Overview of the SAT And SAT Suite of Assessments The College Board
Overview ISBE Updates Review of SAT and the SAT Suite of Assessments Assessment Scoring, Vertical Growth Scale & Benchmarks Khan Academy and AP Potential Scholarships and Fee Waivers Data Portal Educators and Students Resources
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SAT Suite of Assessments Overview The SAT Suite of Assessments measure a student s college and career readiness from grades eight through 12. Together, these assessments provide a comprehensive solution that systematically and progressively measures the knowledge, skills, and understandings that are essential for success in college and career. The tests reflect the kinds of meaningful, engaging, and challenging work that students find in the best middle and high school courses taught today, creating and sustaining a durable bond between assessment and instruction. Information on all exams as part of the SAT Suite of Assessments can be found at: https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/
8 Key Changes to the SAT Suite of Assessments Detailed information on each of the 8 key changes can be found at https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat
New Section Scoring to the SAT
SAT Suite of Assessment Scores and Subscores Overview * Specific details on scoring for each exam can be found at: https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/ *Not available on PSAT 8/9
PSAT 8/9 The PSAT 8/9 establishes a baseline measurement of your college and career readiness as you enter high school. PSAT 8/9 tests the same skills and knowledge as the SAT, PSAT/NMSQT, and PSAT 10. All 8th- and 9th-graders, beginning with the high school graduating classes of 2020 and 2019.
PSAT 10 and PSAT/NMSQT Same test; different forms Spring Testing Window October Test Dates (2) 10th- Graders 10th- Graders and 11th- Graders No Yes
College and Career Readiness Benchmarks
Vertical Score Scale Information on Vertical Score Scales for the SAT Suite of Assessments can be found at: https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/
Vertical Growth Scale Monitoring Section Scores will be placed on a vertical scale. This same concept will hold true for the Test and Cross-Test Scores as well as Total Score.
Official SAT Practice Through Khan Academy
Khan Academy Overview + The College Board and Khan Academy have partnered to provide online SAT test preparation programs and resources entirely free of charge. + Features include: + Thousands of practice problems + Personalized tutorials on test content + Official SAT practice questions and full-length tests + Comprehensive reporting for students + Access anytime, anywhere for free + We are working with educators, community groups, college access organizations, and parents to provide the necessary resources to propel students to college success.
Personalized SAT Practice through Khan Academy Send Score Data Personalized Learning Roadmap Official SAT Practice Tests
Daily Practice App Download Daily Practice for the New SAT for both iphone or Android devices
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Immediately view your scores and detailed analysis and answer explanations PSAT/NMSQT results: linking with Khan Academy for personalized practice recommendations
Expanded Scholarship Opportunities Building on our longstanding close relationship with the National Merit Organization, we have recently announced additional scholarship partnerships representing $178 million available to students based on their PSAT/NMSQT results.
