Maximizing the Benefits of the PSAT/NMSQT Program to Promote College Readiness Added the word program here, for indeed it is the program that is the focus now, especially with our new tool, MyRoad, which is a tool separate from the PSAT/NMSQT assessment, and this leads into the next slide nicely. College Board National Forum, November 9-12, 2006

Today’s Goals To review the new My College QuickStart tools available online for students who took the PSAT/NMSQT in high school. To learn from two district leaders on how they use PSAT/NMSQT data in their schools To understand how PSAT/NMSQT fits into the overall district plan of action to create a culture of college readiness Setting up the session. Have them reference the guide, PSAT/NMSQT next steps side first. Stress the importance of # 2 and #3. Might want to ask them to pull the Next Steps piece out as you’ll be referencing it. 2

Creating a Culture of College Readiness: My PSAT/NMSQT College QuickStart 3

My College QuickStartTM Think College For PSAT/NMSQT® test-takers only, My College QuickStart uses student test results to power these personalized tools: An online score report A customized SAT study plan College, major, and career matches Students need the access code printed on their official paper score report. 4

My Online Score Report 5 Look Beyond Your Score With My Online Score Report, students learn from their test results with these features: Complete answer explanations State percentiles Projected SAT® score ranges Answers you can sort 5

My Online Score Report 6 Sort Answers Students can review the questions answered incorrectly or omitted. Use these options to sort answers: Difficulty level Question type Math content area 6

My Online Score Report 7 View Questions Students can view each question, its answer, and answer explanation. Passage-based reading questions also include the relevant passages. 7

My SAT Study Plan™ Prepare for the SAT® Students can make the most of their PSAT/NMSQT results with their own customized SAT study plan. Among My SAT Study Plan's many tools: Skills to improve, chosen especially for each student SAT practice questions An official SAT practice test complete with score report 8

My SAT Study Plan™ 9 Review and Practice On Review and Practice pages, students can review PSAT/NMSQT® questions they missed and answer SAT® practice questions of the same type. 9

Express SAT® Sign-Up 10 Sign Up Students that take the PSAT/NMSQT are pre-registered for the SAT: they approve the pre-filled forms and choose a date. 10

My College Matches 11 Jump-Start the College Search My College Matches lists colleges that match each student’s preferred major and current location. They can also search by size and admission selectivity. 11

My Major & Career Matches Connect to the Possibilities When students take the PSAT/NMSQT®, they indicate a major they’re interested in on their answer sheet. My Major & Career Matches connects students to profiles of: The student’s major of interest Related majors Related careers 12

My Major & Career Matches Explore Majors on MyRoadTM By using MyRoad, students: Get the big picture Focus on specific topics Hear from students in the field Read about high school preparation Learn about college study Connect to related careers 13

My Major & Career Matches Research Careers on MyRoadTM Weigh rewards and responsibilities Check academic requirements Learn the economic outlook for the field Hear from working professionals 14

My Major & Career Matches Discover the Unknown If a student is uncertain of his/her major of interest, MyRoad includes a personality test to help them discover new majors and careers. 15

My College QuickStartTM Sign In High school students can use the access code on their official PSAT/NMSQT® paper score report to sign in at collegeboard.com/psatextra. 16

My College QuickStart View guided tour on www.collegeboard.com/psatextra Sit down with a student after PSAT/NMSQT Score Reports arrive to view QuickStart features DVD of Destination College: Planning with the PSAT/NMSQT (included in Score Report shipments) Review the PSAT/NMSQT Official Educator Guide to Resources and Next Steps 17

Official Educator Guide to Resources and Next Steps More information on: My College QuickStart Free PSAT/NMSQT reports for educators: AP Potential Summary of Answers and Skills (SOAS) 18

How One District Uses AP Potential: Volusia County, Florida Presenter: Dr. Nicki Junkins, Director of Curriculum Volusia County Schools 19

