High school students enter the national merit scholarship program by taking the preliminary satnational merit scholarship qualifying test psatnmsqt. Detailed procedures to follow before, during, and after the psatnmsqt administration. All students in grades 911 will be taking the psat on wednesday, october 14, 2015, beginning at 7. Additional sample questions are also listed below by subject. This manual is your guide for supervising the administration of the psat. Updated test policies based on feedback from educators and students, weve made the following improvements to psatnmsqt and psat 10 policies for 201920. Psatnmsqt and psat 10 for k12 educators sat suite of. Outreach will begin with students from the class of 2015 who have taken the psatnmsqt during high school and opted in to receive materials from scholarship providers. Schools that offer the sat, psatnmsqt, psat 10, or ap have one. Psss supervisors manual 1 copy per 25 test books ordered supervisors report answer sheets psss results score reports 2 copies per student roster of student scores and plans. Missiondriven organization representing over 6,000 of the worlds leading colleges, schools, and other educational organizations. To offer the psat 89, your school needs an active sixdigit college board school code. Check back later for the psat 10 supervisors manual. This bestselling test prep manual introduces high school students to the newly redesigned psatnmsqt test and prepares them to get the best score possible.
Just to confuse us, both these tests are actually the same test, but because the test is used for two distinct purposes, the folks at the college board decided it needed two distinct names. Psatnmsqt coordinator manual sat suite of assessments. Admitted class evaluation service aces this service is intended for use by colleges and universities. Suggestions and comments about this manual and the administration of the psatnmsqt are welcome.
The sat suite of assessments includes the sat, the psatnmsqt, the psat 10, and the psat 89 ap about ap exams, fees and fee reductions, coordinating the exams, and ap scores clep benefits of clep, how students register and prepare, administration resources, and becoming a test center sat subject tests. The preliminary satnational merit scholarship qualifying test psatnmsqt is a standardized test administered by the college board and cosponsored by the national merit scholarship corporation nmsc in the united states. The psatnmsqt is the nations largest and most representative precollege assessment. You may also fill the role of coordinator in charge of ordering materials. Using such data, schools, districts, and states can support access to ap for all.
Psat nmsqt coordinator manual this manual provides detailed procedures to follow before, during, and after the psat nmsqt administration. Both the psatnmsqt and psat 10 serve as a checkin on student progress to help pinpoint areas for development. About the psat 10 on the assessment, students will encounter. Supervisor manual v psat nmsqt administration notes for 2017 read this first administration notes for 2017 1. The acronyms psat and nmsqt stand for preliminary scholastic aptitude test and national merit scholarship qualifying test respectively. Psat 89 test shipment memo psat 89 supervisors report form srf. Suite of assessments, the psat 10 is designed to measure the skills and knowledge that current research shows are essential for college and career readiness and success.
Psatnmsqt and psat 10 resource library sat suite of. The link above is the supervisors manual psatnmsqt from collegeboard, detailing the exact standards on testing room procedures. For more information, see s guide to the psatnmsqt. The psat will measure skills and knowledge essential for college readiness and success. The total score shown in the report relects the combination addition of the evidencebased reading and writing section score 160760 with the math section score 160760. To score your test, use these instructions and the conversion tables and answer key at the end of this document. For general information on the national merit scholarship, go to their website. Prepare for the psatnmsqt centennial school district. Receive feedback on skill strengths and weaknesses and individualized assistance via khan academy including customized practice. What you learn in high school what you need to succeed in college the best way to prepare for the. The psatnmsqt and psat 10 measure the knowledge and skills youve developed in reading, writing and language, and math. The psatnmsqt and the psat 10 cover the same content areas. A clear and strong focus on the knowledge and skills that are most important for college and career readiness and success. A message for supervisors this manual is for use in supervising the administration of the psat nmsqt at your school.
For detailed instructions on administering the psatnmsqt and psat 10 with accommodations, see the k12 educators page. While mathnasium does not offer formal psat instruction, we do provide sat instruction and could incorporate similar materials in your childs personalized learning plan. The psat uses similar questions found on the sat reasoning test. More information can be found here sophomores and juniors will take the psatnmsqt test. Download resources for k12 educators, including a counselor guide, teacher implementation guides, and professional development modules. A clear and strong focus on the skills and knowledge that are the most important for college and career readiness and success. Psat testing will take place on october 14th, 2015 at pelham high school freshman will take the psat 89 test. This manual includes scripts and instructions for administering the psat 89 with accommodations. The psat has recently implemented a new scoring system. Total and perstudent state and local funding and public enrollment over time. Spacing between desks is now reduced on test day, the minimum. Its typically given to 11th graders and 10th graders in school on a school day.
In homeroom the day before, you will get a pass that will tell you your testing location. Strategies and practice for the psatnmsqt barrons test. Most entrants will complete high school and enroll in college in 2017. The psatnmsqt will be given at fchs on wednesday, october 14, 2015.
Strategies and practice for the psatnmsqt barrons test prep second edition. If you cant be at central on october 14th, check with college board to see if there are any additional dates at. As a teenager, it is hard to tell adults that they are in the wrong. Because your guidance counselor manages your schools testing, it is best to ask him or her for the specific test date. For supervisors covers everything supervisors need to do before, during, and after the test administration. If you received standard supervisor manuals that do not specify that they are for bulk registration, set them aside.
Prepare for the new psatnmsqt loudoun county public. The psat 10 covers the same content areas as the psat nmsqt. Suggestions and comments about this manual and the administration of the psat nmsqt are welcome. This particular document is specific to the psat, but. Note that the college board exam accommodations for which a student is approved may differ from the accommodations approved by the school. The 2015 psatnmsqt is the qualifying test for entry to the 2017 program. It is administered for the college board and nmsc by educational testing service ets. Psat 10 coordinator manual sat suite of assessments. Requirements for participation, steps in the competition, and awards offered are explained in the psat nmsqt student guide and on nmscs website. The 2017 psat nmsqt supervisor manual contains two parts. The psatnmsqt is a preparatory test for the sat and qualifier for the national merit scholarship. Distribution of fulltime undergraduate students by net tuition and fees, 201516 figures 15a, 15b. Program entrants must take the test in the specified year of the high school program see page 6. Psat 89 supervisor manuals for bulk registration at least one for every 25 testtakers.
Find resources to prepare for the psatnmsqt, with study guides, practice tests and other prep materials. If you have a question about the information in this manual or about an unusual. The psatnmsqt is one in a series of assessments that measure the same skills and knowledge at different grade levels. Psat 89 for k12 educators sat suite of assessments. Be prepared to beat the exam, boost your national merit scholarship chances, and get a jump on the new sat with this practice book of allnew drills for the allnew exam. This supervisor manual for bulk registration will be used for all instructions on test day. As of 2015, the score range has been changed, and there will no longer be deductions for incorrect answers. Includes setup, expansion, and troubleshooting information for. Services for students with disabilities ssd all college board programs. We depend on you and your staff to administer the test according to this manual so all students have the same opportunity to do their best.
The psat is a suite of prep tests for the scholastic aptitude test. Take the psat for fun and profit newsletter articles. Although the psatnmsqt has a shared common score scale as the sat, score ranges are not identical. Office home and student 2015 manual owners manual guide. Includes standard and accommodated test day scripts. The psatnmsqt is a standardized assessment closely connected to the sat and cosponsored by the college board and the national merit scholarship corporation. Supervisors manual for the psatnmsqt sat suite of assessments the college board author. The psatnmsqt and psat 10 are highly relevant to your future success because they focus on the skills and knowledge at the heart of education.