What Does My Childs Test Score Mean Lake

What Does My Child’s Test Score Mean ? Lake Orion High School

Purpose of Our Time Together • Gain understanding of the State of Michigan required assessment structure. • Learn how to read and understand the Student Score Report. • Empower parents/guardians with tools and resources to support student’s assessment preparation.

Vocabulary • The College Board - The organization that prepares and administers standardized tests that are used in college admission. • SAT- ”Scholastic Assessment Test, ” which measures academic skills. Required in Michigan as the state assessment in grade 11. • PSAT – ”Pre-SAT, ” which is taken in Michigan in grades 8, 9 and 10 fall and spring. • PSAT/NMSQT - ”Pre-SAT, ” which is taken in grade 11 and used for National Merit recognition. • KHAN Academy – Personalized, official online SAT prep.

Michigan Assessment Requirements Grade 8 M-STEP* (Spring) Grade 9 PSAT 8/9 (Spring) Grade 10 PSAT 10 (Spring) Grade 11 SAT and M-STEP Science & Social Studies (Spring) * Beginning in 2018 -2019 Michigan will replace the M-STEP with PSAT 8/9 as the grade 8 assessment in ELA and Math.

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So, what do we do with these scores?

Practice Options – Daily App Download the Daily Practice App and get one question each day. Available in the App Store, Google Play or via the web! collegereadiness. collegeboard. org/sat/practice/daily-practice-app

Practice Options – Full Length Tests 8 tests available, which can be scored immediately using the daily app. collegereadiness. collegeboard. org/sat/practice/full-length-practice-tests

Practice Options – KHAN Academy Click “Practice” to master specific skills. Your child’s prior grade tests will be displayed here. khanacademy. org/mission/sat/overview

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So, why are scores important for college?

College Search – Big Future • Big Future by College Board – part of student portal • Search and filter colleges based on distance, SAT scores, housing, etc.

College Information – Requirements Worksheet

College Search – Next Steps Research College Options *Admission Requirements *Majors and Program *Location and Surrounding Community *Cost/Financial Aid *Size of Campus/Campus Environment *Internships and Study Abroad *Support Services

College Search – Next Steps • For current Juniors: FAFSA Night September 2019 • For current Sophomores: SAT Prep class • Practice with Khan Academy