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The SAT Suiteof AssessmentsThe SAT Suite of Assessments is an integrated system oftests that includes the SAT (for students in grades 11 and 12),the PSAT/NMSQT and the PSAT 10 (for grades 10 and 11),and the PSAT 8/9 (for grades 8 and 9).The tests measure the same skills and knowledge in gradeappropriate ways. They work together to show collegereadiness over time so educators, students, and parents canmonitor student progress. Their content reflects the kinds ofmeaningful, engaging, and challenging work that students findin the best middle school and high school courses taught today.The SAT, the last test in the suite, is a globally recognizedcollege admission test that’s accepted at all U.S. colleges.What the SAT MeasuresThe SAT measures the skills and knowledge that researchshows are the most important for success in college andcareer. It includes the following sections.EVIDENCE-BASED READING AND WRITINGThis section is made up of a Reading Test and a Writing andLanguage Test, each composed of multiparagraph passagesand multiple-choice questions.The Reading Test measures comprehension and reasoningskills and focuses on close reading of passages in a widearray of subject areas. The Writing and Language Testmeasures a range of skills, including command of evidence,expression of ideas, and the use of standard Englishconventions in grammar and punctuation.MATHThis section includes multiple-choice and student-producedresponse questions, and it is divided into two portions: one thatallows calculator use and one that does not. It assesses skillsin algebra, problem solving and data analysis, manipulation ofcomplex equations, geometry, and trigonometry.How the SAT Is ScoredStudents receive a total score that is the sum of their scoreson the two sections (Evidence-Based Reading and Writingand Math). The optional SAT Essay is scored separately.To calculate section scores, we first compute the student’sraw score—the number of questions correctly answered—for each section. Nothing is deducted for incorrect answersor for unanswered questions.Next, we convert each of the raw section scores to a scaledscore of 200 to 800. This conversion process adjusts forslight differences in difficulty among versions of the test andprovides a score that is consistent across different versions.The scaled scores are the scores provided on score reports.How Your School May Use YourScore ReportThe student score report clearly summarizes a student’scurrent achievement levels and encourages next steps toincrease college and career readiness. Your teacher can goover your score report with you to help you understand whatyour score means.For example, the score report includes an indicator showingif you meet the college readiness benchmark. If your scorereport shows you’ve met the benchmark, that means you’reon track to be ready for college when you graduate highschool. If you’re not meeting the benchmark for a sectionof the test, your teacher may make a plan with you tostrengthen your skills in that area.ESSAY (OPTIONAL)The SAT Essay asks students to read a high-quality sourcetext and write an effective analysis of that text usingevidence drawn from the source. It measures a range ofskills in reading, analysis, and writing.1
SAT ScoresTotal ScoresSAT Essay ScoresThe total score is the sum of the two section scores; itsrange is 400–1600.The following three scores for the optional SAT Essayare on a 2–8 scale:Section ScoresStudents receive scores in the range of 200–800 for eachof two sections. The Evidence-Based Reading and Writingsection score combines the scores for the Reading Test andthe Writing and Language Test. The Math section score isderived from the Math Test score, including the calculatorand no-calculator portions.Test ScoresThe range for the following test scores is 10–40:§§ Reading§§ Writing and Language§§ MathCross-Test ScoresThe range for cross-test scores is also 10–40. Thesescores represent performance on select questions acrossthe three tests and show a student’s strengths in thefollowing domains:§§ Analysis in History/Social Studies§§ Analysis in ScienceSubscoresSubscores in the range of 1–15 offer feedback on studentperformance in the following skill areas:§§ Command of Evidence§§ Words in Context§§ Expression of Ideas§§ Standard English Conventions§§ Heart of Algebra§§ Problem Solving and Data Analysis§§ Passport to Advanced Math§§ Reading§§ Analysis§§ WritingThese scores aren’t added together or combined with anyother test scores. The online score report shows the promptthe student responded to and the student’s essay.Score RangesA student’s ability is better represented by score rangesthan points. Score ranges are derived from the standarderror of measurement and show how much your scoreswould likely vary if you took a different administration of thetest under identical conditions.Score ranges:§§ Total: 40 points§§ Section: 30 points§§ Test scores, subscores, and cross-test scores: 2 pointsPercentilesA student’s percentile rank represents the percentage ofstudents whose score is equal to or lower than their score.For example, if a student’s score is in the 75th percentile,75% of a comparison group achieved scores at or below thatstudent’s score. Two types of percentile ranks, comparingstudent scores to two different reference populations, areprovided in this publication for both total and section scores.Nationally Representative Sample Percentiles are derivedfrom a research study of U.S. students in grades 11 and12 and are weighted to represent all U.S. students in thosegrades, regardless of whether they typically take the SAT.SAT User Percentiles are based on the actual scores ofstudents in the past three graduating classes who tookthe current SAT during high school. These user percentilesare reported on tests completed in August 2019 throughJune 2020.2
