1. The Redesigned SAT Supporting Our Students’ Problem- solving Skills

2. Updates  The SAT Reading, English, Math and Essay Tests will count toward our MME scores this Spring.  Students will continue to take the Work Keys Reading and Math assessments.  Students will take an additional MME in Science and Social Studies only.  The SAT Reading, English, Math and Essay Tests will count toward our MME scores this Spring.  Students will continue to take the Work Keys Reading and Math assessments.  Students will take an additional MME in Science and Social Studies only.

4. SAT Reading Suite of Assessments Overview PSAT 8/9 Redesigned PSAT/NMSQT Redesigned SAT When Administered? Spring 8th & 9th Spring 10th & Fall 11th Spring 11th Total Time55 min60 min65 min Total Questions 424752 Analysis in Science 171921 Analysis in Social Studies 171921

5. SAT Reading Test Specifications 500-750 words per passage 4 single passages and 1 pair – U.S. Founding Documents – Global Conversations pertaining to economics, sociology and political science – Earth Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics Related – Opposing Viewpoints on global issues – 1-2 tables, graphs or charts – U.S. or world literature Text complexity ranging from grade 9-10 to postsecondary 500-750 words per passage 4 single passages and 1 pair – U.S. Founding Documents – Global Conversations pertaining to economics, sociology and political science – Earth Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics Related – Opposing Viewpoints on global issues – 1-2 tables, graphs or charts – U.S. or world literature Text complexity ranging from grade 9-10 to postsecondary

6. PSAT 8/9 Redesigned PSAT/NMSQT Redesigned SAT When Administered? Spring 8th & 9th Spring 10th & Fall 11th Spring 11th Total Time60 min70 min80 min Calculator40 min45 min55 min No Calculator20 min25 min Analysis in Science 678 Analysis in Social Studies 678 SAT Math Suite of Assessments Overview

7. Content Categories PSAT 8/9 Redesigned PSAT/NMSQT Redesigned SAT Heart of Algebra16 19 Problem Solving & Data Analysis 16 17 Passport to Advanced Math 61416 Additional Topics in Math 026 SAT Math Content =

8. SAT Essay 50 minutes Read and annotate an article Respond to a prompt 50 minutes Read and annotate an article Respond to a prompt

9. Norms for PLC collaboration Mixed groups (PLC to cross- content Share birthdates to chose a speaker One paper/laptop per group SAT sample tailored to content- area Silent time to read and annotate “Cheat Sheet” to aid in jigsaw Summarize Analyze Compare Generate SAT familiarity Focus skills for SAT @ DHS Discussion around strategies used on sample SAT problems

10. DHS Focus Skills for 2015-2016 1.Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others- CCSS RI 1, CCSS RI 8 (19% of SAT Reading) 2. Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them- CCSS RI 4, CSS RI 10 (19% of SAT Reading) DHS Focus Skills for 2015-2016 1.Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others- CCSS RI 1, CCSS RI 8 (19% of SAT Reading) 2. Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them- CCSS RI 4, CSS RI 10 (19% of SAT Reading)