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1 collegereadiness.collegeboard.org 2014 The College Board

2 The College Board Readiness & Success System Beyond tests. More opportunities. Easier for students to navigate a path through high school, college and career Focused, clear and useful assessments that reflect what students are already learning in their classrooms Extraordinary, exclusive partnerships that deliver unprecedented benefits to students, educators, and states/districts

3 Old vs. New SAT

4 8 Key Changes to the SAT

5 Redesigned SAT Sample Item: Relevant Words in Context (Reading Test)

6 Essay Prompt 1 2 [Sample Passage here] (In this example, passage is adapted from Why Literature Matters by Dana Gioia by The New York Times Company. Originally published April 10, 2005.) The College Board

7 Key Changes to the SAT Current research shows that three key areas most contribute to readiness for college and career training: Problem Solving and Data Analysis (quantitative literacy) Heart of Algebra (mastery of linear equations) Passport to Advanced Math (familiarity with more complex equations)

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12 Key Changes to the SAT One point for each correct answer Zero points for unanswered items Zero points for wrong answers

13 Test Comparison Test dates/ windows Time Sections PSAT 8/9 Fall: September 28, 2015 to January 29, 2016 Spring: February 22 to March 4, 2016 PSAT 10 and PSAT/NMSQT PSAT 10 Spring Only: February 22 to March 4, 2016 PSAT/NMSQT October 14, 2015 October 28, 2015 (Alternate) 2 hrs and 45 minutes 2 hrs and 45 minutes Evidence-Based Reading and Writing Math Evidence-Based Reading and Writing Math SAT First Administration: March 5, hours (50 minutes for optional essay) Evidence-Based Reading and Writing Math Total Scores with Scale Ranges (Rights-Only Scoring) Tests Reading Writing and Language Math Reading Writing and Language Math Reading Writing and Language Math Essay N/A N/A Essay (Optional) Recommended Classes Class of 2019 and Beyond Classes of Class of 2017

14 SAT Scores and Subscores *Please note: All subscores are tentative and subject to research The College Board

15 SAT Essay Scores Essay scoring will consist of three scores: Reading 2 8 Scale Analysis 2 8 Scale Writing 2 8 Scale 2015 The College Board

16 Longitudinal Progress Monitoring + Section Scores will be placed on a vertical scale. + This same concept will hold true for the Test and Cross- Test Scores as well as Total Score. 16

17 Vertical Scale Messaging 17

18 PSAT/NMSQT Score Report

19 Student Reports - Login Online scores will be available before paper reports Access code needed only if name, address, DOB on account do not match Educators can obtain access codes from K12 portal prior to receiving student paper reports 19

20 Student Reports - Dashboard + Consolidated view of all assessment scores + Brief overview of each assessment including grade and year taken plus top level section scores + Includes pre-2015 PSAT/NMSQT scores - Report Details less detailed for pre-2015 PSAT/NMSQT 20 NOTE: All reports are subject to change and should not be considered final. Reports shown are illustrations, and all data is fictitious.

21 Student Reports Report Detail + Detailed information of all scores + College Readiness Benchmark of the two section scores Evidence-based Reading and Writing and Math + Projected score range on next assessment + Percentile rankings + Performance based on benchmarks for individual scores: - Need to strengthen skills - Approaching benchmark - Meets or exceeds benchmark + Tallies of correct and incorrect answers 21 NOTE: All reports are subject to change and should not be considered final. Reports shown are illustrations, and all data is fictitious.

22 Student Reports AP Potential + AP Potential information for grades 9 through 12 based on latest assessment taken - Grade 9 sees two courses only (European History and World History) + AP courses to college major matching + Search AP course offerings by high school + AP Potential will be available for all redesigned assessments 22 NOTE: All reports are subject to change and should not be considered final. Reports shown are illustrations, and all data is fictitious.

23 Educator Reports States, Districts, & Schools

24 K-12 Assessment Reporting Tool - Manage Access

25 Assessment Reporting Roles DAT for Assessment Reporting: This allows the Access Manager to assign additional users to the Manage Access role. The DAT role is not a reporting portal role. The ability to assign out the Manage Access role will allow for coverage if the primary access manager is unavailable, to share duties across several people, or if the Access Manager is leaving the organization and needs to reassign the responsibility. Assessment Reporting Data Files Management: Provides user with data files download access. This role is usually given to individuals in charge of uploading results into your local data systems. Users with this role may be IT vendors hired by institutions, institution technology staff, or other institution staff. The permissions provide access to Download Center, and assigned users will receive notifications when new score files are posted. This role does not receive any online reporting access. Assessment Reporting Summary: Provides the user with access to aggregate score reporting, limited to summary data only, with no access to individual student information. Summary reporting should be given to staff that don t need student-level information, but may need aggregate reporting. Assessment Reporting Detail: Provides the user with access to detailed score reporting, including the ability to drill down to individual student score data and other personally identifying information. Detail reporting should be given to staff that would benefit from seeing student-level results in a visualized report, such as teachers and counselors.

