SAT
ISAT 1 & PSAT/NMSQT
SAT
I
The SAT Program, sponsored by the College Board, supports educational excellence for all students through continuous collaboration with more than 3,000 member schools, universities, colleges and education systems.
Purpose
Used for college entrance, SAT I scores allow students to compare their academic preparation and aptitude with over two million other students who take the SAT I yearly. Although grades, class rank and other accomplishments are the best signs of how well students will do in college, the SAT I shows student knowledge and ability independent of grades.
Assessments
The SAT I measures only verbal and mathematical reasoning abilities that continually improve through work done alone and in school. The SAT I does not measure drive, creativity or other special talents that can also help a student in college.
Verbal questions test:
Mathematics questions test:
Tests
Each test book contains seven sections that are individually-timed and may appear in any order. A total of three hours is allowed for the entire test.
The test contains two 30-minute and one 15-minute verbal sections; two 30-minute and one 15-minute mathematics sections. Some questions require a student produced response. Although calculators may be used on the mathematics sections, they are not required.
There is also a 30-minute equating section of verbal and mathematics questions that does not count toward a student's score. (Some of the questions help ensure that scores on new SAT I test are equivalent to scores on earlier editions. Others are new and may be used in future editions of the SAT I.)
Scores
Students receive one score for verbal questions and one score for mathematics questions. The combined score from the verbal and mathematics sections ranges from 400 to 1600.
PSAT/NMSQT
The main purpose of the PSAT/NMSQT is to enter scholarship competitions, like the National Merit Scholarship competition conducted during the student's junior year of high school. It also allows students to request information from colleges about programs, activities and financial aid available through the Student Search Service.
Assessments
The PSAT/NMSQT is a shortened version of the SAT I. It measures the same verbal and mathematics skills and includes a writing skills section.
Verbal questions test:
Mathematics questions test:
Writing skills measure ability to:
Tests
The PSAT/NMSQT includes five individually-timed sections. Students are told when
to begin and end each section. The PSAT/NMSQT requires a total of two hours and
10 minutes to complete.
The test contains two 25-minute verbal sections, two 25-minute math sections; and one 30 minute writing skills section. Although calculators may be used on the mathematics section, they are not required.
Scores
Students receive one score for verbal questions, one score for mathematics questions and one score for the writing skills. The scores are based on a 20 to 80 point scale, averaging about 50, which offers students details about their test taking skills and insight into their academic preparation. The total score is reported by a selection index (SI) used for scholarship competition.
Classes
Pasadena ISD's high school curriculum is developed to embody necessary skills for performing college admission exams. Classes that focus on test-taking strategies and techniques are conducted on Saturdays throughout the year.
Preparation/Location
The SAT test preparation class are held on two consecutive Saturdays and cost $35. They meet in Building B at the Tegeler Career Center, 4949 Burke Rd., Pasadena, Texas 77504. Students interested in attending should register with their counselor by Wednesday prior to the first class.
The SAT I test preparation class dates are:
The SAT is for students preparing to go to college. Most colleges and universities require the SAT along with the American College Testing (ACT) Program test. The test allows students to compare academic preparation and aptitude with more than two million other students, who take the test yearly.
The PSAT/NMSQT preparation dates are:
Seminar Times:
Day 1: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Day 2: 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.
Test Dates:
The SAT I and PSAT/NMSQT are offered periodically at different locations in the
Pasadena ISD. Information concerning colleges and universities and the test(s)
they accept as well as registration information such as forms, test site(s), and
fees paid to the testing institutions are available in the counselor's office.
The SAT and PSAT/NMSQT tests are offered on the following days:
SAT I test dates (all are on Saturdays):
PSAT/NMSQT test dates:
Students interested in attending the preparation classes should register with their counselor by Wednesday before the class.