PSAT Score Resources Leander ISD Information Night January 17, 2017
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
The SAT Suite of Assessments Readiness Baseline Check-in and Focus Connect to College
PSAT 8/9??? WHO WHERE WHEN 8 th and 9 th Graders in schools October 2016
PSAT/NMSQT??? WHO WHERE WHEN 10 th and 11 th Graders in schools October 2016
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
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
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
Understanding Scores
Score Reports and Online Scores for Students
Paper Score Reports
Paper Score Reports Total Score Section Scores Test Scores Subscores Cross-Test Scores
Paper Score Reports Total Score Section Scores Test Scores Subscores Cross-Test Scores
Paper Score Reports Total Score Section Scores Test Scores Subscores Cross-Test Scores
Paper Score Reports Total Score Section Scores Test Scores Subscores Cross-Test Scores
Paper Score Reports Total Score Section Scores Test Scores Subscores Cross-Test Scores
Paper Score Reports Total Score Section Scores Test Scores Subscores Cross-Test Scores
Next Steps for Students
Online Scores for Students Student Demo Site https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/educators/k-12/score-resources
Official SAT Practice on Khan Academy
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
Personalized SAT Practice Through Khan Academy
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
Daily Practice for the SAT Daily SAT practice questions Instant practice test scoring
Visit: collegeboard.roadtripnation.com
Goals for Roadmap to Careers Motivate Prepare Expose Inspire college readiness for students Ensure prerequisite courses are completed Open students eyes to new opportunities
Students Choose Their Core Interests Question 1
Students Choose Their Core Interests Question 2
Students Choose Their Core Interests Question 3
And Receive a Personalized Journey The student roadmap
A Look at Careers That May be of Interest
A Look at Leaders with Similar Interests
A Look at College Majors That Align with Students Career Interests
Actionable Feedback Based on Results
Actions Related to Students Career Interests
High School Course and College Majors Suggestions Students can connect to Big Future
Connect To Big Future to See Which Colleges Offer Certain Majors
Next Steps for Students and Families
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)
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
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
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.
Next Steps Support the importance of education at home. Encourage, model and celebrate reading.
Thank You! Lana M. Sveda Director State and District Partnerships The College Board