Understanding the Redesigned SAT®
Date and time
Location
Rhode Island Association of School Principals (RIASP)
Rhode Island College Campus 600 Mt. Pleasant Avenue, Bldg. #6 Providence, RI 02908Description
The College Board is hosting a free workshop on Wednesday, March 30th from 8:00am to 10:00am for Rhode Island Administrators. This session will support districts and high schools in understanding the substantive changes to the newly redesigned SAT Suite of Assessments. We will review how the SAT and PSAT/NMSQT® are closely linked to rigorous college readiness instruction and how these changes, in conjunction with the College Board Readiness and Success System, promote equity in ways that afford all students valuable opportunities after high school.
Agenda:
- Reasons for the SAT Redesign
- The College Board Readiness & Success System
- Test Overview
- Test Features
- Analyzing Scores
- Benchmarks
- Online Score Reporting
- Practice
- Resources
Date:
Wednesday, March 30th, 2016
Time:
7:30am-8:00am – Check-in and Continental Breakfast
8:00am to 10:00am – Understanding the Redesigned SAT Session
Organized by
The College Board is a mission-driven not-for-profit organization that connects students to college success and opportunity. Founded in 1900, the College Board was created to expand access to higher education. Today, the membership association is made up of over 6,000 of the world’s leading educational institutions and is dedicated to promoting excellence and equity in education. Each year, the College Board helps more than seven million students prepare for a successful transition to college through programs and services in college readiness and college success — including the SAT® and the Advanced Placement Program®. The organization also serves the education community through research and advocacy on behalf of students, educators and schools. For further information, visit www.collegeboard.org.