the new sat - for international students

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SAT ®

THE NEW

For International Students

► Overview of the new SAT

► SAT Suite of Assessments

► 8 Key Changes

► SAT Subject Tests

► Student Reactions Following First Administration of the New SAT

► Khan Academy

► Daily Practice

► Big Future

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Agenda

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The SAT is in 180 Countries and in 1500 Test Centers outside of the U.S.

200-800 points

About the New SAT®

200-800 points

Math Essay

(separate scores)

3 Hours 50 Minutes

Evidence-Based Reading and Writing

200-800 points

More focused, clear, and useful.

Better measures the skills and knowledge needed to be ready for college and career.

Connects students with opportunities, including free practice tools on Khan Academy®.

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The New SAT

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SAT Suite of Assessments

Connect to College

Check-in and Focus

Readiness Baseline

Eight Key Changes to the SAT®

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Words in Context Command of Evidence

Math that Matters Most

Essay Analyzing a Source

No Penalty for Guessing

U.S. Founding Documents and the

Great Global Conversation

Analysis in Science and in History/Social

Studies

Problems Grounded in Real-World

Contexts

Words in Context

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adumbrate

Essay Analyzing a Source

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The new essay will:

More closely mirror college writing assignments

Cultivate close reading, careful analysis, and clear writing Promote the practice of reading a wide variety of arguments and analyzing an author’s work

SAT Essay Scores

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Reading

2–8 Scale

Analysis

2–8 Scale

Writing

2–8 Scale

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Should You Take the Optional Essay?

• Some colleges require it.

• If you don’t register for the SAT with Essay at first, you can add it later.

View university essay policies on BigFuture.org

Math that Matters Most

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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)

Problems Grounded in Real World Contexts

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Students will engage with questions that:

Directly relate to the work performed in college and career Include charts, graphs, and passages likely to be encountered in science, social science, and other majors and careers Feature multistep applications to solve problems in science, social science, career scenarios, and other real-life contexts

Analysis in Science and in History/Social Studies

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Students will apply their reading, writing, language, and math skills to answer questions in science, history, and social studies contexts.

Students will encounter challenging texts and informational graphics that pertain to issues and topics like these in the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing section and the Math section

U.S. Founding Documents and the Great Global Conversation

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The redesigned SAT will include one of the following:

An excerpt from one of the Founding Documents (U.S.) A text from the ongoing Great Global Conversation about freedom, justice, and human dignity (e.g. Gandhi, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.)

No prior knowledge of the text will be required.

20 tests. Five subject areas. Why take them?

► Differentiate yourself on your university applications

► Highlight your strengths in particular subjects

► Fulfill university requirements: many schools require or recommend SAT Subject Tests for admissions and placement

Note: SAT Subject Test are not part of the SAT redesign

► English

► History

► Math

► Languages

► Science

SAT Subject Tests

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Student Reactions Following First Administration of the New SAT®

March 2016

Results from the post-admin student survey:

► By a 6 to 1 margin, students said they preferred the format of the new SAT over the previous version of the test.

► 75% of students said the Reading Test was the same as or easier than they expected.

► 80% of students said the vocabulary on the test would be useful to them later in life, compared with 55% in March 2015.

► 59% of students said the Math section tests the skills and knowledge needed for success in college and their professional career.

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First administration of the new SAT in the U.S.: What we heard

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First administration of the new SAT: what we heard

From the Media

► “The new version of the SAT aims more than ever to measure core skills taught in school, such as reading charts, analyzing evidence and applying algebra in mathematical problems.” -- Nick Anderson, Washington Post

► “Not so tricky. More straightforward. Guessing allowed.” – Jennifer C. Kerr, Associated Press

► “But district leaders say the new SAT, which was revamped in order to better reflect what students learn in school instead of emphasizing rote memorization of obscure vocabulary words and math formulas, provides the best opportunity yet to level the playing field.” – Lauren Camera, U.S. News and World Report

► “More than one million high school students have used new, free test prep materials to study for the revamped SAT — four times as many as the number who use commercial test prep in the USA each year.” – Greg Toppo, USA Today

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First administration of the new SAT: what we heard

From students themselves.

SAT Scores March 2016

Students can:

► See all their scores and if they are on track for college readiness

► Link to Khan Academy for personalized practice recommendations

► Connect to college planning resources

► Get feedback on their readiness for AP® courses

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Integrated Student Online Reporting Portal

SAT® Scores and Subscores

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College Board Score Choice™ enables students to choose which scores to send to colleges, consistent with an institution’s policy.

Examples of college score choice policies:

College U considers your highest section scores across all SAT dates submitted. You will be instructed to send scores from every SAT test date on which you received a top score in each section: mathematics, critical reading and writing. Final admission decisions are based only on your highest section scores, and College U updates your records each time you receive new scores.

When considering students for admission, scholarships or Honors/Scholars selection, State U considers the best official composite/combined score from a single test administration.

Score Choice™

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Concordance is a valid, proven way to compare scores from different assessments.

For the High School Class of 2016: Given that most students in the Class of 2016 will submit pre-May 2016 SAT scores only, most colleges will convert new SAT scores to pre-May 2016 SAT scores.

For the High School Class of 2017: Given that most students in the Class of 2017 will submit new SAT scores only, most colleges will convert pre-May 2016 SAT scores to new SAT.

Concordance

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Official SAT Practice – from the creators of the SAT and Khan Academy

Personalized SAT® Practice Through Khan Academy

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1. Set up your profile

How do you use Khan Academy?

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2. Take a diagnostic exam


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3. Start your quiz 4. Earn points


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A closer look: Answer remediation


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A closer look: Skills-based practice


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A closer look: YouTube


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A closer look: Full-length exams


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Daily Practice for the New SAT Available for free download on your iPhone or Android devices

►Answer a question a day on the Daily Practice for the New SAT app and get immediate feedback.

►Simulate test day and take the SAT or PSAT 10 on paper. Then take a picture of your answer sheet and get an instant score.

►Connect to Official SAT Practice at Khan Academy® for personalized study.

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What is the Daily Practice App?

How to use the App

► Download for free from Google Play or App Store

► Login with your College Board account

► Click “Scan and Score” from your home screen

► Scan your Practice Test answer sheet with your smart phone

► View your scores with detailed analysis and answer explanations

More information on satpractice.org!

Daily Practice App – Scan & Score

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Big Future College Board’s free college planning tool

Big Future

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Find international financial aid Detailed view

Big Future

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Register for the June 2, 2016 test online at sat.org/international ► Quickest and easiest way

► Mail registration deadline is May 5 ► Use The Paper Registration Guide for the SAT and SAT Subject Tests, which

is available at EducationUSA offices. ► Find an EducationUSA office near you: educationusa.state.gov

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How to register for the SAT

• Register online at sat.org/international. • Quickest and easiest way

Online

By Mail

Next Test Date: May 7, 2016 Registration Deadline: April 8, 2016

Register now at sat.org/international

Future Test Dates: June 4, 2016

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Registering for the SAT

The SAT is offered internationally 6 times each year

International dates and deadlines: collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/register/international

Find a test center near you: sat.collegeboard.org/register/test-center-code-search

• Use The Paper Registration Guide for the SAT and SAT Subject Tests™, which is available at EducationUSA offices. Find an EducationUSA office near you: educationusa.state.gov/find-advising-center

More information is available on sat.org

Please submit your questions within the module along the side of the screen.

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Q&A