AP Potential A Potential: AP Potential is a free, Web-based tool that allows schools to generate rosters of students who are likely to score a 3 or higher on a given AP Exam based on their performance on the PSAT/NMSQT, and starting this year the PSAT 8/9, PSAT 10, or SAT Provides personalized recommendations to help students identify the AP courses in which they re most likely to succeed. AP Potential is designed to help districts increase access to AP and to ensure that no student who has the chance of succeeding in AP is overlooked. Additional Information on AP Potential can be found at: https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/
Fee Waivers SAT Fee Waivers for Income Eligible Students Four additional score sends at any time during high school (fee-waiver code required). Four college application fee waivers delivered directly to student s College Board accounts. Question-and-Answer Service (QAS) or Student Answer Service (SAS) ordered by calling customer service (fee-waiver code required) Coverage of the SAT Essay on national administration dates All eligible students participating in the SAT through a state level school day administration of the SAT will continue to receive all the benefits above. Additional Information on the SAT Fee Waiver program can be found at: https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/
Online Reporting Portal Student Online Accounts: Easy accessibility to all score reports for all SAT Suite assessments Link scores to Khan Academy Detailed Question Analysis (available for disclosed exams) Schools and Districts: Counselor Registration and Score Roster access Review data by district and individual school summary reports Reports to Inform Curriculum and Instruction
Student Reports - Dashboard Consolidated view of all assessment scores Brief overview of each assessment including grade and year taken plus top level section scores Includes pre-2015 PSAT/NMSQT scores Report Details less detailed for pre- 2015 PSAT/NMSQT 28
Student Reports Report Detail Projected score ranges on next assessment Percentile rankings Tallies of correct and incorrect answers 29
Student Reports Skills Insight Detailed explanation of current college readiness skills, based on test score band and typical students Actionable steps to improve on skills required to be college ready Each skill linked to applicable subscore categories 30
Educator Reports - Scores by Institution
Educator Online Reports Available Filters
Instructional Planning Report
Test Comparison 2016-17 (Waiting on Spring PSAT and SATSD Dates) PSAT 8/9 PSAT/NMSQT & PSAT 10 SAT School Day Test dates/ windows Fall: September 26, 2016 to January 27, 2017 Spring window: TBD PSAT/NMSQT October 19, 2016 (Wednesday October 22, 2016 (Saturday) November 2, 2016 (Alternate) PSAT 10 Spring Only: TBD TBD Administration Dates: March XX 2017 Second Date: April XX 2017 Testing Time Sections 2 hrs and 25 minutes 2 hrs and 45 minutes Evidence-Based Reading and Writing Math Evidence-Based Reading and Writing Math 3 hours (50 minutes for optional essay) Evidence-Based Reading and Writing Math Total Scores with Scale Ranges (Rights-Only Scoring) 240-1440 320-1520 400-1600 Tests Reading Writing and Language Math Essay N/A N/A Reading Writing and Language Math Reading Writing and Language Math Essay (Optional for national administration) Dates and Deadlines for ordering exams in the SAT Suite of Assessments can be found: https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/
Resources: Administrators Resources for Administrators (Documents and PDFs for download at https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/): Test Specification Document Full specifications for the redesigned SAT. Includes evidentiary foundations for redesign, as well as sample questions. Using Scores and Reporting to Inform Instruction - Guidance for teachers on interpreting student scores, monitoring progress, and making connections to instruction and curriculum. SAT Practice Exams Four full length downloadable SAT exams with answer explanation document. Sample SAT Questions Details on Khan Academy and Student Support
Resources: Teachers Resources for Teachers (Documents and PDFs for download at https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/): Teacher Implementation Guides - These guides were created to help teachers and curriculum specialists to generate ideas about integrating SAT practice and skill development into challenging course work and interpret student scores, monitor progress, and make connections between scores, curriculum, and instruction. Professional Development Modules - Each of these modules about the SAT includes presentation slides and a facilitator s guide with suggested discussion points, pacing, handouts, and activities. Sample PSAT/NMSQT and PSAT 8/9 Score Reports Lesson Plans for PSAT/NMSQT and PSAT 8/9 Results - Use this presentation to show students how to access PSAT/NMSQT scores online, understand score reports, and more.
Resources: Counselors Resources for Counselors (Documents and PDFs for download at https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/): Counselor Resource Guide to the SAT - Detailed overview of the new assessments and their content and features, tips on how to prepare students, and more. SAT and College Admissions - Answers to questions that high school counselors, students, and families are likely to have about the redesigned SAT. Counselors Guide to Fee Waivers - Explains how qualifying low-income 11th- and 12th-graders can take the SAT and apply to four colleges for free. SAT Fee Waiver Guidelines for Families - Explains how qualifying lowincome 11th- and 12th-graders can take the SAT and apply to four colleges for free Getting Ready for the SAT - Information about the redesigned SAT, an official practice test, and test-taking advice and tips.
For More Information Contact Info: Hoor Bhanpuri Executive Director, K-12 IL Partnership hbhanpuri@collegeboard.org SAT Suite of Assessments: https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/