Understanding PSATNMSQT Results

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UnderstandingPSAT/NMSQTResults

• The PSAT/NMSQT is cosponsored by the College
  Board and the National Merit Scholarship
  Corporation.

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5 Major Parts of the Score Report for 10th
11th Grade Students
1. Your Scores
4. National Merit Scholarship Programs Information
2. Review Your Answers
5. Your Educational Plans
3. Improve Your Skills
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9th Grade Score Report for Ima B. StudentIn
October, your ninth grade student took a
released version of the PSAT Exam. We believe
that early exposure to college entrance exams and
the types of questioning found on these exams
will better prepare your student as they move
toward taking the PSAT/NMSQT Exam next year.
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3 Sections of the Test
Critical Reading - Blue
Mathematics - Orange
Writing Skills - Green
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Section 1 Your Scores
Your Scores
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Percentiles

• If you are a junior, your scores are compared to
  other juniors.
• If you are a sophomore, or younger, your scores
  are compared to sophomores.

More info at www.collegeboard.com/psatextra
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Percentiles
1 . . . . . . . . . . . 55 . . . . . . . 100
higher than 54 juniors
lower than 45 juniors
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Section 2 Review Your Answers

• Question number
• Correct Answer
• Your Answer
• Level of Difficulty
• 10th 11th grade students will get your test
  book back during your English class, so you can
  review the test questions.

More info at www.collegeboard.com/psatextra
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Review Your AnswersMath

• Also shows the math content area of each
  question
• Alg Algebra Functions
• Data Data Analysis, Statistics Probability
• Geom Geometry Measurement
• Num Number Operations

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Review Your AnswersMath Student-Produced
Response
Only answers gridded in the ovals are scored
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Answer Summary Scoring

• Correct answer plus 1 point
• Omitted answers no points
• Wrong answers to multiple-choice questions
  minus ¼ point. (To discourage students from blind
  or random guessing.)
• Wrong answers to math questions 29-38 (Student
  Produced Responses) No points lost.

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Section 3 Improve Your Skills

• The skills listed are based on your individual
  performance.
• Follow the suggestions noted in how to improve
  and work with your teachers.
• Review skills using questions listed

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Section 4 National Merit Scholarship Corporation
(NMSC) Programs

• Selection Index
• Percentile
• Entry Requirements

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Section 5 Your Educational Plans

• Based on the college major you provided on the
  answer sheet, this section will give you
• Description of what college students learn and do
  with that major.
• Associated skills
• Recommended high school courses

More info at www.collegeboard.com/psatextra
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After You Receive Your PSAT/NMSQT Score Report

• Review your answers by revisiting test questions
  with which you had difficulty.

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After You Receive Your PSAT/NMSQT Score Report
Your Online Access Code

• Create a free collegeboard.com account to access
  MyCollege QuickStart at www.collegeboard.com/psate
  xtra.

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At www.collegeboard.com/psatextra

• Free, personalized resources
• My SAT Study Plan
• My Online Score Report
• My College Matches
• My Major Career Matches

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At www.collegeboard.com/psatextra

• Review your online score report
• Projected SAT scores what your scores may be on
  the SAT
• State percentiles how you did compared to other
  students in your state
• Sort questions by difficulty level and question
  type

Sort Questions
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At www.collegeboard.com/psatextra

• Free explanations for the answers to every test
  question, including why the correct answer is the
  best choice.

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At www.collegeboard.com/psatextra

• Additional practice for the SAT
• Practice SAT questions
• Practice SAT essay
• Student-written sample SAT essays
• Official SAT practice test

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At www.collegeboard.com/psatextra

• A list of colleges in your state that offer the
  major youre interested in.

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At www.collegeboard.com/psatextra

• View profiles of the major you chose as well as
  related majors and careers.
• Connect to MyRoad, an interactive college and
  career planning website. MyRoad comes complete
  with major and career profiles, an online
  magazine, self-discovery tools, a planning
  portfolio, and more.