26 Educator Reports Scores by Institution + View mean score comparisons: School, District, State, Nation + View scores for - Districts/schools in a state - Schools in a District - Students in a School + View Benchmark performance and percentiles + Drill through to reports in lower levels of hierarchy + Filter by demographics such as Race/Ethnicity and Sex 26 NOTE: All reports are subject to change and should not be considered final. Reports shown are illustrations, and all data is fictitious.

27 Educator Reports Benchmarks by Institution + View Benchmark performance comparisons: School, District, State, Nation + View aggregate and student performance on Benchmarks: - Need to strengthen skills (red) - Approaching benchmark (yellow) - Meets or exceeds benchmark (green) + View percent of students meeting both, or no Benchmarks + Apply demographic filters + Drill-thru to lower levels in the hierarchy 27 NOTE: All reports are subject to change and should not be considered final. Reports shown are illustrations, and all data is fictitious.

28 Educator Reports Student Longitudinal Information + Students score history for all SAT Suite available in one place + Redesigned assessments will have detailed score information, mimicking students view + Pre-redesigned assessments will have high-level scores only 28 NOTE: All reports are subject to change and should not be considered final. Reports shown are illustrations, and all data is fictitious.

29 Educator Reports Instructional Planning View score performance for: + State, District or School + Each assessment administered + Each administration + Each grade 29 NOTE: All reports are subject to change and should not be considered final. Reports shown are illustrations, and all data is fictitious.

30 Educator Reports Instructional Planning + Provides breakout of student performance, in each Section, Test, and Subscores: - Need to strengthen skills (red) - Approaching benchmark (yellow) - Meets or exceeds benchmark (green) + At school-level, ability to see student in each performance group + See state standards for subscores + Drill-thru to Question Analysis report 30 NOTE: All reports are subject to change and should not be considered final. Reports shown are illustrations, and all data is fictitious.

31 Educator Reports Instructional Planning + Provides breakout of student performance, in each Section, Test, and Subscores: - Need to strengthen skills (red) - Approaching benchmark (yellow) - Meets or exceeds benchmark (green) + At school-level, ability to see student in each performance group + See state standards for subscores + Drill-thru to Question Analysis report 31 NOTE: All reports are subject to change and should not be considered final. Reports shown are illustrations, and all data is fictitious.

32 Educator Reports Instructional Planning Standards + See your state standards for Subscores + Note: Links to State Standards are provided anywhere a Subscore is reported 32 NOTE: All reports are subject to change and should not be considered final. Reports shown are illustrations, and all data is fictitious.

33 Student Reports Khan Academy + Students can go to satpractice.org today to sign up for Official SAT Practice for free + Khan Academy creates personalized practice based on test performance and practice on Khan Academy + Redesigned PSAT/NMSQT itemlevel results can be sent to Khan Academy if a student chooses to link their accounts. + All SAT Suite results will be sent to further customize practice on Khan Academy using actual results. 33

34 Jeff s Path to SAT Success Personalized Learning Roadmap Send Score Data Official SAT Practice Tests With Scoring for Paper & Pencil Powered By Schools, Educators, Community Groups 34

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42 Pre-SAT level Content (foundational skills) Skill Levels 1-4

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52 Privacy Students will be able to link their College Board account to their Khan Academy practice starting in fall Linking accounts will allow for the automatic transmission of results from the October 2015 PSAT/NMSQT administration. The performance information will be transmitted through a secure token; at no point will the College Board share a student s name, address, or any personally identifiable information with Khan Academy. Students have the ability to de-activate the link between their College Board and Khan Academy accounts at any time The College Board

53 What s Next? Automated essay grading through LightSide Innovations in ELA Instruction All rsat Question of the Day items authored by Khan Academy Additional practice tests written by KA Khan-powered QOTD Instant scanning and scoring of student practice test grid, with import to KA Practice App Khan Academy instruction for AP Insight courses to support student outcomes Collaboration on AP Courses rp/n item-level results sent to KA in December Ongoing send of all SAT Suite results Operational Data Integration 2015 The College Board

54 SAT Scan and Score App 2015 The College Board

55 Resources Available Online for Educators Great information to share with your colleagues: Redesigned SAT Teacher Implementation Guide Professional Development Modules for Educators Using Scores and Reporting to Inform Instruction Rubrics and sample essays Instructional Strategies 55

56 College Connection Students should answer "yes" to the Student Search Service question on their answer sheet when they take the PSAT/NMSQT Participation is completely voluntary; Students may stop participating at any time by contacting Student Search Service Student Search is now partnered with six major scholarship programs: National Merit Scholarship Corporation Hispanic Scholarship Fund United Negro College Fund Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund American Indian Graduate Council

57 10 Things Students Can Do NOW 1. Create a College Board account 2. Sign up for Khan Academy and take quizzes/practice test 3. Know what to expect by visiting collegereadiness.collegeboard.org 4. Review sample questions and take a practice test 5. Use evidence to support your arguments 6. Put away the calculator 7. Answer every question on the test 8. Take the PSAT/NMSQT 9. Upload scores on Khan Academy 10. Find out which colleges require or recommend the SAT with Essay

58 For More Information collegereadiness.collegeboard.org

59 Contact Us! Janet Swandol, Senior Director, K-12 Cale Golden Director, K-12

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