1. B ALTIMORE C ITY P UBLIC S CHOOLS Review of PSAT/NMSQT Scores with Students www.coll egeboard.com 1

2. B ALTIMORE C ITY P UBLIC S CHOOLS Do it Now! Complete Pre-test. www.collegeboar d.com 2

3. B ALTIMORE C ITY P UBLIC S CHOOLS Introduction and Purpose I am a great believer in luck. The harder I work, the more of it I seem to have. ~Thomas Jefferson Be respectful of the speaker. Appropriate use of technology. Be an active listener. Hold questions until the end. www.collegeboar d.com 3

4. B ALTIMORE C ITY P UBLIC S CHOOLS Objectives Students will be able to identify at least one reason that PSAT/NMSQT® scores are important. Students will be able to identify their scores and relate the results to the performance of other test takers and projected performance on the SAT®. Students will be able to articulate at least two strategies to improve test scores. Students will be able to access College & Career Readiness resources found on My College QuickStart™ web site. www.collegeboar d.com 4

5. B ALTIMORE C ITY P UBLIC S CHOOLS Do Now Introduction to Session and ObjectivesIce-Breaker: Believe it or Not!Why your scores matterDistribution/ review of scores and resultsNext Steps: Improving your scoreWrap-up & Exit ticket Agenda www.collegeboard.com 5

6. B ALTIMORE C ITY P UBLIC S CHOOLS Believe it or Not! Select the answer you think is most likely true… The picture of the first person ever to appear in a photograph was taken in: A. 1908 B. 1878 C. 1838 www.collegeboar d.com 6

7. B ALTIMORE C ITY P UBLIC S CHOOLS Believe it or Not! The picture of the first person ever to appear in a photograph was taken in: C. 1838 www.collegeboar d.com 7

8. B ALTIMORE C ITY P UBLIC S CHOOLS Believe it or Not! Select the answer you think is most likely true… The person with the longest hair ever recorded had hair that was how long? A. 8 ft 5 in B. 18 ft 5 in C. 28 ft 5 in www.collegeboar d.com 8

9. B ALTIMORE C ITY P UBLIC S CHOOLS Believe it or Not! The person with the longest hair ever recorded had hair that was how long? B. 18 ft 5 in www.collegeboar d.com 9

10. B ALTIMORE C ITY P UBLIC S CHOOLS Believe it or Not! Select the answer you think is most likely true… What is the diameter of the largest bubble gum bubble ever recorded? A. 20 in B. 15 in C. 10 in www.collegeboar d.com 10

11. B ALTIMORE C ITY P UBLIC S CHOOLS Believe it or Not! What is the diameter of the largest bubble gum bubble ever recorded? A. 20 in www.collegeboar d.com 11

12. B ALTIMORE C ITY P UBLIC S CHOOLS Believe it or Not! Select the answer you think is most likely true… The tallest living teenager is how tall? A. 7 ft 4 in B. 7 ft 10 in C. 8 ft 4 in www.collegeboar d.com 12

13. B ALTIMORE C ITY P UBLIC S CHOOLS Believe it or Not! The tallest living teenager is how tall? A. 7 ft 4 in www.collegeboar d.com 13

14. B ALTIMORE C ITY P UBLIC S CHOOLS Believe it or Not! Do numbers give you the whole story? What questions do you still have about these record breakers? www.collegeboar d.com 14

15. B ALTIMORE C ITY P UBLIC S CHOOLS Remember… Your scores are important, but they are just one piece of the puzzle. Many other factors determine your abilities, intelligence and potential! www.collegeboar d.com 15

16. B ALTIMORE C ITY P UBLIC S CHOOLS Why Your Scores Matter Your PSAT/NMSQT® Score Report allows you to… Predict performance on the SAT, a major entrance criterion for most colleges and universities. Identify your strengths and weaknesses in the academic skills required to pass HSA‘s. Identify your strengths and weaknesses in the academic skills required to pass courses required for graduation. Compare your performance to other students from around the country. www.collegeboar d.com 16

17. B ALTIMORE C ITY P UBLIC S CHOOLS 4 Major Parts of Your PSAT/NMSQT Results Your Scores Your Skills Your Answers Critical Reading Mathematics Writing Skills Understanding Your PSAT/NMSQT Results Next Steps 3 Test Sections www.collegeboard.com 17

