PSAT Score Resources. Leander ISD Information Night January 17, 2017

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1 PSAT Score Resources Leander ISD Information Night January 17, 2017

2 Agenda The SAT Suite of Assessments Understanding Score Reports Online Scores for Students Personalized Practice on Khan Academy Roadtrip Nation: Roadmap to Careers Next steps for students and families

3 The SAT Suite of Assessments Readiness Baseline Check-in and Focus Connect to College

4 PSAT 8/9??? WHO WHERE WHEN 8 th and 9 th Graders in schools October 2016

5 PSAT/NMSQT??? WHO WHERE WHEN 10 th and 11 th Graders in schools October 2016

6 Benefits of PSAT 8/9 Establishes a baseline for college readiness Reflects the work students do in school Closely aligned to the entire SAT Suite Opportunity for free, online personalized practice AP Potential connection Supports college and career planning

7 Benefits of PSAT 8/9 Establishes a baseline for college readiness Reflects the work students do in school Closely aligned to the entire SAT Suite Opportunity for free, online personalized practice AP Potential connection Supports college and career planning

8 Benefits of PSAT/NMSQT Supports college readiness Reflects the work students do in school Closely aligned to the entire SAT Suite Opportunity for free, online personalized practice AP Potential connection Supports college and career planning

9 Understanding Scores

10 Score Reports and Online Scores for Students

11 Paper Score Reports

12 Paper Score Reports Total Score Section Scores Test Scores Subscores Cross-Test Scores

13 Paper Score Reports Total Score Section Scores Test Scores Subscores Cross-Test Scores

14 Paper Score Reports Total Score Section Scores Test Scores Subscores Cross-Test Scores

15 Paper Score Reports Total Score Section Scores Test Scores Subscores Cross-Test Scores

16 Paper Score Reports Total Score Section Scores Test Scores Subscores Cross-Test Scores

17 Paper Score Reports Total Score Section Scores Test Scores Subscores Cross-Test Scores

18 Next Steps for Students

19 Online Scores for Students Student Demo Site

20 Official SAT Practice on Khan Academy

Free, Official SAT Practice Through Khan Academy satpractice.

come, plus study and test-taking tips Video Lessons Easy-to-follow videos

hints, explanations and constant progress updates to know where you stand

21 Free, Official SAT Practice Through Khan Academy satpractice.org Full Length Practice Tests Six official practice tests, with more to come, plus study and test-taking tips Video Lessons Easy-to-follow videos explain problems step-bystep Interactive Problems & Instant Feedback Get hints, explanations and constant progress updates to know where you stand Daily Practice App More practice available on your phone featuring questions of the day

22 Personalized SAT Practice Through Khan Academy

23 Why Link Accounts? 1 Create Personalized Practice Through Khan Academy 2 Ensure Future Scores Are Included For Enhanced Personalization 3 Jump Right Into Customized Practice

24 Daily Practice for the SAT Daily SAT practice questions Instant practice test scoring

25 Visit: collegeboard.roadtripnation.com

26 Goals for Roadmap to Careers Motivate Prepare Expose Inspire college readiness for students Ensure prerequisite courses are completed Open students eyes to new opportunities

27 Students Choose Their Core Interests Question 1

28 Students Choose Their Core Interests Question 2

29 Students Choose Their Core Interests Question 3

30 And Receive a Personalized Journey The student roadmap

31 A Look at Careers That May be of Interest

32 A Look at Leaders with Similar Interests

33 A Look at College Majors That Align with Students Career Interests

34 Actionable Feedback Based on Results

35 Actions Related to Students Career Interests

36 High School Course and College Majors Suggestions Students can connect to Big Future

37 Connect To Big Future to See Which Colleges Offer Certain Majors

39 Next Steps for Students and Families

40 Next Steps Review the paper score report. Go online to view scores and additional resources: Review Skills Insight Khan Academy Practice Roadtrip Nation: Roadmap to Careers AP Potential (for 9 th 12 th grade students)

41 Talk to your child about the importance of planning for college and careers Conversation Topics Your child s personal goals and dreams Your child s thoughts about college What you want for your child Careers and occupations your child might be thinking about

42 Know what colleges and universities look for in a student Course Requirements Admissions Requirements SAT and ACT Policies SAT Subject Test Requirements Advanced Placement Policies Dual Credit and IB Policies

43 Next Steps See that your child completes all necessary coursework. Know both high school graduation requirements and college entrance requirements. If your child needs academic help, ask teachers or the school counselor how to get that help.

44 Next Steps Support the importance of education at home. Encourage, model and celebrate reading.

45 Thank You! Lana M. Sveda Director State and District Partnerships The College Board

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