1. The SAT Suite of Assessments: An informational session Dr
The SAT Suite of Assessments: An informational session Dr. Alex Jaffurs Director of Assessment & Accountability Ms. Denise Mandis Supervisor of Advanced Placement

2. SAT Suite of Assessments: Sets Benchmarks Opens AP Opportunities Delivers Actionable Data Access to Free Resources

3. Tonight’s Objectives Provide Overview of Tests: SAT PSAT/NMSQT PSAT8/9
Discuss Student Benefits
Examine Free Practice Resources
Discuss How SMCPS Uses Data
Provide Time and Assistance with Account Creation
Tonight’s Objectives

4. Overview of Tests PSAT 8/9: Given to all 9th graders in October
Overview of Tests PSAT 8/9: Given to all 9th graders in October. Scores available December 10th. PSAT/NMSQT: Given to all 10th and 11th graders in October. Scores available December 10th. SAT: Given to all 11th graders in March

5. What to know about the PSAT 8/9 Students over 13 can share their scores with Khan Academy® to create a personalized practice experience. It’s the best way to prepare for other tests in the SAT Suite of Assessments, and it’s free.
The PSAT 8/9 tests the same skills and knowledge as the SAT, PSAT/NMSQT, and PSAT 10—in a way that makes sense for eighth and ninth graders.
It measures what they’re already learning, shows them whether they’re on track for college, and lets them know where they need the most improvement. That means students have time to tackle these areas long before they take the SAT.

6. What to know about the PSAT 8/9 Scores from the PSAT 8/9 are used to identify ninth-graders with potential to succeed in AP World History and AP European History, the two AP courses most often offered to 10th-graders.
Test length: 2 hours 25 minutes No penalty for guessing or blank responses, also known as “rights-only scoring” Personalized SAT practice through Khan Academy® with students' own PSAT 8/9 scores Scale ranges for the scores are 240 to 1440 for the total score

7. What to know about the PSAT/NMSQT
Test length: 2 hours 45 minutes No penalty for guessing or blank responses, also known as “rights-only scoring” Personalized SAT practice through Khan Academy® with students' own PSAT/NMSQT scores Scale ranges for the scores are 320 – 1520 for the total score

8. Benefits of the PSAT/NMSQT Scores from the PSAT/NMSQT are used to identify students with potential to succeed in 23 different AP courses.
Personalized SAT practice on Khan Academy based on students' PSAT/NMSQT answers Aligned to the SAT Increased access to additional scholarship providers Online college and career planning tools Admission and financial aid information from colleges Majors and career exploration with College Board and Roadtrip Nation

9. Skills Tested on PSAT 8/9 and PSAT/NMSQT
Reading Test Writing and Language Test Math Test
Skills Tested on PSAT 8/9 and PSAT/NMSQT
Each test assesses the academic skills that students have developed over the years, primarily through their coursework.
These skills are considered essential for success in high school, college, and career.

10. Student Benefits & FREE Resources

11. Some Key Facts
Scores for the SAT® Suite of Assessments (SAT, PSAT/NMSQT®, PSAT™ 10, and PSAT™ 8/9) are reported on a common vertical scale, allowing educators to measure student progress
Propels students toward college and career readiness
Is cosponsored by the College Board and National Merit Scholarship Corporation
Serves as an entry point to over $240 million in scholarship dollars
3.8+ million students take the PSAT/NMSQT each year to get feedback on their skills and practice for the SAT.

12. SIX Months Juniors: PSAT/NMSQT was administered in October.
SAT administration happens again in March (optional).
Time is of the essence here. Use the Khan Academy resources to get the SAT practice time in NOW.

13. The Results Are In: Official SAT Practice Pays Off

14. Official SAT® Practice with Khan Academy®— It’s FREE!
Go to satpractice.org and create a free account.
Get personalized recommendations. Link your Khan Academy account to your College Board account to import past SAT Suite results, or take diagnostic quizzes to get personalized recommendations.
Create a study plan. Select a test date and set up a practice schedule.

15. What Steps Will I Follow to Link My College Board Account to Khan Academy®?
Step 1 Log in or create a Khan Academy account. Step 2 When prompted, agree to link your Khan Academy and College Board accounts. You will then be directed to collegeboard.org. Step 3 Sign in or create a College Board account. Step 4 When prompted, hit “Send” to authorize the account linking. Step 5 Start practicing on Official SAT® Practice on Khan Academy!

16. How Can I Link My College Board and Khan Academy® Accounts?
After successfully logging in to your College Board account, you will be asked to authorize the account linking.
After clicking “Send,” you will be redirected to SAT® Practice on the Khan Academy site.
You can remove the link at any time by clicking on “Revoke,” which is found in your College Board account settings.

17. How Do I Access My Online Scores and Reports?
Log in to an existing College Board account or create a new one at studentscores.collegeboard.org.

18. How Do I Access My Online PSAT/NMSQT® Scores and Reports? (cont.)
Log in to your account.
Select PSAT/NMSQT Scores.
*OR*
Use “Missing Scores” to locate scores.

19. What Will I Learn About My Scores?

20. How Will I Do on the SAT®?
The predicted SAT score is an initial projection based on current SAT data and concordance.

21. How Does the PSAT/NMSQT Compare to the SAT?
2 hours 45 minutes X
160—760
SAT
3 hours 50 minutes
Optional
200—800
Time
Essay
Section Score Range

22. Personalized Skills Information
The PSAT/NMSQT Score Report
Contains information to help students improve academic skills.
Lists skills that students have the best chance of improving with additional work.
Connects to personalized practice recommendations on Khan Academy.

23. What Is My AP Potential™?
AP Potential uses scores from the PSAT/NMSQT® to provide predictions for 21 AP® Exams.
College Board research shows that students who score a 3 or higher on an AP Exam typically experience greater academic success in college and are more likely to earn a college degree on time than non-AP students.

24. Preparation Starts in School
Read Continuous reading improves vocabulary and develops essential skills. Take Challenging Courses This will help students to develop and strengthen their critical thinking skills.

25. Resources

26. SMCPS Online Resources
SMCPS Advanced Placement Offerings Examine AP courses that may be offered in SMCPS high schools. Search AP Credit Policies by School Be an informed consumer. Know what colleges and universities accept AP credits.

27. Resources collegeboard.org
For general information about the PSAT 8/9, PSAT/NMSQT, or SAT please visit:
collegeboard.org

28. Resources nationalmerit.org psat.org/scholarships
To find out more about National Merit Scholarship Corporation and its scholarships, visit:
nationalmerit.org
To find out more about PSAT-related scholarships, visit:
psat.org/scholarships

29. Resources satpractice.org collegeboard.org/psatpracti ce
For personalized resources aligned to the SAT Suite of Assessments (including the PSAT/NMSQT), please visit:
satpractice.org
Take the practice test in the PSAT/NMSQT Student Guide, available through your counselor or at:
collegeboard.org/psatpracti ce

30. Daily Practice for the new SAT
One Question a Day, Zero Excuses
Download the SAT app. Answer daily SAT practice questions, get hints, and read answer explanations.

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