1. Understanding your PSAT Score Report

2. HOW DID YOU DO? Look at your own score report
You will see 3 scores at the top:
Evidence-based Reading and Writing
Math
(120 – 720 possible points for 9th grade and 160 – 760 possible points for Grades 10-11)
Total score (Combination of R/W and Math scores)
(240 – th and 320 – 1520 for grades 10-11)
The percentile means you scored greater than or equal to the scores of X% of the same-grade-level students who took the PSAT
The black tick mark in the colored line under the scores shows where you are at regarding meeting the benchmark in that section

3. What is the National Merit Scholarship Section?
The PSAT is a qualifying test for the National Merit Scholarship. 9th grade students will not see this section on their score report.
Only Juniors who take the PSAT can qualify for this scholarship based on the selection index
If you see an * next to the selection index number, then you do not qualify for the National Merit Scholarship program
The qualifying cutoff scores are released in September and they vary by state.
It is likely that the cutoff scores will be greater than 195 for most states, and many states will be over 200

4. Your Question Level Feedback
The last page of the score report provides you with exactly which questions you answered correctly and incorrectly
To view the actual questions, you must have your test booklet or log on to the College Board’s website
It is smart to at least look at the questions that you answered incorrectly so that you can see if you made a simple mistake or if you need to improve your knowledge in that area
There is also a key that shows the question type by sub-score and cross-test score
Utilize the Access Code at the bottom of this page to see your questions and answer explanations online

5. How does my score translate to the SAT score?
The full SAT Suite of Assessments uses a common score scale for the total (240 – 1600), section (120 – 800) and test and cross-test (6-40) scores.
A student who received a Math section score of 500 would be expected to also get a 500 on the SAT Math section
Focus should be on increasing your section scores
Your growth from one year to the next will be shaped by the courses you take and the practice you undertake between assessments.

6. How can I improve my score?
Connect your PSAT results with Khan Academy to get a personalized study plan for the SAT based on your PSAT results
View this video
to learn how

7. Don’t forget! All juniors will take the SAT Wednesday, March 7, 2018 @8am.

8. Student Led Conferences
SLC will be February 13-16

9. Why do I need to attend an SLC?
A student led conference creates a partnership between the home and school that is unparalleled in any other way.
Benefits include:
Finalize course registration
Development of student leadership skills
Greater parental participation in students’ academic success
Why do I need to attend an SLC?

10. What am I going to talk about?
All students will discuss:
The SLC handouts: Steps #1, #2 & #3 and any other forms from past seminar activities
Graduation requirements & your 4 year Plan
PSAT Results
2018/2019 School year course request printout
Current grades (students may need to log in to PowerSchool but this is optional)
What am I going to talk about?

11. Who should attend the SLC with me?
Your parent or guardian should attend the meeting with you. Your parent/guardian will sign off on any changes to your course requests and finalize registration.

12. How do I sign-up for an SLC appointment?
You will sign-up for your appointment today.
Last seminar you received a parent/guardian letter. Thank you for bringing it back.
Please pair with your teacher to determine which preferred time slot works best.
Verify the agreed upon appointment date and time with your parent/guardian now, via text or call.
How do I sign-up for an SLC appointment?

13. Appointment postcard
If your pre-printed label is incorrect, please add your updated mailing address here.

14. How do I finalize my registration?
After your SLC, you and your parent will sign off on your course request form.
This will help solidify your top elective choices and/or make any changes.
Your T-2-4 Seminar teacher will collect the signed form at the end of your SLC meeting.

15. Teachers, at this time please allow student to:
Gather and organize all the material within their T-2-4 folder.
If you are missing any student registration forms, please allow them time to complete a registration form.
Schedule and verify all student appointments.

16. Finally… Teacher to-do list:
By the end of this seminar, all students should have the following:
Please return your folder to the staff workroom ASAP.
Include the following:
All apt postcards.
Any make-up registration packets.
Please make a copy of the SLC sign-up sheet for LaRee and keep her updated with any changes throughout the week.
An organized T-2-4 seminar folders with all documents, ready for their SLC.
A scheduled and confirmed SLC appointment.
A completed and submitted registration packet.
A completed SLC apt post card.
~Thank you

17. Thank you !
Have a great day