18. B ALTIMORE C ITY P UBLIC S CHOOLS Your Scores Percentile If you are a junior, your scores are compared to those of other juniors. If you are a sophomore or younger student, your scores are compared to those of sophomores. Score You can see your projected SAT score online in My College QuickStart (www.collegeboard.org/quickstart).www.collegeboard.org/quickstart Score Range www.collegeboard.com 18

19. B ALTIMORE C ITY P UBLIC S CHOOLS National Merit Scholarship Corporation Information The Entry Requirements section displays information you provided on your answer sheet. The Percentile compares your performance to that of other college-bound juniors. The Selection Index is the sum of your critical reading, mathematics and writing skills scores. If it has an asterisk, you do not meet all of the eligibility requirements for the competition. www.collegeboard.com 19

20. B ALTIMORE C ITY P UBLIC S CHOOLS Score Report Distribution Complete the Score Snapshot www.collegeboar d.com 20

21. B ALTIMORE C ITY P UBLIC S CHOOLS Your Scores Percentile If you are a junior, your scores are compared to those of other juniors. If you are a sophomore or younger student, your scores are compared to those of sophomores. Score You can see your projected SAT score online in My College QuickStart (www.collegeboard.org/quickstart).www.collegeboard.org/quickstart Score Range* www.collegeboard.com *ADD A ZERO TO EACH NUMBER IN YOUR SCORE RANGE TO FIND YOUR PROJECTED SAT SCORE RANGE. 21

22. B ALTIMORE C ITY P UBLIC S CHOOLS Score Report Distribution www.collegeboar d.com 22

23. B ALTIMORE C ITY P UBLIC S CHOOLS Score Report Distribution Your Skills Shows how many correct answers you had in several skill areas. Identifies areas of strength and weakness. Lets you know which skills to practice. Skills are aligned with HSA. Skills are aligned with high school curriculum. www.collegeboar d.com 23

24. B ALTIMORE C ITY P UBLIC S CHOOLS See how you did on each skill. The same skills are tested on the SAT. Your Skills You can try hundreds of practice questions, organized by skill, online in My College QuickStart (www.collegeboard.org/quickstart).www.collegeboard.org/quickstart www.collegeboard.com 24

25. B ALTIMORE C ITY P UBLIC S CHOOLS Your Answers You will get your test book back with your PSAT/NMSQT results, so that you can review the questions. You can also review each test question in My College QuickStart. www.collegeboard.com 25

26. B ALTIMORE C ITY P UBLIC S CHOOLS Your Answers: Student-Produced Responses Some of the math problems required you to grid in answers instead of selecting an option. For these questions, you will see the correct answer(s) written out. www.collegeboard.com 26

27. B ALTIMORE C ITY P UBLIC S CHOOLS Do Now Introduction to Session and ObjectivesIce-Breaker: Believe it or Not!Why your scores matterDistribution/ review of scores and resultsNext Steps: Improving your scoreWrap-up & Exit ticket Agenda www.collegeboard.com 27

28. B ALTIMORE C ITY P UBLIC S CHOOLS What’s next? Use the access code on your report to log in to My College QuickStart, a personalized college and career planning kit. There you can: Search for colleges Get a personalized SAT study plan Take a personality test to find majors and careers that fit you See your AP Potential www.collegeboard.org/quickstart Next Steps www.collegeboard.com 28

29. B ALTIMORE C ITY P UBLIC S CHOOLS My College QuickStart www.collegeboard.com 29

30. B ALTIMORE C ITY P UBLIC S CHOOLS More Next Steps Log on to Naviance for additional information about tracking your College and Career Readiness, exploring colleges, and more! Review test-taking strategies from previous lesson. Work with your teachers to improve your skills. Talk with your parent or guardian about your scores and your college and career goals. www.collegeboar d.com 30

31. B ALTIMORE C ITY P UBLIC S CHOOLS Do Now Introduction to Session and ObjectivesIce-Breaker: Believe it or Not!Why your scores matterDistribution/ review of scores and resultsNext Steps: Improving your scoreWrap-up & Exit ticket Agenda www.collegeboard.com 31

32. B ALTIMORE C ITY P UBLIC S CHOOLS Wrap-up www.collegeboar d.com Any Questions? 32