East Leyden SAT Info Presentation For students and parents Why do - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

East Leyden SAT Info Presentation For students and parents

Why do I need to take the SAT? ● Illinois state requirement for all grade 11 students ● College entrance exam accepted by colleges/universities ● Assessment of skills you have developed in high school SAT TEST DATE: TUESDAY, APRIL 10

Do I need to go to college? ● 65% jobs will require postsecondary education by 2020 STEM, Healthcare Professions, ● Healthcare Support, and Community Services will require high levels of post-secondary education Employers seek cognitive skills over ● physical skills ● Fewer jobs available for HS grads Center on Education and the Workforce, 2018

What skills do I need?

What skills does the SAT emphasize?

PSAT/SAT Benchmark Scores

Student Report

PSAT Student Report Details

What can you expect on the SAT? ● No penalty for guessing ● Everyday words that you’ll come across in college classes ● Essential math necessary for no matter what major or career you choose

What can you expect on the SAT? ● Reading Test ● Math Test ○ Command of Evidence ○ Fluency ○ Words in Context ○ Conceptual Understanding ○ Analysis in History/Social Studies and ○ Applications Science ○ Calculator and No-Calculator Sections ● Writing and Language Test ● SAT Essay ○ Command of Evidence ○ Read a passage ○ Words in Context ○ Explain how author builds an ○ Analysis in History/Social Studies and argument to persuade an audience Science ○ Support explanation with evidence ○ Expression of Ideas from the passage ○ Standard English Conventions

SAT Scores and Subscores

41 Math Skills ● Operations with rational expressions Isolating quantities ● ● Polynomial factors and graphs Solving quadratic equations ● ● Linear function word problems ● Quadratic and exponential word problems ● Linear inequality word problems Function notation ● ● Interpreting linear functions ● Structure in expressions ● Linear equation word problems Radicals and rational exponents ● ● Graphing linear equations ● Manipulating quadratic and exponential ● Solving linear equations and linear inequalities expressions ● Solving systems of linear equations ● Interpreting nonlinear expressions ● Systems of linear equations word problems Linear and quadratic systems ● ● Systems of linear inequalities word problems ● Nonlinear equation graphs ● Table data Radical and rational equations ● ● Center, spread, and shape of distributions ● Operations with polynomials ● Data collection and conclusions Complex numbers ● ● Ratios, rates, and proportions ● Circle theorems ● Linear and exponential growth Congruence and similarity ● ● Units ● Volume word problems ● Scatterplots Right triangle trigonometry ● ● Percents ● Circle equations ● Key features of graphs Right triangle word problems ● ● Data inferences ● Angles, arc lengths, and trig functions

28 Reading and Writing Skills ● Reading: Science ● Grammar: Conventional expression ● Writing: Argument ● Grammar: Noun agreement ● Writing: Informative ● Grammar: Logical comparison ● Reading: Social Studies ● Grammar: Subordination and coordination ● Reading: History ● Grammar: Frequently confused words ● Writing: Narrative ● Grammar: Pronoun clarity ● Reading: Literature ● Grammar: Subject-verb agreement ● Effective language use: Style and tone ● Grammar: Shifts in verb, tense, and mood ● Effective language use: Precision and concision ● Grammar: Sentence boundaries ● Grammar: Within-sentence punctuation ● Grammar: Parallel structure ● Effective language use: Syntax ● Grammar: Nonrestrictive and parenthetical ● Grammar: End-of-sentence punctuation elements ● Grammar: Pronoun agreement ● Grammar: Possessive determiners ● Grammar: Possessive pronouns ● Grammar: Items in a series ● Grammar: Modifier placement

Official SAT Practice on Khan Academy Personalized plan tailored to your strengths and weaknesses ● 1000s of practice questions, hints, and step-by-step video ● lessons 8 official full-length practice tests ● Receive instant feedback & recommendations ● Set a personalized practice schedule ● Review expert tips and strategies for the test ● Practice on your cell phones ●

Parents can track child’s progress too! ● Parents can sign up for Khan Academy and use coach tools in the same way as teachers. ● To view your children’s progress, visit your Coach Dashboard ● Create a class and add your child(ren) ● Follow along with the practice and access related helpful content in the same way a teacher can ● Overview of using Official SAT Practice for parents

SAT Practice Kickoff Week - Jan 22-26 ● Link your College Board and Khan Academy accounts ● Practice skills where you need the most work ● Earn prizes and incentives as you work toward 20+ hours of practice ● College Board will award districts with the highest % of linked accounts!

How to join East Leyden’s free SAT practice ● Sign up/log in at khanacademy.org ● Visit the “Coaches” tab in your profile ● In the “Add a coach” field, enter the class code: 9HJ7PBRR ● You’re set! Now click Home to start learning!

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Resources Accessing your PSAT/NMSQT Score Report ● ● Linking Your College Board and Khan Academy Accounts ● Students talking about the importance of SAT practice

Get Help Improving Your Score - SAT Prep - 8 Total Weeks - 6 Weeks of Instruction by Leyden Instructors - 3 Full Practice Tests The class is $50, but if you complete your Khan Practice you will receive a $25 refund. Registration Ends This Friday January 26th