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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.
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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
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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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Believe it or Not!
The picture of the first person ever to appear in a photograph was taken in:
C. 1838
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Believe it or Not!
Select the answer you think is most likely true…
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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Believe it or Not!
Select the answer you think is most likely true…
What is the diameter of the largest bubble gum bubble ever recorded?
A. 20 inB. 15 inC. 10 in
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Believe it or Not!
What is the diameter of the largest bubble gum bubble ever recorded?
A. 20 in
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Believe it or Not!
Select the answer you think is most likely true…
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
3 Test Sections
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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*
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* 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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Score Report Distribution
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
•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
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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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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
•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
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