The Redesigned SAT – What Does It Mean for AISG Students? February 26,

Today’s Agenda Outline 8 Key Changes to the SAT as of March 2016 (AISG first test date: May 2016) Sample SAT Questions compared to AISG English and Math Learning Tasks/Assessments Preparing for the redesigned SAT Timeline and planning 2

Important Note! Slides that do not have the AISG logo are directly taken from a PowerPoint provided by CollegeBoard 3

Time to look at sample questions for the new SAT! 16

How should students prepare for the redesigned SAT? 17

How the New SAT aligns with AISG curriculum 18

Math – Introduction Math – Introduction Reading Question Writing and Language Question Writing and Language Question Math Question Sample Redesigned PSAT Questions

Pros: –SAT will be done early –Current SAT is a known entity Prepare now to take ‘old’ SAT and finish testing by January There are 6 test dates available. 24 Class of 2017 Scenarios

Cons: –Lower maturity level/academic readiness could lead to lower scores –Need to begin prep now –If scores are lower than expected, will still need to take new SAT Prepare now to take ‘old’ SAT and finish testing by January There are 6 test dates available. 25 Class of 2017 Scenarios

Pros: –Allows more time for academic growth and maturity –More aligned with day to day school work means less time on test prep Plan for new SAT and begin testing in May Class of 2017 Scenarios

Cons: –Uncertainty about the new SAT could increase stress levels among students and lower test scores Plan for new SAT and begin testing in May Class of 2017 Scenarios

Additional Info and Resources Five Things International Students Need to Know about the Redesigned SATFive Things International Students Need to Know about the Redesigned SAT Sample Questions Delivering Opportunity – Students and Parents websiteDelivering Opportunity – Students and Parents website

Next Steps… Parents: review available resources to learn more about the new SAT. Discuss appropriate planning for the new SAT with your sons/daughters. Counselors: Visit Grade 9 and Grade 10 Advisories in March about planning for the new PSAT/SAT. Admin/Counselors: Work together to inform AISG teachers about the changes in the new SAT 30

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