District Goals District Goals and Priorities Close the academic achievement gap Increase enrollments in advanced placement courses 50% of students will take a minimum of 1 AP course prior to graduation Increase AP enrollments among minority and low socioeconomic students AP enrollments will reflect district demographic data 20

College Board Partnership to Increase Academic Rigor for All Comprehensive Three Tier Plan (see attachment 1) Assessment and Data Analysis Tools PSAT/NMSQT SAT AP College Board Programs Springboard Advanced Placement AVID** College Ed Professional Development (see attachment 2) AP Training Springboard (initial and follow up) Pre-AP Strategies Vertical Teams AP Student Reviews Effective use of PSAT/NMSQT, SAT and AP data to improve instruction 21

PSAT/NMSQT: The Cornerstone Uses of the PSAT/NMSQT Identify students with potential for more rigorous courses Students in grades 8-11 participate All testing is scheduled during midweek test date No cost to the student Build and expand AP programs Support instructional planning Review district/school scope and sequence 22

The PSAT/NMSQT Plan Setting Clear Expectations District meetings with APs for curriculum, test coordinators and guidance directors to discuss expectations Schools submit a plan (see attachment 3) Distribution plan and timeline Content review for students Parent information night 23

The PSAT/NMSQT Plan Using the AP Potential Report to increase enrollment and expand AP Program Offerings Review College Board AP Potential Web site District-developed AP Potential Report Hard Copy Version by grade and race/ethnicity District Web-based Data Warehouse by grade and by Teacher (see attachment 4) Individual Student Report and Parent Letter (see attachment 5) Course/grade summary data used to expand the AP program (see attachment 6) Used in academic profile during summer review of student schedules 24

NEXT STEPS Create a Data Warehouse PSAT/NMSQT instructional report for teachers Classroom level report of student responses Increase the use of the PSAT/NMSQT as an instructional tool to promote success on the state accountability assessment Tight alignment with state standards and correlation with state assessment Provide insight into student/class strengths and weaknesses Provide examples of quality assessment items that measure higher levels of cognition 25

ISSUES Clarity of Purpose Commitment and Sustainability How does the PSAT/NMSQT support district goals and priorities? What will the data be used for? How will the data be shared? How will success be measured? Commitment and Sustainability Is the district committed to long-term district funding and support? Is there a plan to share the purpose and expectations of the plan with appropriate stakeholders? Does the district have the human resources need to support and implement the plan? 26

How One School District Uses the Summary of Answers and Skills Report (SOAS): Clark County, NV Presenter: Brian Myli, College Counselor Specialist Clark County School District (CCSD), Nevada 27

CCSD Plan of Action Systematic, structured mechanism to support CollegeBoard programs in order to increase student achievement. Three Strands – Teacher, Counselor, Administration Curriculum and Professional Development Division provide leadership 28

Summary of Answers and Skills Report (SOAS) Includes: Correct Answer Analysis Incorrect Answer Analysis Summary Review of Skills Includes “comparable group,” which creates an expected performance indicator for each question 29

Understanding SOAS In February, CollegeBoard provides two (2) consultants to assist with understanding SOAS Report English Department Chairpersons Mathematics Department Chairpersons District Deadline Date to Review SOAS Report with English/mathematics Departments established as June 7, 2007 30

SOAS Online Resources SOAS Tutorial Powerpoint Test Question Detail Provides a record of questions for further review Skills Information Answer explanations for test questions 31

Integration Enables English and mathematics faculty to focus on students’ performance and skills Encourages faculty to review test questions identified as problematic with students Empowers school-based administrators to address areas of concern in curriculum and instructional practice Provides leaders in the Curriculum and Professional Development Division with the data, tools and resources to support school-based faculty and administration in understanding the SOAS Report 32

Questions and Answers Session If you have questions, please contact: Nicki Junkins (Volusia County): njunkins@volusia.k12.fl.us Brian Myli (Clark County): mylibc@interact.ccsd.net Jessica Tai (PSAT/NMSQT): jtai@collegeboard.org 33