1. SAT Parent Night
February 1, 2017

2. What is the sat?
The SAT-10 is a norm referenced test (NRT) with multiple-choice questions to measure subject area content and process skills in reading and mathematics.
The Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) uses the SAT-10 to measure Kindergarten, first, and second grade student achievement in reading and mathematics.
The test data is used to compare student achievement in reading and mathematics against a nationwide sample of students.

3. The scores are reported as percentiles or as stanines:
The percentile compares the ranking of a student who took the test at that grade level.
For example, a student that scores 84% indicates that the student did better than 83%of the students in the same grade level.
Stanines scores range from a low of 1 to a high of 9.

4. Testing Dates The SAT-10 will be administered on the following dates:
Reading: Monday, March 27, 2017
Mathematics: Tuesday, March 28, 2017
How long is the test?
The test runs for approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes, however the SAT-10 is NOT a timed test.

5. Individual student report
The individual student report (ISR) provides the student’s percentile and stanine scores on the Reading Comprehension and Mathematics: Problem Solving.
If a student receives a score of 1-4 (stanine) it indicates a below average performance.
If a student receives a score of 5 (stanine) it indicates an average performance.
If a student receives a scores of 6-9 (stanine) it indicates an above average performance.

6. What does the sat-10 tell about a student’s achievement?
If the student scored higher or lower that the national average in reading or mathematics.
If the student performed better on the reading or mathematics portions.
The data can be used by teachers to identify areas of weaknesses and work to improve them.

8. Sat classroom resources
SAT Dailies- Math
I-Ready- 45min Reading & 45min Math Weekly
Reading Comprehension Practice
Teacher Generated Resources
Interventionists & Teacher Assistants – RM 242

9. How can parents help?
Take your child to the library and read with your child daily.
Help them improve their oral reading fluency.
Ask comprehension questions during and after readings.
After reading, have your child summarize what he/she read.
Ensure that your child is completing his/her homework daily to review concepts and topics taught in the classroom.
Have your child work on I-Ready at home every day.

10. How can parents help?
Encourage your child, especially when he/she does well.
Provide a quiet and comfortable study place at home to complete homework.
Make sure your child is well rested for test days.
Give your child a nutritious breakfast the morning of testing days.
Don’t be too anxious about your child’s test scores.
Ensure your child that he/she will do great and to relax.

11. Breakfast is best before the test!
PGA will provide FREE breakfast for ALL students on their designated testing day.