Sample Score Report (Front)Test Date: December 07, 2019Registration Number: 0123456789Sex: FemaleDate of Birth: Feb. 12, 2003Test Center Number: 12345SAT Score ReportCB Student ID: 12345678High School Code: 123456High School Name: John F. Kennedy High SchoolAm I on Track for College?Imagood Student100 Main StreetApt 2Anytown, MI 00000-0000Look for the green, yellow, or red symbols next to yoursection scores. They let you know if your scores are at orabove the benchmark scores. Benchmarks show collegereadiness. If you see green, you’re on track to be ready forcollege when you graduate.If you score below the benchmark, you can use thefeedback and tips in your online report to get back on track.Benchmark scores:Your Total ScoreEssay Scores1010 400–1600441stNationally RepresentativeSample PercentileSAT User PercentileA percentile shows how you scored, compared to otherstudents. It’s a number between 1 and 99 and representsthe percentage of students whose scores are equal to orbelow yours.4 2–8For example, if your Math percentile is 57, that means 57%of test takers have Math scores equal to or below yours.4 2–8WritingThe Nationally Representative Sample Percentilecompares your score to the scores of typical U.S.students.SAT User Percentile compares your score to the scoresof students who typically take the test.Section Scores490 200–80044thYour Evidence-BasedReading and WritingScore520 35th57th200–800Your Math Score49thHow Can I Improve?Nationally RepresentativeSample PercentileSAT User PercentileNationally RepresentativeSample PercentileSAT User PercentileYou’ve metthe benchmark!To see which skills are your strongest and what you cando to boost your college readiness, go to your full reportonline and look for Skills Insight .What Are Score Ranges?Test scores are single snapshots in time—if you took theSAT once a week for a month, your scores would vary.You’ve scored belowthe benchmark.That’s why score ranges are better representations ofyour true ability. They show how much your score canchange with repeated testing, even if your skill levelremains the same.Colleges know this, and they get score ranges along withscores so they can consider scores in context.Test Scores22 10–4027 10–40ReadingWriting and LanguageCross-Test Scores 10–402423Subscores 1–1569Command ofEvidenceWords in Context8897Analysis in History/Social StudiesHeart of AlgebraMath: 530How Do My Scores Compare? 2–8ReadingAnalysis50 thEvidence-Based Reading and Writing: 480Problem Solvingand Data Analysis26.0 10–40Your online score report shows your score ranges.MathAnalysis in ScienceExpression of Ideas9Standard EnglishConventionsPassport toAdvanced MathGet your full report online at sat.org/scorereport3
Sample Score Report (Back)SAT Summary of ScoresDateGradeDec. 07, 201911EssaySATTotal1010Evidence-Based Reading and Writing490Math520Reading4Analysis4Writing4Old SATCritical ReadingMathematicsWritingSAT Subject Test ScoresDateGradeNov. 02, 201911Subject TestLanguageSubscoresJapanese w/ListeningTest Score620Reading58Listening63Usage66Subject TestChemistryTest Score590Subject TestLiteratureTest Score690*Scores from the SAT Subject Test in Mathematics aren’t comparable to Math section, test, and related subscores on the SAT.*Not all SAT Subject Tests have subscores.How Do I Send My Scores to Colleges?This student score report is for your use only.Most colleges require you to have the College Board send themo cial score reports. They don’t accept copies of student scorereports, online score reports, or score report labels on transcripts.Can I Choose Which Scores to Send?With Score Choice , you decide which scores you send tocolleges. Choose by test date for the SAT and individual test forSAT Subject Tests . Just make sure you follow each college’sstated score-use policy. 2020 The College Board.Khan Academy is a registered trademark in the United States and other jurisdictions.What’s Next?Go to sat.org/scorereport and choose your next steps: Send your scores to colleges.Find out which AP courses you might do well in.Get tips on boosting your skills.Use your scores to personalize your SAT practice.Make a college plan.Follow your interests, and a career road map.Register for SAT Subject Tests, or take the SAT again.Imagood StudentTest Date: December 07, 2019Registration Number: 012345678900576-064b4
Percentiles for Total ScoresTotal ScoreNationallyRepresentativeSampleSAT User160099 99 159099 99 158099 99 157099 99 156099 99 155099 99154099 99153099 99152099 1200817411908073Total ScoreNationallyRepresentativeSampleSAT User11807872Total ScoreNationallyRepresentativeSampleSAT 01612800141179013107801197701084001-1-5
Percentiles for Section ScoresEvidence-BasedReading and WritingTotal edReading and WritingMathSAT UserNationallyRepresentativeSampleSAT User99 99 99 9979099 99 99 9978099 99 999877099 99999776099 28212524430241823224202215201941019131717Total ScoreNationallyRepresentativeSample400MathSAT UserNationallyRepresentativeSampleSAT 1-1-2301-1-1-1-2201-1-1-1-2101-1-1-1-2001-1-1-1-6
Dec 07, 2019 · 2. SAT. Scores. Total Scores. The total score is the sum of the two section scores; its . range is 400–1600. Section Scores. Students receive scores in the range of 200–800 for each
