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Review of PSAT/NMSQT Scores with Students

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Do it Now!

Complete Pre-test.


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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.


Expectations

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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.collegebo

ard.com

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•Do Now

•Introduction to Session and Objectives

•Ice-Breaker: Believe it or Not!

•Why your scores matter

•Distribution/ review of scores and results

•Next Steps: Improving your score

•Wrap-up & Exit ticket

Agenda

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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. 1908B. 1878C. 1838


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The picture of the first person ever to appear in a photograph was taken in:

C. 1838


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The person with the longest hair ever recorded had hair that was how long?

A. 8 ft 5 inB. 18 ft 5 inC. 28 ft 5 in


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Believe it or Not!

The person with the longest hair ever recorded had hair that was how long?

B. 18 ft 5 in


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What is the diameter of the largest bubble gum bubble ever recorded?

A. 20 inB. 15 inC. 10 in


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What is the diameter of the largest bubble gum bubble ever recorded?

A. 20 in


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Believe it or Not!


The tallest living teenager is how tall?

A. 7 ft 4 inB. 7 ft 10 inC. 8 ft 4 in


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Believe it or Not!

The tallest living teenager is how tall?

A. 7 ft 4 in


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Believe it or Not!

Do numbers give you the whole story?

What questions do you still have about these record breakers?


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Remember…

Your scores are important, but they are just one piece of the puzzle. Many other factors determine your abilities, intelligence and potential!


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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.


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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

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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).

Score Range


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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.


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Score Report Distribution

Complete the Score Snapshot


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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).

Score Range*


* A D D A Z E R O T O E A C H N U M B E R I N Y O U R S C O R E R A N G E T O F I N D Y O U R P R O J E C T E D S AT S C O R E R A N G E .

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Think, Pair & Share

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Your SkillsShows 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.


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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).



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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.


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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.


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•Do Now







Agenda

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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

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Next Steps



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My College QuickStart


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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.


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•Do Now







Agenda

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Wrap-up

Please Complete Exit Ticket.


Any Questions?

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