9th and 10th Grade PSATParent Meeting

January 11, 2018

PHS Auditorium

6:00-7:00 p.m.1

Please sit near the front so youcan see this screen and hear

the presentations.

Each family should pick up ONE copy of:•Student score page (PSAT booklet will be

distributed through English classes)•AP Potential letter

• Information Packet

• 9th and 10th Grade PSAT tutoring information

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Counselors

9th Grade

Lisa Wright A-Lop

Frank Macias Loq-Z

10th Grade

Tracy Underwood A-Lop

Tameka Smith Loq-Z

11th Grade

Lisa Essenmacher A – Lop

Monique Carson Loq-Z

A Caveat…

• We have spent considerable time and effort collecting the information in this packet. We will not be able to cover all of it during this meeting.

• PLEASE plan to take time to look through the material.

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Who takes the PSAT?

• Across the nation, test-takers are college bound juniors and sophomores

• FWISD pays for ALL juniors and sophomores to take the test

• Paschal pays for ALL freshmen to take the test as well

• So, for comparison purposes, we are showing the averages of Paschal’s college-bound students as we compare their scores to the national averages

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Parents and Students

• Students are expected to bring the PSAT test booklet and the individual score page to English and math classes when the teachers ask them to do so!!

• Students will receive booklets in English class.

• Paschal teachers will help with PSAT test corrections.

• DO NOT LOSE THESE!!

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Let’s look at the results!

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Access codeLog in to:

PLEASE HAVE OUT….

• Full page report of individual student’s answers

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Scoring Format for the PSAT

• All students will receive three two-digit scores for their PSAT Reading, Writing, and Math

• The range is from 8 to 38

• The Selection Index is then computed by adding the three scores together and doubling the sum

• Example: R – 18, W – 20, M – 24

• 18 +20 + 24 = 62 x 2 = 124

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Your Selection

Index scoreNational Merit

Scholarship

Information

Skills you scored

well on

Skills you need

to work on

Three Selection

Index scores

Scoring Format for the PSAT Part 2

• College Board also provides a score result to be used as a comparison to the SAT, which is the college entry exam

• This format has two scores, 3 digit numbers, one Verbal and one math

• Each section is worth 760

• 1520 is the highest score

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Example for the Verbal:

Add the two scores and multiply by 10

18 + 20 = 38 x 10 = 380

Example for Math:

Double the score and multiply by 10

24 +24 = 48 x 10 = 480

College

ReadinessCollege

Readiness

Breakdown of Test Sections

• Math: 2 tests (calculator and non calculator)

• Reading: 1 test

• Writing: 1 test

• Score ranges from 8-38. A score of 38 is a perfect score per section.

• A score of 23-24 per section is considered a junior “average” score.

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Review Your Answers

• Question number

• Correct Answer

• Your Answer

• Level of Difficulty

Use your test booklet with your score report so you can review the test questions.

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Difficulty

level

Correct answer

Subscores

College Board’s PSAT Website Provides Helpful Information

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How does your PSAT score afffect scheduling?

• AP Potential is used to help with scheduling.

• Appropriate placement into classes based on your scores

• Course selection sheets will be given to students during a class meeting with the counselors

• Attend the Scheduling Expo on January 31st

from 5 to 7 in the old cafeteria

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Comparison PHS 9th Grade vs. 10th

Grade National, PSAT Oct. 2017

Verbalreading + writing

Math SelectionIndex

Paschal 9th

Honors (556) 44.7 44.2 133.1

National 10th

Graders46 46 140

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Comparison- 10th PHS VS NationalPSAT, Oct. 2017

VerbalReading + writing

Math Selection Index

Paschal 10th

Honors (448) 51.5 50.6 152.9

National 10th

grade 46 46 140

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Comparison- 11th PHS VS NationalPSAT October 2017

VerbalReading + writing

Math Selection Index

Paschal

Honors (368) 57.6 58.7 162.4

National 11th

grade 50 50 150

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9th Grade Impressive Sub Scores

Score Level VerbalReading + writing

Math

70-76 3 2

60-69 49 21

52-59 99 86

48-51 61 62

Total 212 171

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10th Graders Impressive Sub Scores

Score Level VerbalReading + writing

Math

70-76 22 20

60-69 87 59

54-59 76 90

Total 185 169

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9th Grade PSAT/NMSQT ScoresFall, 2017

• Selection Index Number of Students

• 200 and above 7

• 190-199 13

• 180-189 17

• 170-179 32

• 160-169 46

• 150-159 46

• 146-149 50 (211 to here)

This is the approximate number of freshmen scoring at or above the national junior average. 23

10th Grade PSAT/NMSQT ScoresFall, 2016

Selection Index Number of students

200 and above 34

190-199 24

180-189 41

170-179 31

160-169 58

150-159 47

146-149 61 (296 to here)

127= National Sophomore Approximate Average

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Examples of Improvements in Scores!

