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Testing 2006-2007

Testing 2006-2007. Robert E. Lee High School. Presented by: University of North Florida SOAR Cohort 7. National Standardized Tests. PSAT Preliminary SAT SAT 1. SAT Reasoning Test 2. SAT Subject Area Test ACT ACT AP Advance Placement

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Testing 2006-2007

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  1. Testing2006-2007 Robert E. Lee High School Presented by: University of North Florida SOAR Cohort 7

  2. National Standardized Tests PSATPreliminary SAT SAT 1. SAT Reasoning Test 2. SAT Subject Area Test ACT ACT AP Advance Placement CLEP College-Level Examination Program

  3. PSATWhat does it test for? Critical Reading Skills Math Problem Solving Skills Writing Skills

  4. Why take the PSAT? Practice test for the SAT Discover students strengths and weaknesses Compares your students scores to others applying to college Identifies National Merit Scholarship winners (11th grade tests only) Receive college information through student search Enter competitions for national scholarships Begin college and career planning with access to MyRoad

  5. How can I prepare? • www.collegeboard.com • questions, answers, and explanations to the 2005 PSAT test • SAT Question of the Day • Take the practice PSAT • Study the student sample essay on the SAT review • 4. Get helpfrom math & English teachers

  6. PSAT Test Schedule Fall 2006 Wednesday, October 18 December 2006 Results mailed to the school Principal January 2007 AP potential available online

  7. How much does it cost?

  8. Scoring • 3 different scores • Reading • Math • Writing • Average junior score 49

  9. Scoring Selection Index: Critical reading + Math + Writing = ? Average junior score is 147

  10. Score Reports • National Percentiles Compare • Juniors’ scores compared nationally Example: A junior who scores 53% means he scored better than 53 out of every 100 college-bound juniors who took the test.

  11. PSAT National Merit Scholarship Students will be notified by their school in September of their senior year

  12. How much does thePSAT cost?

  13. SAT Reasoning • Critical Thinking Skills • Math • Critical Reading • Writing • TIME: 3 hours 45 minutes

  14. SAT Scoring • Total: 2400 • Each Section: 800

  15. SAT Reasoning Fees On time: $41.50 Late registration: + $21.50 Standby: + $36.50 Change test/date/center: + $20.50 Extra score report: + $9.50 Fee Waiver

  16. SAT Registration

  17. SAT Test Sites • Colleges/Universities • Jacksonville University • Edward Waters • FCCJ • High Schools • Lee • Raines • Forrest • Ed White

  18. SAT Reasoning Test Taking Strategies Keep track of time Answer easy questions first Omit questions that you really have no idea how to answer Don’t panic if you cannot answer every question Use your test book for scratch work

  19. SAT Reasoning Test Day Good night’s sleep Healthy breakfast Valid Identification with picture SAT Admission Ticket 2 #2 wooden pencils Calculator Snacks and drinks NO CELL PHONES BE ON TIME!

  20. True or False The SAT Reasoning Test is a measure of critical thinking skills your child will need for academic success in college.

  21. Subject Area TestPreviously Known As “SAT II” • Who should take the Subject Area Test? • Students who want to: • Demonstrate academic knowledge in a specific subject area. • Apply to a college that requires the results of a Subject Area Test.

  22. Subject Area Test • What is the Subject Area Test? • One hour multiple choice test • Measures knowledge in a specific academic area

  23. Subject Area Test 5 Categories of Subject Tests English History Math Sciences Languages

  24. Subject Area Test When is the Subject Area Test? October 14, 2006 – June 2, 2007 (Actual schedule in handout packet)

  25. Subject Area Test Cost$18.00 Language Tests w/ Listening+$19.00 Additional Subject Tests+$ 8.00 **Fee Waivers (Contact Guidance Counselor for Details)

  26. Subject Area Test 2 Ways to Register: SAT Registration Booklet (see guidance counselor) www.collegeboard.com

  27. Which test is designed to measure students’ knowledge about a particular academic subject?

  28. What Is ACT? • National College Admission Examination • Consists of: • English • Mathematics • Reading • Science • Writing (optional)

  29. Why Should Students Take The ACT? Universally accepted for college admissions Curriculum Based More than a test Good value

  30. ACT Testing • United States • (5 National Test Dates) • October • December • February • April • June • No limitation to how many times students take the test.

  31. When Should Students Take the ACT? Spring of 11th grade year

  32. ACT Fees 2006-2007 • Basic Fee $29.00 • Includes reports for: • Student • High School Four valid colleges • (at time of registration only) • ACT Writing +$14.00 • Late Fee +$19.00 • Waiver

  33. How Can I Prepare For The Act? • ACT Online PrepTMThe ACT test prep program created by ACT test developers is now online! $19.95 • The Real ACT Prep Guide The official prep book from the makers of the ACT. The only guide to include three real tests—each with an optional Writing Test. $25.00 • Preparing for the ACT(PDF; 80 pages, 1,075KB)–FREEA booklet available through most high schools and colleges—includes test information, a complete practice test with scoring key, and a writing prompt with sample essays. • Sample tests–FREE • Test tips–FREE • Test descriptions–FREE • Visit the ACT website at www.actstudent.org

  34. Comparative Features of the ACT & SAT 2006-2007 • The ACT is an achievement test, measuring what a student has learned in school. • The ACT is scored based on the number correct with no penalty for guessing. The SAT is more of an aptitude test, testing reasoning and verbal abilities. The SAT has a penalty for guessing. That is, they take off for wrong answers.

  35. Resources for Families Frequently Asked Questions About the ACT ACT Fees 2006-2007 Resources for Families Comparative Features of the ACT and SAT ACT and SAT National Score Report Preferences Free Publications for Families • Truth about Preparing for and Attending College • College Comparison Worksheet • Factors in the College Admission Decision • College Admission Checklist • Glossary of College Terms

  36. Which test is broken down into four parts:Reading MathScienceEnglish with an additional Essay option?

  37. Advanced Placement • What: High School credit and an opportunity to earn College credit • ►High School credit= successful completion of course • ►College Credit= required score on AP test • Who: Juniors and Seniors • When: AP courses taken during school hours

  38. Advanced Placement • Where: Lee High School • Why: College Success • Preparation for college level work • Helps with college admissions FREE college coursecredits • How: AP potential from PSAT • Grades and test scores • Teacher recommendation • Parent request

  39. True or False After passing the Advanced Placement test, the AP course will count as a college credit.

  40. CLEP What: A test that determines if a student may be exempt from a college course. ►Contact college/university and know their CLEP policy. When:Year round Testing dates set by institution Computer based with instant results How Many: 34 subject tests

  41. CLEP Cost: $ 60.00 + administration fee Transcripts: Free, requested day of exam $20.00 thereafter www.collegeboard.com ►Test sites ►Registration *FCCJ will allow students to start taking CLEP exams their senior year if they took AP courses.

  42. Students can starttaking the CLEP testwhen they are how old?

  43. For Your Time and Patience

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