PDF Prepare for the 2016-17 PSAT 8/9 - Fort Bend ISD

[Pages:30]Prepare for the 2016-17

PSATTM 8 / 9

What Is the PSATTM 8/9?

Some Key Facts

? The P S AT TM 8/9 is designed for and

? The P SAT 8/9 is a test that will help educators and students figure

out

so that they are ready

for college when they graduate from high school

? S cores for the S AT ? Suite of Assessments (S AT, P S AT/NMSQT ?,

P S AT TM 10, and P S AT TM 8/9) are reported on a common vertical scale, allowing educators and students to

? 2 hours and 25 minutes*

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or blank responses also known

as "rights-only scoring"

*an additional variable section of 20 minutes may be included

Benefits of the PSATTM 8/9:

The P S AT TM 8/9 establishes a baseline measurement of college and career readiness

The P S AT TM 8/9 tests the same skills and knowledge as the S AT ?, P S AT/NMSQT ?, and P S AT TM 10 -- in a way that makes sense for each grade level

Personalized practice on Khan Academy gives students the opportunity to upload their test results to receive targeted learning plans that students can use to learn more about and practice the skills they need to improve

The score reports will give students comprehensive, personalized feedback on test performance, allowing students to see which questions were answered incorrectly and which academic skills should work to improve on

Majors and career exploration with College Board and Roadtrip Nation

2016-17 PSAT 8/9 Test Dates

8th and 9th grade students in FBISD

will take the PSAT 8/9 Wednesday, October 19th, 2016

Skills Tested on the PSATTM 8/9

Reading Test Writing and Language Test Math Test

? Each test assesses the academic skills that students

developed over the years, primarily through course work.

? These skills are considered essential for success in

high school and college and career.

Reading Test

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55 minutes

quick f a c t s

> All questions are multiple choice and based on passages. > Some passages are paired with other passages or informational

graphics such as charts, graphs, and tables.

> No mathematical computation is required. > Prior topic-specific knowledge is never tested.

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