Year9th

NMSQT

10th

NMSQT

11th

NMSQT

PSAT Gain

9th to 11th

2018 142 174 199 57

2018 143 173 196 53

2018 180 206 219 39

2018 165 185 207 42

2018 144 174 195 51

2018 142 169 192 50

2018 160 164 207 47

2018 157 184 203 4625

9th and 10th grade studentsA.M./Lunch/P.M. PSAT Prep Classes• Offered either before or after school or at lunch

• The classes will run February 13 – March 9.

• You are encouraged to attend a math, reading and writing each week.

• IMPORTANT: Once you attend, the expectation is that you attend all four weeks.

• You will sign up by attending the first day of a session. From that day on, that will be your day.

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Paschal Summer Course• We offer three sessions:

– June 11 -21

– July 9 – July 19

– July 23– August 2

– 8:30 to 12:30

– Four classes each day: writing, reading, math w/ calculator and math w/out a calculator

– 4 year rotation of curriculum taught by exceptional teachers!!

– Proven success!!!

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AP and Pre-AP Classes

• Try and push yourself to take as many AP or Pre-AP classes as possible

• There is a direct correlation between AP and Pre-AP classes and higher SAT/ACT/PSAT scores

• Students are better prepared for college

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Speaking of Advanced Placement• The expectation from FWISD is all students

taking an AP class will take the exam

• FWISD will pay for all exams

• Benefits of taking the AP exam?

– Experience

– International Assessment

– AP Scholar potential

– College credit

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Khan Academy

• www.khanacademy.org

• You can upload your answers to Khan and it will give you an item analysis on where your strength and weaknesses are!

• Great test prep tool but you don’t want to only use Khan!!!

• Students still need some direct teaching with qualified teachers!

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Good Scores on the PSAT Pay Off

• Example: The University of Oklahoma offers National Merit Finalists (who name OU as their college choice) approximately $120,000.

• Other schools have similar merit scholarship offers.

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Examples of other ways scores pay off!

• Superintendent Scholars

• Letter Sweatshirt Recipients

• Distinguished Level of Achievement Graduates

• Advanced Placement Scholars

• PSAE

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Maintaining the Culture

• Paschal has tradition of academic excellence.

• Please help maintain that culture by availing yourselves of every opportunity presented tonight.

• If you have questions or suggestions, please do not hesitate to call the academic office at 817-814-5041

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Advanced Academics and Social Media!

• Twitter: @paschaladvadac

– Or you can search for Paschal Advanced Academics

• Remind:

– Text to this number: 81010

– Text this message: @k9227hd

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AP Capstone

Emphasizes Critical SkillsComplements the in-depth subject-matter study in AP

Considering multiple perspectives

Careful evaluation of information

Writing evidence-based arguments

Identifying and solving problems

Oral communication and defending an argument

Collaboration and teamwork

is an innovative program that allows students to engage in rigorous college-level study of the critical skills necessary for

success in college. The Program of study includes a two-course sequence:

AP Seminar and AP Research

Investigate real-world topics from multiple perspectives

Verify credibility and reliability of information

Carefully analyze information, write evidence-based arguments and effectively communicate them

Work independently and with a team to research a topic, develop a written report and deliver a presentation

AP Seminar

Students learn how to:

1. Team Project & Presentation

• 20%

2. Individual Essay & Presentation

• 35%

3. Written Exam

• 45%

Exam score based on:

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Design, plan, and conduct a year-long mentored, research-based investigation

Apply research methods and practices to address a real-world topic selected by the student

Write a college-level research paper, present and orally defend the findings and research methodology

AP Research

Students learn how to:

1. Academic Thesis Paper (~5,000 words)

• 75%

2. Public Presentation and Oral Defense

• 25%

Exam score based on:

AP Seminar is a prerequisite to AP Research.

AP Capstone Program Model

Students who earn scores of 3 or higher on the AP Seminar and AP Research Exams and on four additional AP Exams of their choosing will receive the AP Capstone Diploma™.

Students who earn scores of 3 or higher on the AP Seminar and AP Research Exams only will receive the AP Seminar and Research Certificate™

AP Capstone

Diploma™

AP Research &

Seminar

Certificate™

A two-course sequence that provides students with the critical thinking and research skills needed to succeed in college and stand-out in the admission process

• Distinction – Stand out in the college admission process and have the opportunity to earn valuable college credit or placement

• Critical Skills – Students acquire rigorous college-level analysis, writing, and research skills that are increasingly valued by colleges

• Choice – Students choose their own research topic and study issues and topics of interest and importance to them

AP Capstone: The Benefits

SCHEDULING EXPO!• When: January 31

• Time: 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.

• Where: PHS ‘old’ cafeteria

• Who: Current 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students and their parents.

Scheduling season for the 2018-2019 school year is upon us. The PHS Scheduling Expo is an ‘Open House’ type event that follows the style of a college fair. Every PHS department will have representatives available at tables to answer questions about their classes. Students and parents will be able to walk freely from table to table and ask

questions they have regarding PHS courses. This is your chance to

come get any and all questions answered.