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PSAT/NMSQT AT AJHS

PSAT/NMSQT 2011 At AJHS!
Test Coordinator:  Amy Welch
AJHS 883-5300
 
PSAT

Results for PSAT 2011 will be here in December! Test booklets will be sent to the student's home school, and results will be mailed to the student's current address.  Scores may be accessed online as well!  Check back in December for more information!

RESULTS ARE PENDING FOR OCTOBER 15, 2011 TESTING DATE!  REVIEW THE FOLLOWING POWER POINT TO HELP YOU UNDERSTAND THE PSAT RESULTS!  Link: Understanding PSAT Results


REGISTRATION INFORMATION FOR PSAT 2011!
Who:  7th and 8th grade level students from ANY junior high school
*The PSAT at AJHS is offered to all junior high level students, from any school and any district!
What:  The PSAT for the cost of $20.00 (make checks payable to AJHS)
When:  Registration starts July 25, 2011.  Testing date is October 15, 2011 at 9:00 am (National Testing Day). Testing time is roughly three hours. 
Where:  Please register with Lora Schumacher, Administrative Assistant, in the front office, at Andersen Junior High School.  Furthermore, the PSAT will be administered at AJHS
Why:  To jump-start your future!
How:  Please send information in care of Lora Schumacher or Amy Welch to Andersen Junior High School or visit our front office
 
Important information needed for registration:
  1. Student's name and date of birth
  2. Name of parent or guardian
  3. Home School and grade
  4. Phone number of parent of guardian
  5. Home address
  6. email address of parent or guardian
You may mail the registration fee and information to Andersen Junior High School at:
1255 N. Dobson Rd.
Chandler, AZ 85224
OR visit the AJHS front office!
 
What to bring on test day!

On test day, students should bring:

  • Two No. 2 pencils
  • An approved calculator
  • Social security number (optional)
  • Email address (optional). Students can opt to receive information about educational opportunities and financial aid via email from colleges, universities, some scholarship programs, College Board programs, and nonprofit organizations whose mission and offerings supplement the path to higher education.

During the test, students may have nothing on their desks but:

  • A test book
  • An answer sheet
  • No. 2 pencils with erasers
  • For math sections only, a calculator

Prohibited items:

  • Watch alarms
  • Handheld electronic devices, including cell phones, MP3 players and pagers (power must be turned off pagers, cell phones, and handheld computers)
  • Any device that can access the Internet
  • Protractors; compasses; rulers
  • Dictionaries or other books (there are no exceptions, even if English is not a student's first language)
  • Pamphlets or papers of any kind
  • Highlighters and colored pens or pencils
  • Listening, recording, copying, or photographic devices (including watches and cell phones that contain cameras)
  • Food and beverages, including bottled water, unless approved for medical reasons
PSAT/NMSQT Overview
The PSAT/NMSQT is more than a test- it's a comprehensive program that helps schools put their students on the right path to college.  The PSAT measures the critical reading, math and writing skills needed to succeed in college and beyond!  So why not test early?  There are so many benefits to testing early- give your student the opportunity to benefit from the PSAT in 2010!
 
BENEFITS
 
The PSAT helps students:
  • Prepare for the SAT®- The PSAT/NMSQT and SAT measure the same skills and have the same format, directions and question types. On average, students who take the PSAT/NMSQT earn higher scores on the SAT than those who do not.
  • Enter Scholarship and Recognition Programs- High school students who take the test (usually in their junior year of high school) may be eligible to enter National Merit Scholarship Corporation’s competitions for recognition and scholarships. High-achieving Hispanic and African American high school juniors may also enter other programs that give special recognition.
  • Plan for College and Careers- Students who take the PSAT/NMSQT receive free access to My College QuickStart™, a personalized online college planning kit, and MyRoad™, a comprehensive major and career exploration tool that includes a personality profiler to help students find programs that fit their interests. Learn more at www.collegeboard.com/quickstart
  • Receive Information from Colleges- Through the Student Search Service® (SSS®), PSAT/NMSQT participants can receive free admissions and financial aid information from colleges, universities and scholarship programs. The materials students receive help them start thinking about and exploring higher education opportunities.
  • Improve Their Skills- The PSAT/NMSQT Score Report Plus gives students comprehensive, personalized feedback on their test performance, allowing them to see which questions they answered incorrectly and which academic skills they should work to improve.
 
*The College Board stresses LONG TERM preparation and early feedback to continue preparation!  Students taking the PSAT at the Junior High School level will have important feedback EARLY, which will assist students and parents in long term planning and preparation!  Furthermore, the PSAT helps students explore early college and career planning, as well as experience the PSAT format and testing conditions.
 
Content of PSAT Test

Two 25-minute critical reading sections contain a total of 48 questions:

• 13 sentence completions

• 35 passage-based reading questions

Two 25-minute mathematics sections contain a total of 38 questions:

• 28 multiple choice

• 10 student-produced responses, or grid-ins

One 30-minute writing skills section contains 39 questions:

• 20 improving sentences

• 14 identifying sentence errors

• Five improving paragraphs

psat Student Preparation
Along with coordinating and proctoring the PSAT/NMSQT in October, I am now offering a PSAT student preparation club open to all 7th and 8th grade students at AJHS who are interested in goal setting and academic preparation for the test!
 
PSAT CLUB at AJHS
Who:  ANY college-bound student interested in goal setting and preparing for the PSAT
What:  The PSAT CLUB
When:  TBA
Where:  Room 31, Mrs. Welch's room
Why:   Why? Why not! Preparation for the PSAT and long-term goal setting
How:  With the help of Mrs. Welch!  Register to take the PSAT today!
 
Suggestions for Long-Term Preparation:
  • Taking the most challenging courses students can handle
  • Reading widely
  • Writing frequently
  • Studying hard
  • Getting involved in problem-solving activities through clubs, sports, hobbies, part-time jobs, etc.

This is the same preparation necessary for the SAT®—and for success in college-level course work.

Read on for information on short-term preparation for the PSAT/NMSQT:

  • Test by Section: Take a closer look at the critical reading, mathematics, and writing skills sections of the tests.
  • Approaches & Strategies: Tips on familiarizing your students with the PSAT/NMSQT before test day.
  • Resources & Tools: Downloads to help you prepare your students and their families for the PSAT/NMSQT.
More...
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  Product PhotoVisit this link to find free resources that include: Sample Practice Questions, Sample Practice Test, OR an Official SAT Study Guide for purchase!
 
 
 
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