1. Maximizing the Benefits of the PSAT/NMSQT Program to Promote College Readiness
Added the word program here, for indeed it is the program that is the focus now, especially with our new tool, MyRoad, which is a tool separate from the PSAT/NMSQT assessment, and this leads into the next slide nicely.
College Board National Forum, November 9-12, 2006

2. Today’s Goals
To review the new My College QuickStart tools available online for students who took the PSAT/NMSQT in high school.
To learn from two district leaders on how they use PSAT/NMSQT data in their schools
To understand how PSAT/NMSQT fits into the overall district plan of action to create a culture of college readiness
Setting up the session. Have them reference the guide, PSAT/NMSQT next steps side first. Stress the importance of # 2 and #3. Might want to ask them to pull the Next Steps piece out as you’ll be referencing it. 2

3. Creating a Culture of College Readiness: My PSAT/NMSQT College QuickStart3

4. My College QuickStartTM
Think College
For PSAT/NMSQT® test-takers only, My College QuickStart uses student test results to power these personalized tools:
An online score report
A customized SAT study plan
College, major, and career matches
Students need the access code printed on their official paper score report. 4

5. My Online Score Report 5 Look Beyond Your Score
With My Online Score Report, students learn from their test results with these features:
Complete answer explanations
State percentiles
Projected SAT® score ranges
Answers you can sort 5

6. My Online Score Report 6 Sort Answers
Students can review the questions answered incorrectly or omitted. Use these options to sort answers:
Difficulty level
Question type
Math content area 6

7. My Online Score Report 7 View Questions
Students can view each question, its answer, and answer explanation. Passage-based reading questions also include the relevant passages. 7

8. My SAT Study Plan™
Prepare for the SAT® Students can make the most of their PSAT/NMSQT results with their own customized SAT study plan. Among My SAT Study Plan's many tools:
Skills to improve, chosen especially for each student
SAT practice questions
An official SAT practice test complete with score report 8

9. My SAT Study Plan™ 9 Review and Practice
On Review and Practice pages, students can review PSAT/NMSQT® questions they missed and answer SAT® practice questions of the same type. 9

10. Express SAT® Sign-Up 10 Sign Up
Students that take the PSAT/NMSQT are pre-registered for the SAT: they approve the pre-filled forms and choose a date. 10

11. My College Matches 11 Jump-Start the College Search
My College Matches lists colleges that match each student’s preferred major and current location. They can also search by size and admission selectivity. 11

12. My Major & Career Matches
Connect to the Possibilities
When students take the PSAT/NMSQT®, they indicate a major they’re interested in on their answer sheet. My Major & Career Matches connects students to profiles of:
The student’s major of interest
Related majors
Related careers 12

13. My Major & Career Matches
Explore Majors on MyRoadTM
By using MyRoad, students:
Get the big picture
Focus on specific topics
Hear from students in the field
Read about high school preparation
Learn about college study
Connect to related careers 13

14. My Major & Career Matches
Research Careers on MyRoadTM
Weigh rewards and responsibilities
Check academic requirements
Learn the economic outlook for the field
Hear from working professionals 14

15. My Major & Career Matches
Discover the Unknown
If a student is uncertain of his/her major of interest, MyRoad includes a personality test to help them discover new majors and careers. 15

16. My College QuickStartTM
Sign In
High school students can use the access code on their official PSAT/NMSQT® paper score report to sign in at collegeboard.com/psatextra. 16

17. My College QuickStart
View guided tour on
Sit down with a student after PSAT/NMSQT Score Reports arrive to view QuickStart features
DVD of Destination College: Planning with the PSAT/NMSQT (included in Score Report shipments)
Review the PSAT/NMSQT Official Educator Guide to Resources and Next Steps 17

18. Official Educator Guide to Resources
and Next Steps
More information on:
My College QuickStart
Free PSAT/NMSQT reports for educators:
AP Potential
Summary of Answers and Skills (SOAS) 18

19. How One District Uses AP Potential: Volusia County, Florida
Presenter: Dr. Nicki Junkins, Director of Curriculum
Volusia County Schools 19

