The Redesigned SAT:
Getting Ready for Spring 2016
Presentation Slides & Handouts
1) Relevant Words in Context
- Students will be asked to interpret the meaning of words based on the context of the passage in which they appear.
- Selected words will be those that students will use throughout their lives — in high school, college, and beyond.
Resources
College Board Information and Sample Questions
Vocabulary for the Common Core Tier 2 Words
2) Command of Evidence
- Students will be asked to demonstrate their ability to interpret, synthesize, and use evidence found in a wide range of sources, including informational graphics (i.e., tables, charts, and graphs), as well as multi-paragraph passages from literature, the content areas and the world of work.
- Reading Test: Students will determine what text best supports answers to previous questions; as well as integrate information from words and graphics to find the best answer.
- Writing and Language Test Students will analyze sequences of sentences or paragraphs to make sure they are logical. They will also interpret graphics and edit a portion of the accompanying passage so that it articulates the information in the graphics.
- The SAT Essay Students will analyze a source text to determine how the author builds an argument to persuade an audience through the use of evidence, reasoning, and/or stylistic and persuasive devices. They will be asked to write an effective analysis supported by critical reasoning and evidence drawn from the source.
Resources
3) Essay Analyzing a Source
- Students will read a passage and explain how the author builds an argument to persuade an audience.
- Students may analyze aspects of the passage such as the author’s use of evidence, reasoning, and stylistic and persuasive elements.
- The essay prompt will be shared in advance and remain consistent. Only the source material (passage) will change.
- This is a required component of the SAT for the Michigan Juniors who’ll take the test in spring of 2016.
Resources
College Board Information and Sample Question
Scored Student Essay Samples (Set 1)
Scored Student Essay Samples (Set 2)
On-Demand SAT Unit from St. Clair RESA
4) Math that Matters Most
- Problem Solving and Data Analysis: Quantitative literacy; using ratios, percentages, & proportional reasoning to solve problems in science, social science, and career contexts.
- Heart of Algebra: Mastery of linear equations & systems
- Passport to Advanced Math: Focuses on more complex equations and the manipulation they require.
- Other math topics: i.e., geometric and trigonometric skills
Resources
5) Problems Grounded in Real-World Contexts
- The Evidence-Based Reading and Writing section will include questions on literature and literary nonfiction, but will also feature charts, graphs, and passages
- Students will be asked to edit and revise to improve texts from the humanities, history, social science, and career contexts-they will not simply correct errors.
- The Math section will feature multi-step applications for students to to solve scenario-based problems in science, social science, career scenarios, and other real-life contexts.
6) Analysis in Science and in History/Social Studies
- Students will be asked to apply their reading, writing, language, and math knowledge and skills to answer questions in science, history, and social studies contexts.
- Students will encounter challenging texts and informational graphics in the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing section and the Math section.
- Questions will require them to read and comprehend texts, revise texts to be consistent with data presented in graphics, synthesize information presented through texts and graphics, and solve problems grounded in science and social science contexts.
LiveScience has compelling articles
Newspapermap.com includes newspapers from around the globe
7) The Great Global Conversation and U.S. Founding Documents
- The U.S. founding documents, including the Declaration of Independence, the Bill of Rights, and the Federalist Papers
- Authors, speakers, and thinkers from the United States and around the world, including Edmund Burke, Mary Wollstonecraft, Nelson Mandela, and Mohandas Gandhi
You can get access to a number of documents here.
Students can listen to the top 100 American speeches
Documents in the National Archives
8) No Penalty for Wrong Answers
Close Reading Instructional Strategies and Classroom Resources
- Skills Matrix: Best Practices for the Social Studies Classroom (and others, too!)
- Melissa Wing's Weebly for ELA: www.melissawingELA.weebly.com
- Kelly Gallagher's Article of the Week
- www.ReadWorks.org
- Tween Tribune
Other Resources
Official Educator Guide to the PSAT/NMSQT and PSAT-Related Assessments
Khan Academy Help Desk for Teachers/Coaches
Information for K-12 Educators (including PD modules)
https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/educators/k-12\
Michigan SAT Website
https://www.collegeboard.org/michigan
MAISA / GELN
http://www.gomaisa.org/general-education-leadership-network
Students with Disabilities Information on eligibility, choosing accommodations, and the approval process
Practice Test Resources
Answer Keys for SAT Practice Tests
SAT Practice (KHAN Academy)
https://www.khanacademy.org/test-prep/new-sat
https://khanacademy.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/categories/200175820-For-Teachers
Practice/sample PSAT Items :
https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt-psat-10/practice
Informative/Interesting Information from applerouth.com
https://www.applerouth.com/blog/2014/03/12/the-great-sat-makeover/
https://www.applerouth.com/blog/2015/03/16/the-common-core-coup-how-the-new-sat-may-force-the-common-core-standards-upon-american-education/
https://www.applerouth.com/blog/2014/04/23/deconstructing-the-new-sat/
https://www.applerouth.com/blog/2015/06/04/the-new-sat-arrives-a-look-under-the-hood-of-college-boards-new-creation/
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