offered to 10thgraders.Test length: 2 hours 25 minutesNo penalty for guessing or blank responses,also known as “rights-only scoring”Personalized SAT practice throughKhan Academy with students' ownPSAT 8/9 scoresScale ranges for the scores are240 to 1440 for the total score5
What to knowabout thePSAT/NMSQTTest length: 2 hours 45 minutesNo penalty for guessing or blank responses,also known as “rights-only scoring”Personalized SAT practice throughKhan Academy with students' ownPSAT/NMSQT scoresScale ranges for the scores are320 – 1520 for the total score6
Benefits of thePSAT/NMSQTPersonalized SAT practice on Khan Academybased on students' PSAT/NMSQT answersAligned to the SATScores from thePSAT/NMSQT areused to identifystudents with potentialto succeed in 23different AP courses.Increased access to additionalscholarship providersOnline college and career planning toolsAdmission and financial aid informationfrom collegesMajors and career exploration withCollege Board and Roadtrip Nation7
Skills Tested onPSAT 8/9 andPSAT/NMSQTReading TestWriting and Language TestMath Test Each test assesses the academic skills thatstudents have developed over the years,primarily through their coursework. These skills are considered essential forsuccess in high school, college, and career.8
Student Benefits & FREE Resources
SomeKey Facts3.8 millionstudents take thePSAT/NMSQT eachyear to getfeedback on theirskills and practicefor the SAT.Scores for the SAT Suite of Assessments(SAT, PSAT/NMSQT , PSAT 10, and PSAT 8/9)are reported on a common vertical scale, allowingeducators to measure student progress Propels students toward college and careerreadiness Is cosponsored by the College Board andNational Merit Scholarship Corporation Serves as an entry point to over 240 million inscholarship dollars10
SIX MonthsJuniors:PSAT/NMSQT was administered inOctober.SAT administration happens again inMarch (optional).Time is of the essence here. Use theKhan Academy resources to get theSAT practice time in NOW.11
The Results Are In:Official SATPractice Pays Off12
Official SATPractice withKhan Academy —It’s FREE! Go to satpractice.org and create afree account. Get personalized recommendations.Link your Khan Academy account toyour College Board account toimport past SAT Suite results, ortake diagnostic quizzes to getpersonalized recommendations. Create a study plan. Select a testdate and set up a practice schedule.
What Steps Will IFollow to Link MyCollege BoardAccount to KhanAcademy ? Step 1Log in or create a Khan Academy account.Step 2When prompted, agree to link your Khan Academyand College Board accounts. You will then be directed tocollegeboard.org.Step 3Sign in or create a College Board account.Step 4When prompted, hit “Send” to authorize the account linking.Step 5Start practicing on Official SAT Practice on Khan Academy!
How Can I Link MyCollege Board andKhan AcademyAccounts? After successfully logging in to yourCollege Board account, you will beasked to authorize the accountlinking. After clicking “Send,” you will beredirected to SAT Practice on theKhan Academy site. You can remove the link at any timeby clicking on “Revoke,” which isfound in your College Board accountsettings.
How Do IAccess My OnlineScores andReports?Log in to an existing College Boardaccount or create a new one atstudentscores.collegeboard.org.16
How Do IAccess My OnlinePSAT/NMSQTScores andReports? (cont.) 1. Log in to your account.2. Select PSAT/NMSQT Scores.*OR*3. Use “Missing Scores” to locate scores.17
What Will I LearnAbout My Scores?18
How Will I Doon the SAT ? The predictedSAT score isan initialprojectionbased oncurrent SATdata andconcordance.19
How Does thePSAT/NMSQTCompare to theSAT?PSAT/NMSQTSAT2 hours45 minutes3 hours50 minutesTimeXOptionalEssay160—760200—800Section ScoreRange20
PersonalizedSkills InformationThe PSAT/NMSQT Score Report Contains information to help students improveacademic skills. Lists skills that students have the best chanceof improving with additional work. Connects to personalized practicerecommendations on Khan Academy.21
What Is MyAP Potential ? AP Potential uses scores from thePSAT/NMSQT to provide predictionsfor 21 AP Exams. College Board research shows thatstudents who score a 3 or higher onan AP Exam typically experiencegreater academic success in collegeand are more likely to earn a collegedegree on time than non-AP students.22
Preparation StartsinSchoolReadContinuous reading improvesvocabulary and developsessential skills.Take Challenging CoursesThis will help students to develop andstrengthen their critical thinking skills.23
Resources
SMCPS OnlineResourcesSMCPS Advanced PlacementOfferingsExamine AP courses that may beoffered in SMCPS high schools.Search AP Credit Policies bySchoolBe an informed consumer. Know whatcolleges and universities accept APcredits.25
ResourcesFor general information about the PSAT 8/9,PSAT/NMSQT, or SAT please visit:collegeboard.org26
ResourcesTo find out more about National MeritScholarship Corporation and itsscholarships, visit:nationalmerit.orgTo find out more about PSAT-relatedscholarships, visit:psat.org/scholarships27
ResourcesFor personalized resources alignedto the SAT Suite of Assessments(including the PSAT/NMSQT),please visit:satpractice.orgTake the practice test in thePSAT/NMSQT Student Guide,available through your counselor or at:collegeboard.org/psatpractice28
Daily Practice for the new SATOne Question a Day, Zero ExcusesDownload the SAT app. Answer daily SATpractice questions, get hints, and readanswer explanations.29
Prepare for the 2017 PSAT/NMSQT SAT Suite of Assessments - The College Board Author: The College Board;PSAT/NMSQT;SAT Suite of Assessments Subject: Educators can use this presentation to help students and families understand what s on the PSAT/NMSQT and the benefits of taking the test. Created Date: 9/19/2019 1:45:51 PM