20. District Goals District Goals and Priorities
Close the academic achievement gap
Increase enrollments in advanced placement courses
50% of students will take a minimum of 1 AP course prior to graduation
Increase AP enrollments among minority and low socioeconomic students
AP enrollments will reflect district demographic data 20

21. College Board Partnership to Increase Academic Rigor for All
Comprehensive Three Tier Plan (see attachment 1)
Assessment and Data Analysis Tools
PSAT/NMSQT
SAT AP
College Board Programs
Springboard
Advanced Placement
AVID**
College Ed
Professional Development (see attachment 2)
AP Training
Springboard (initial and follow up)
Pre-AP Strategies
Vertical Teams
AP Student Reviews
Effective use of PSAT/NMSQT, SAT and AP data to improve instruction 21

22. PSAT/NMSQT: The Cornerstone
Uses of the PSAT/NMSQT
Identify students with potential for more rigorous courses
Students in grades 8-11 participate
All testing is scheduled during midweek test date
No cost to the student
Build and expand AP programs
Support instructional planning
Review district/school scope and sequence 22

23. The PSAT/NMSQT Plan Setting Clear Expectations
District meetings with APs for curriculum, test coordinators and guidance directors to discuss expectations
Schools submit a plan (see attachment 3)
Distribution plan and timeline
Content review for students
Parent information night 23

24. The PSAT/NMSQT Plan
Using the AP Potential Report to increase enrollment and expand AP Program Offerings
Review College Board AP Potential Web site
District-developed AP Potential Report
Hard Copy Version by grade and race/ethnicity
District Web-based Data Warehouse by grade and by Teacher (see attachment 4)
Individual Student Report and Parent Letter (see attachment 5)
Course/grade summary data used to expand the AP program (see attachment 6)
Used in academic profile during summer review of student schedules 24

25. NEXT STEPS
Create a Data Warehouse PSAT/NMSQT instructional report for teachers
Classroom level report of student responses
Increase the use of the PSAT/NMSQT as an instructional tool to promote success on the state accountability assessment
Tight alignment with state standards and correlation with state assessment
Provide insight into student/class strengths and weaknesses
Provide examples of quality assessment items that measure higher levels of cognition 25

26. ISSUES Clarity of Purpose Commitment and Sustainability
How does the PSAT/NMSQT support district goals and priorities?
What will the data be used for?
How will the data be shared?
How will success be measured?
Commitment and Sustainability
Is the district committed to long-term district funding and support?
Is there a plan to share the purpose and expectations of the plan with appropriate stakeholders?
Does the district have the human resources need to support and implement the plan? 26

27. How One School District Uses the Summary of Answers and Skills Report (SOAS): Clark County, NV
Presenter: Brian Myli, College Counselor Specialist
Clark County School District (CCSD), Nevada 27

28. CCSD Plan of Action
Systematic, structured mechanism to support CollegeBoard programs in order to increase student achievement.
Three Strands – Teacher, Counselor, Administration
Curriculum and Professional Development Division provide leadership 28

29. Summary of Answers and Skills Report (SOAS)
Includes:
Correct Answer Analysis
Incorrect Answer Analysis
Summary Review of Skills
Includes “comparable group,” which creates an expected performance indicator for each question 29

30. Understanding SOAS
In February, CollegeBoard provides two (2) consultants to assist with understanding SOAS Report
English Department Chairpersons
Mathematics Department Chairpersons
District Deadline Date to Review SOAS Report with English/mathematics Departments established as June 7, 2007 30

31. SOAS Online Resources SOAS Tutorial Powerpoint Test Question Detail
Provides a record of questions for further review
Skills Information
Answer explanations for test questions 31

32. Integration
Enables English and mathematics faculty to focus on students’ performance and skills
Encourages faculty to review test questions identified as problematic with students
Empowers school-based administrators to address areas of concern in curriculum and instructional practice
Provides leaders in the Curriculum and Professional Development Division with the data, tools and resources to support school-based faculty and administration in understanding the SOAS Report 32

33. Questions and Answers Session
If you have questions, please contact:
Nicki Junkins (Volusia County):
Brian Myli (Clark County):
Jessica Tai (PSAT/NMSQT): 33