https://wvde.state.wv.us/news/3413/   College Board's SAT Selected for Statewide High School Assessment September 13, 2017

SAT, by CollegeBoard selected The state legislature passed (HB 2711) requiring the WVDE to identify a college entrance exam to be used as the statewide high school assessment SAT, by CollegeBoard selected Easy process for approving accommodations and supports for testing students with disabilities, students on section 504 plans, and English Language Learners WV High School AP tests are designed by College Board Khan Academy®: Official practice Portal for SAT Access to 8 practice tests Access to thousands of practice questions Personalized recommendations focused on what needs improvement

The SAT assessment: 1. Administered in a paper format in year one with an option to move online in year two and beyond 2. Set up like a typical Saturday SAT assessment, but given during the regular school day. 3. Students can send their scores to up to four colleges or universities at no cost. The SAT is: Accepted at all institutions of higher learning in the USA Qualifier for the Promise Scholarship At least 95% of WV juniors will be assessed for accountability Exception: Students with significant cognitive disabilities who will take the West Virginia Alternate Assessment.

Basics about Subject Tests https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat-subject-tests/about/at-a-glance There are SAT Subject Tests in five general subject areas: English, history, languages, mathematics and science.  Each Subject Test is an hour long. They are all multiple-choice and scored on a 200–800 scale. Subject Tests assess knowledge of subjects on a high school level.

Redesigned SAT: Organization All slides involving organization/components can be found at https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/pdf/test- specifications-redesigned-sat-1.pdf The test is now organized into four components: A Reading Test A Writing and Language Test A Math Test And an Essay direct-writing task, which is optional.

Redesigned SAT: The Reading Test Unmistakable focus on careful reading of appropriately difficult passages wide array of subject areas Authentic texts A range of complexities Informational graphics for interpretation Textual evidence Extended prose passages – meanings of words, phrases - tone and impact *EACH ASSESSMENT will have 1 passage drawn from a U.S. founding document or a text that is part of the Great Global Conversation

Redesigned SAT: Writing and Language Test Standard Written English grammar, usage, and punctuation Passage-based Varied subject areas (Academic & career related) Emphasis on informational graphics (shared with the Reading Test) Students will: Revise and edit a range of texts Recognize and correct rhetorical or mechanical errors Command of evidence (demonstrated by retaining, adding, revising, or deleting information and ideas in a text), word meanings and rhetorical word choice

Redesigned SAT: Math Test The Math Test contains two portions: one in which the student may use a calculator and another in which the student may not. The test will focus on: Algebra Analyze, solve, and create linear equations and inequalities Problem Solving and Data Analysis Ratios, rates, proportional relationships, and statistics Advanced Math Ability to analyze, manipulate, and rewrite expressions Additional Topics Topics from geometry and trigonometry

Redesigned SAT: Essay Evaluation: The Essay portion is OPTIONAL! Passages are authentic texts that have previously been published. Students must: Read and produce a written analysis Not write their opinion, but construct an argument Use textual evidence to support main ideas Evaluation: Based on the skill shown in reading, analysis, and writing

Resource Library for Teachers and Students https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat-subject-tests/for-educators/advising-instruction/resource-library Free Publications Order Form https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/educators/k-12/free- publications-order-form Download or order resources You can order books for your class and other materials on this website. You will have to enter the school information, as well as your own position information.

More Helpful Resources: https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/practice/full-length- practice-tests 8 SAT Practice Tests https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/practice/daily- practice-app Downloadable Daily Practice https://youtu.be/S8f-jif9itg Practice Tests can be Scanned and Scored – watch this video

Informational Flyers from SAT https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/pdf/fall-2017-sat- benefits-flyer.pdf https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/pdf/comparing- new-sat-act.pdf https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/pdf/daily-practice- new-sat-app-guide.pdf https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/pdf/what-students- say-about-official-sat-practice.pdf

Preparation for Subject Tests https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat-subject-tests/about/how-to-prepare based on high school course work the best way to prepare for them is by learning the material taught in the corresponding classes and using the textbooks that you’re already using for those classes There are sample tests available online and in practice books

Scoring of the SAT https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat- subject-tests/scores/how-tests-are-scored “Rights – only” scoring Based only on questions answered correctly No deduction for wrong answers (to encourage students to try every problem and eliminate skipping problems)

Accuracy of grading We monitor the scanning accuracy of answer sheets through several quality assurance checks, including alignment checks and double scanning of documents. Here’s what you can do to make sure your answer sheet is scanned accurately: Use a No. 2 pencil and a soft eraser. Do not use a pen or mechanical pencil. Make sure you fill in the entire circle darkly and completely. If you change your response, erase as completely as possible.